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Old-Lyme is a small arts community, located in New London County in southeastern Connecticut. The population is approximately 7,500 and the town contains several smaller villages, including South Lyme, Black Hall, Laysville and Soundview. The town of Old Lyme has long been a popular summer resort and artists' colony. In the summertime, the population swells as several thousand seasonal residents come to spend the summer at the beach. The town sits on the east bank of the Connecticut River at its confluence with the Long Island Sound. It has about 27 miles of shoreline and is surrounded by forested hills, wetlands and tidal marsh. Old Lyme was once part of the town of Lyme, which is now a neighboring town and both communities were originally part of Saybrook (now the town of Deep River.) Old Lyme has always been known for its independent citizens and their commitment to the arts. Today it's home to the Florence Griswold Museum, the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts and the Lyme Art Association. The Florence Griswold House was home to many prominent American Impressionist painters in the early 1900s. Later, the house was turned into an art museum, which is now the Florence Griswold Museum, or "Flo Gris" as it's called by locals. Other points of interest in Old Lyme include the Old Lyme Cemetery, which contains graves of the original settlers, and the Main Street historic district, where many buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Surrounding areas: Old Saybrook, Connecticut (2.8 mi), Essex, Connecticut (4.0 mi), Westbrook, Connecticut (6.3 mi), East Lyme, Connecticut (6.6 mi), Niantic, Connecticut (7.2 mi), Deep River, Connecticut (7.3 mi), Clinton, Connecticut (10.5 mi)

Old Lyme Vacation Rentals




Old Lyme Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Bee & Thistle Inn100 Lyme StOld Lyme, CT (860) 434-1667
Old Lyme Inn85 Lyme StOld Lyme, CT (860) 434-2600
Old Lyme Motel236 SHR RdOld Lyme, CT (860) 434-5320
Comfort Inn100 Essex RdOld Saybrook, CT1.5 mi.(Inv) ali-dInp
Liberty Inn55 Springbrook RdOld Saybrook, CT1.8 mi.(860) 388-1777
Old Saybrook Motor Hotel7 North Main StOld Saybrook, CT2.7 mi.(860) 388-3463
Days Inn1430 Boston PO RdOld Saybrook, CT2.9 mi.(860) 388-3453
Heritage Motor Inn1472 Boston PO RdOld Saybrook, CT2.9 mi.(860) 388-3743
Saybrook Motor Inn1575 Boston PO RdOld Saybrook, CT2.9 mi.(860) 399-5926
Saybrook Point Inn2 BRG StOld Saybrook, CT2.9 mi.(860) 395-2000
Super 8 Motel43 Spencer PLNS RdOld Saybrook, CT2.9 mi.(860) 399-6273
Knight Inn Old Saybrook1750 Boston Post RdOld Saybrook, CT5.0 mi.(860) 399-7973
Waters Edge Inn & Resort1525 Boston PO RdWestbrook, CT6.4 mi.(860) 399-5901
Westbrook Inn976 Boston PO RdWestbrook, CT6.4 mi.(860) 399-4777
Captain Stannard House138 S Main StWestbrook, CT6.7 mi.(860) 399-4634
Best Western Hilltop Inn239 Flanders RdNiantic, CT6.9 mi.(860) 739-3951
Days Inn265 Flanders RdNiantic, CT7.0 mi.(860) 739-6921
Motel Six269 Flanders RdNiantic, CT7.0 mi.(860) 739-6991
Niantic Inn345 Main StNiantic, CT7.0 mi.(860) 739-5451
Sleep Inn & Suites5 King Arthur DrNiantic, CT7.0 mi.(860) 739-1994
Riverwind Inn209 Main StDeep River, CT7.1 mi.(860) 526-2014
Holiday Motel345 E Main StClinton, CT8.8 mi.(860) 669-2368
Clinton Motel163 East Main StClinton, CT9.8 mi.(860) 669-8850
Village Motel143 E Main StClinton, CT9.9 mi.(860) 669-8403
Inn At Chester318 W Main StChester, CT11.2 mi.(860) 526-1307
Coleman Lodge14 Colman StNew London, CT11.7 mi.(860) 443-1723
Red Roof Inn707 Colman StNew London, CT11.7 mi.(860) 444-0001
Springhill Suites By Marriott401 North Frontage RdWaterford, CT11.7 mi.(888) 287-9400
New London Lodgings380 Bayonet StNew London, CT11.9 mi.(860) 442-0631
Queen Anne Inn265 Williams StNew London, CT12.2 mi.(860) 497-2600
Holiday InnI-95 Frontage RdNew London, CT12.3 mi.(860) 442-0631
Radisson Hotel35 Governor Winthrop BlvdNew London, CT12.4 mi.(860) 443-7000
Blue Dolphin MotelMain RdEast Marion, NY13.0 mi.(631) 477-0907
Thames Harbour Inn193 Thames StGroton, CT13.1 mi.(860) 445-8111
Best Western Olympic Inn360 Rt 12Groton, CT13.3 mi.(860) 445-8000
Econolodge Inn & Suites605 Goldstar HwyGroton, CT13.3 mi.(860) 445-1986
Super 8 Motel173 Rt 12Groton, CT13.3 mi.(860) 448-2818
Benham Motel107 Benham RdGroton, CT13.4 mi.(860) 449-5700
Quality Inn404 Bridge StGroton, CT13.7 mi.(860) 445-8141
Knights Inn425 Bridge StGroton, CT13.8 mi.(860) 445-6550
 
Bed & Breakfast
Deacon Timothy Pratt Bed & Breakfast325 Main StOld Saybrook, CT3.1 mi.(860) 395-1229
Applewood Farms Inn Bed & Breakfast528 Colonel Ledyard HwyLedyard, CT18.8 mi.(860) 536-2022

Old Lyme Weather & Climate

Southeast Connecticut lies within the transition zone of humid subtropical and a humid continental. Although the seasonal extremes are slightly moderated by Long Island Sound, the primary weather pattern flow is offshore, from the colder landmasses to the north and west. A large number of air-mass fronts pass over this region during a year: cold, dry air pouring down from sub arctic North America, warm, moist air streaming up from the Gulf of Mexico, and cool, damp air moving in from the North Atlantic. Thunderstorms occur on an average of 20 to 30 days per year. Aside from infrequent tornadoes and hurricanes, coastal storms or "northeasters" are the most serious weather hazard in Connecticut. They generate very strong winds and heavy rain and produce the greatest snowstorms in the winter.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January - - 5.04 in. 37°F
February - - 3.61 in. 37°F
March - - 4.75 in. 40°F
April - - 4.71 in. 49°F
May - - 4.16 in. 57°F
June - - 4.13 in. 64°F
July - - 3.82 in. 70°F
August - - 4.69 in. 71°F
September - - 4.15 in. 69°F
October - - 4.72 in. 60°F
November - - 4.96 in. 52°F
December - - 4.58 in. 42°F

Old Lyme Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Francis S Gabreski airport (FOK) located about 36 miles southwest of Old Lyme in Westhampton Beach, New York, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located approximately 46 miles northwest of Old Lyme in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, the Quonset State airport (OQU) located roughly 51 miles east of Old Lyme in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and finally the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located around 61 miles northwest of Old Lyme in Westfield, Massachusetts.

Old Lyme Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Ocean Beach ParkNew LondonCT12.3 mi.
Enchanted ForestHope ValleyRI34.0 mi.
Lake CompounceBristolCT40.4 mi.
Quassy Amusement ParkMiddleburyCT43.8 mi.
Boomers Family Fun CenterMedfordNY49.0 mi.
Country Fair Entertainment ParkMedfordNY49.0 mi.
Kid's KingdomMedfordNY49.0 mi.
Sports Plus Entertainment CenterLake GroveNY51.9 mi.
Six Flags New EnglandAgawamMA54.1 mi.
Bayville AmusementsBayvilleNY70.0 mi.
AdventurelandFarmingdaleNY70.7 mi.
Playland ParkRyeNY74.1 mi.
Glen Island ParkNew RochelleNY80.6 mi.
JeepersWest NyackNY86.9 mi.
 
Water Parks
Maple Breeze ParkPawcatuckCT26.1 mi.
Water WizzWesterlyRI26.5 mi.
Splish Splash Water ParkRiverheadNY32.5 mi.
Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and WaterparkExeterRI44.9 mi.
Westport Water SlideWestportMA67.1 mi.
Splash Down ParkFishkillNY82.7 mi.
Water WizWarehamMA88.8 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Cedar Ridge Golf CourseEast LymeCT7.3 mi.
Fox Hopyard Golf ClubEast HaddamCT11.4 mi.
Birch Plain Golf Course & Driving RangeGrotonCT13.8 mi.
Shennecossett Golf ClubGrotonCT13.8 mi.
Banner Lodge Country ClubMoodusCT14.2 mi.
Islands End Golf & Country ClubGreenportNY14.9 mi.
Shelter Island Country ClubShelter Island HeightsNY16.3 mi.
Chanticlair Golf ClubColchesterCT17.6 mi.
Guilford Lakes Golf CourseGuilfordCT18.3 mi.
Westmoreland Golf ClubWestmorelandNY18.5 mi.
Norwich Golf ClubNorwichCT19.6 mi.
Sag Harbor Golf ClubSag HarborNY22.1 mi.
Pequot Golf ClubStoningtonCT22.4 mi.
Cedars Golf ClubCutchogueNY22.5 mi.
Blackledge Country ClubHebronCT23.2 mi.
Tallwood Country ClubHebronCT23.2 mi.
Twin Lakes Golf CourseNorth BranfordCT23.5 mi.
Miner Hills Family GolfMiddletownCT23.6 mi.
Lyman Orchards Golf ClubMiddlefieldCT23.8 mi.
Portland Golf ClubPortlandCT23.8 mi.
Quarry Ridge Golf ClubPortlandCT23.8 mi.
Indian Springs Golf ClubMiddlefieldCT24.4 mi.
Elmridge Golf ClubPawcatuckCT26.3 mi.
Poxabogue Golf CourseBridgehamptonNY26.4 mi.
Weekapaug Golf ClubWesterlyRI26.8 mi.
Tradition Golf Club at WallingfordWallingfordCT27.0 mi.
Montauk Downs State ParkMontaukNY27.5 mi.
Alling Memorial Golf CourseNew HavenCT27.9 mi.
Winnapaug Golf CourseWesterlyRI27.9 mi.
Hunter Golf ClubMeridenCT28.5 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Mount SouthingtonSouthingtonCT34.3 mi.
WoodburyWoodburyCT48.2 mi.
Mount TomHolyokeMA63.1 mi.
Mohawk MountainCornwallCT63.2 mi.
Big BirchPattersonNY67.5 mi.
Thunder RidgePattersonNY67.5 mi.
Otis RidgeOtisMA72.2 mi.
Butternut Ski AreaGreat BarringtonMA80.8 mi.
Wachusett MountainPrincetonMA81.7 mi.
CatamountHillsdaleNY85.8 mi.
Berkshire EastCharlemontMA94.8 mi.
Nashoba ValleyWestfordMA98.6 mi.
Brodie MountainNew AshfordMA100.6 mi.
Mount PeterWarwickNY105.4 mi.
Mount SnowBrattleboroVT106.6 mi.
Haystack at Mount SnowBrattleboroVT106.6 mi.
Temple MountainPeterboroughNH109.2 mi.
CraigmeurNewfoundlandNJ111.0 mi.
Hunter MountainHunterNY115.4 mi.
 
State Parks
Rocky Neck State ParkCT4.8 mi. 
Selden Neck State ParkCT6.6 mi. 
Gillette Castle State ParkCT8.6 mi. 
Devils Hopyard State ParkCT10.7 mi. 
Harkness Memorial State ParkCT11.5 mi. 
Brainard Homestead State ParkCT12.0 mi. 
Hammonasset State ParkCT12.0 mi. 
Fort Griswold State ParkCT13.2 mi. 
Orient Beach State ParkNY13.3 mi. 
Chatfield Hollow State ParkCT13.8 mi. 
Minnie Island State ParkCT14.0 mi. 
Haddam Meadows State ParkCT14.3 mi. 
Hopemead State ParkCT14.8 mi. 
Haddam Island State ParkCT15.2 mi. 
Bluff Point State ParkCT16.1 mi. 
Higganum Reservoir State ParkCT16.4 mi. 
Day Pond State ParkCT16.7 mi. 
George Dudley Seymour State ParkCT16.7 mi. 
Haley Farm State ParkCT17.2 mi. 
Stoddard Hill State ParkCT17.2 mi. 
 
Museums
Company of Fifers and Drummers -- The Museum of Fife and DrumIvorytonCT6.1 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Railroad Museum of Long IslandGreenportNY14.7 mi.(Technology)
Mystic Seaport MuseumMysticCT19.1 mi.(History)
Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer HouseStoningtonCT22.1 mi.(History)
Yale Center for British ArtNew HavenCT31.0 mi.(Art)
Lutz Childrens MuseumManchesterCT33.3 mi.(Children's)
Ballard Istitute and Museum of PuppetryStorrsCT34.3 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Wadsworth AtheneumHartfordCT36.0 mi.(Art)
Connecticut Historical SocietyHartfordCT36.0 mi.(History)
Mattatuck MuseumWaterburyCT40.9 mi.(History)
Railroad Museum of New EnglandWaterburyCT40.9 mi.(Technology)
Timexpo MuseumMiddleburyCT43.8 mi.(Technology)
The Ladd School Virtual MuseumExeterRI44.9 mi.(History)
Barnum MuseumBridgeportCT46.6 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Discovery MuseumBridgeportCT46.6 mi.(Science)
South County MuseumNarragansettRI46.6 mi.(History)
Somers Mountain Museum of Natural History and Primitive TechnologySomersCT46.7 mi.(Science)
Museum of Long Island Natural SciencesStony BrookNY50.0 mi.(Science)
Litchfield History MuseumLitchfieldCT53.5 mi.(History)
Malbone EstateNewportRI54.1 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Mystic AquariumMysticCT19.1 mi.
Beardsley Zoological GardensBridgeportCT46.6 mi.
Roger Williams Park ZooProvidenceRI59.0 mi.
Trevor ZooMillbrookNY77.6 mi.
Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation ParkBronxNY86.2 mi.
Queens Wildlife CenterFlushingNY86.3 mi.
Bergen County Zoological ParkParamusNJ94.4 mi.
New York AquariumBrooklynNY96.4 mi.
Prospect Park Wildlife CenterBrooklynNY96.4 mi.
Central Park Wildlife CenterNew YorkNY96.7 mi.
New England AquariumBostonMA97.3 mi.
Franklin Park ZooBostonMA97.3 mi.
Staten Island ZooStaten IslandNY107.8 mi.


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