Old Saybrook, CT —
Where the Connecticut River Meets the Sound

Old Saybrook is one of the oldest towns in Connecticut and is rich is local history. Old Saybrook's location at the mouth of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound, makes it a wonderful destination!

A day trip to Old Saybrook should include a stop at Harvey's Beach, a small public beach along the sound with a small playground and a sandy beach. At low tide, the beach becomes a wonderful place to wander along Old Saybrook's scenic shoreline. After soaking up the sun, head down Main Street to grab a sandwich, soup or salad from Walt's Market, a family owned deli and market that has been serving locals and visitors for over 50 years! For dessert, make your way across Main Street to Sweet Luna's, a locally owned frozen yogurt shop where you can choose between several different flavors of frozen yogurt and an extensive array of toppings! Travel back down Main Street to the Mini Golf at Saybrook Point for a rousing game on the newly-restored course, while enjoying the gorgeous water views. Next door, you can traverse across the boardwalks that run along the marshes and roam through the rolling grounds while you enjoy nature and learn some of the history of Old Saybrook at the Fort Saybrook Monument Park. Next, take a stroll or a drive down the causeway and enjoy the scenic views of Long Island Sound. You may even spot a historic lighthouse or two!

"You can traverse across the boardwalks that run along the marshes and roam through the rolling grounds while you enjoy nature and learn some of the history of Old Saybrook at the Fort Saybrook Monument Park."

If mini golf isn't for you, the Fenwick Golf Club, the oldest public golf course in Connecticut, provides a more grown up version of the game with stunning water views! If you still have more time and energy, take a stroll back down Main Street and visit the many local shops or grab dinner at the Penny Lane Pub.

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, known affectionately as The Kate, is also on Main Street. It’s a wonderful venue, situated in a historic building, where you can enjoy a variety of performing arts shows and visit a small museum dedicated to Old Saybrook's most famous former resident, Katherine Hepburn. If shopping is your preference, there are an abundance of both local and chain stores to indulge your passion, including Saybrook Country Barn, Harbor Books and staples such as Walmart and Ocean State Job Lot. Old Saybrook is easily accessible by car or train. You could easily spend a weekend or longer, exploring all that Old Saybrook has to offer!

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Jennifer Gurnell