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Stop by The Book Barn
Go kayaking with Three Belles Outfitters
Have fun with kids at the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
Go on a sunset cruise aboard the Black Hawk Fishing Boat
Go on a guided tour of the historic Thomas Lee House
Go fishing with Striper Snax Fishing Charters
Stroll along the Niantic Bay Boardwalk
Have a romantic dinner at Charlie’s Place Restaurant & Lounge
Pick up a sweet treat at Gumdrops & Lollipops
Relax with a view in McCook Point Beach and Park
Sample unique brews at Niantic Public House and Brewery
Relax on the sand at Rocky Neck State Park
- Located on the Long Island Sound, the beachfront town of Niantic is a unique place to explore in Connecticut.
- It’s a wonderfully laid-back location that has a calm and peaceful atmosphere about it.
- Visitors come from all over to enjoy a staycation so that they can relax and rejuvenate on beautiful beaches like Hole in the Wall Beach and McCook Point Beach.
Plan ahead for these events:
- Niantic Farmers' Market
- Niantic Light Parade - Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 6:00PM on Main Street
- Niantic Jingle Bell 5K - December 14, 2024
- More Local events
Getting to Niantic: Niantic is 46 min from New Haven ( 41.4 miles via I-95 N).
Best time to visit Niantic, CT:
Visit during the summer months, from mid-June to mid-September to enjoy the beaches. Or head there during the shoulder season for affordable prices.
Where to stay in Niantic:
- The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina
- The Niantic Inn
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