Meaghan's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Grass Island
Walk to grass island from circle beach but check the tide schedule first
Kids love taking the train around this beautiful farm, call ahead for train times
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Lavender Pond Farm
318 Roast Meat Hill RdKids love taking the train around this beautiful farm, call ahead for train times
Have a beach day, ride your bike, visit the Nature Center or simply walk and explore this beautiful park
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Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdHave a beach day, ride your bike, visit the Nature Center or simply walk and explore this beautiful park
Chatfield Hollow State Park
381 CT-80Pick your own fruit (in season), visit the farm animals, enjoy some ice cream and grab your groceries all in one trip
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Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery
1355 Boston Post RdPick your own fruit (in season), visit the farm animals, enjoy some ice cream and grab your groceries all in one trip
Lobster Landing
152 Commerce StFamous lobster rolls at the town marina
RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post RdThe best bookstore
I-Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveFun, craft beers and wine available, kid friendly
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Stony Creek Brewery
5 Indian Neck AveFun, craft beers and wine available, kid friendly
Have a beach day, visit the waterside playground or enjoy the best fish and chips at the snack bar. A skate park, baseball and football fields are also here. A beach pass required to enter or non-residents can pay a hefty parking fee for the day. Ask me about getting a beach pass!
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Surf Club Beach
13 Surf Club RdHave a beach day, visit the waterside playground or enjoy the best fish and chips at the snack bar. A skate park, baseball and football fields are also here. A beach pass required to enter or non-residents can pay a hefty parking fee for the day. Ask me about getting a beach pass!
Food scene
Pa's Place
514 Whitfield StreetBar Bouchée
8 Scotland AveSit at the bar for the best experience
Chamard Vineyards Bistro
115 Cow Hill RdCafé Routier
1353 Boston Post RdShanks Waterfront Dining
131-c Grove StBYOB. Sometimes has live music
Cristy's Madison
73 W Wharf RdGood breakfast spot
Rose Vineyards and Winery
2 Valley RdThe WHARF
94 W Wharf RdBest spot to grab a drink on the water
If you are looking for a classic New England seafood spot, this is it
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Bill's Seafood Restaurant
548 Boston Post RdIf you are looking for a classic New England seafood spot, this is it
Quattro's Italian Restaurant
14 Water StCafe Allegre
725 Boston Post RdBrother Mike's Madison
56 Academy StTaste of China
233 E Main StAuthentic Chinese food
Life Bowls
757 Boston Post RdUnique outdoor dining. BYOB and bring a tablecloth, dinner ware if you like. They serve on paper plates but the food is great. It's a fun spot
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The Place Restaurant
901 Boston Post RdUnique outdoor dining. BYOB and bring a tablecloth, dinner ware if you like. They serve on paper plates but the food is great. It's a fun spot
Three Girls Vegan Creamery
645 Boston Post RdNeighborhoods
Best town Green, great for strolling, shopping and eating
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Guilford
Best town Green, great for strolling, shopping and eating
Madison
Lots of great shops downtown and Ashley's Ice Cream
Chester
Excellent restaurants, perfect New England charm
Old Saybrook
Golf
Public course with water views
Fenwick Golf Course
580 Maple AveAmacebiso ngesixeko
Ungaphoswa
Madison Farmer's Market
Fridays from 3:00-6:00 on the town green. There is usually live music and a pizza truck so you can bring a blanket, shop and eat dinner
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Sunday Concerts on the Green
Bring a chair and picnic and enjoy Sunday concerts on the Green. Every Sunday in the summer
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Music on the Grassy Strip
Live music at the Madison Beach Hotel