About this city
East Lyme is a highly desirable coastal town situated in New London County along the picturesque shoreline of Long Island Sound. Established in 1839, the town is uniquely structured around two distinct villages: the bustling, beachside commercial hub of Niantic and the historic, rural farming inland community of Flanders. East Lyme features a rich coastal topography shaped by Niantic Bay, the Niantic River, and several pristine freshwater lakes. Known for its exceptional public beaches, highly rated maritime boardwalk, and well-preserved colonial homesteads, the town serves as both a thriving year-round suburban community and a bustling seasonal destination for New England coastal travelers.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Stroll the popular 1.1-mile Niantic Bay Boardwalk for sweeping ocean views, sunbathe and swim at the sandy shores of McCook's Point Park and Hole-in-the-Wall Beach, kayak or fish along the tidal waters of the Niantic River, and tour the historic Thomas Lee House built in 1660, one of Connecticut's oldest timber-frame homes.
