About this city
Old Lyme is an affluent coastal town situated in New London County, beautifully positioned at the intersection where the Connecticut River empties into Long Island Sound. Incorporated in 1855, the town gained international renown at the turn of the 20th century as the home of the Florence Griswold art colony, the undisputed birthplace of American Impressionism. Old Lyme's geography is deeply defined by its extensive water boundaries, featuring salt marshes, pristine beaches, and tidal estuaries. The community meticulously preserves its historic estate architecture and deep artistic heritage, maintaining a sophisticated yet remarkably tranquil New England country atmosphere.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Tour the historic Florence Griswold Museum to view a world-class collection of American Impressionist masterpieces, stroll down the mansion-lined historic Lyme Street, kayak through the wildlife-rich tidal wetlands of the Lieutenant River, and relax at the sandy shoreline of White Sands Beach.
