Niantic Dairy Queen


73 Pennsylvania Ave. Niantic, CT 06357
860-739-5830

The Niantic Dairy Queen has been under the same family ownership since 1953.

169 Boston Post Road East Lyme, CT 06333

Sports field designed for children with cognitive and physical challenges. Offers a variety of sports programs and special events.

Tony D’s Craft Creamery


440 Main Street Niantic, CT 06357
860-739-8687

Tony D’s Craft Creamery originated in Niantic, CT producing super premium ice cream. Their mix is locally-sourced with 16% milk fat creating a delicious and smooth blend of artisanal flavors and combinations. Open seasonally.

10 Atlantic Street Niantic, CT
860-739-5828

Located 2 miles east of Rocky Neck State Park, McCooks (as the locals call it) is a town-owned park with picnic areas, a pavilion, a children’s playground, restrooms with outdoor showers and two white-sand beaches. Concerts are held on the beach and the bandshell during the summer season. Passes are required to enter the park between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

4 Baptist Lane Niantic, CT
860-739-5828

Perfect for swimming and sunbathing, the fun-sized Hole in the Wall Beach is accessed through a short tunnel under the railroad tracks. Parking is available on Baptist Lane, and passes are required from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Restrooms are available in the parking area.

30 Main Street Niantic, CT 06357
860-739-5828

Niantic’s top attraction stretches 1.1 miles along the waters of Long Island Sound, from Cini Park to Hole-in-the Wall beach. Parking is available at either end. Come for a stroll, then check out the shops and restaurants in our village.

15 Chesterfield Road East Lyme, CT 06333
860-850-4128

Pinspiration is a DIY arts and crafts studio with a splatter room!

41 West Main Street Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-5715

The Book Barn just may be the most unusual bookstore you have ever visited. An iconic landmark here in Niantic, and one of the more popular destinations in Mystic Country, the Book Barn features an ever changing collection of over 500,000 books spread out between four locations, all of which can be found within one mile of each other in beautiful seaside village of Niantic. Whether you want to come to browse our stacks of books, spend some quality time with our cats, or just relax with a picnic in our beautiful gardens, the Book Barn Niantic is the destination for you.

244 West Main Street (Route 156) Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-5471

Rocky Neck State Park, off Exit 72 of I-95, is ideal for swimming, fishing, hiking and camping. Fees are charged during the summer season. The park is a quick 2 mile drive from the Village of Niantic.

Gumdrops & Lollipops


334 Main Street Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-7800

The sweetest shoppe in town! We make and sell our own fudge, ice cream, candy, confections, and coastal décor.