Kids & Families
Local itinerary for a nice day out with the family!
Niantic Dairy Queen
73 Pennsylvania Ave. Niantic, CT 06357
The Niantic Dairy Queen has been under the same family ownership since 1953.
860-739-5830
The Niantic Dairy Queen has been under the same family ownership since 1953.
Miracle League of Southeastern CT
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.
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
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.
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.
McCook Point Park
10 Atlantic Street Niantic, CT
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.
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.
Hole in the Wall Beach
4 Baptist Lane Niantic, CT
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.
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.
Niantic Bay Boardwalk
30 Main Street Niantic, CT 06357
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.
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.
Pinspiration
15 Chesterfield Road East Lyme, CT 06333
Pinspiration is a DIY arts and crafts studio with a splatter room!
860-850-4128
Pinspiration is a DIY arts and crafts studio with a splatter room!
The Book Barn
41 West Main Street Niantic, CT 06357
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.
(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.
Rocky Neck State Park
244 West Main Street (Route 156) Niantic, CT 06357
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.
(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
The sweetest shoppe in town! We make and sell our own fudge, ice cream, candy, confections, and coastal décor.
(860) 739-7800
The sweetest shoppe in town! We make and sell our own fudge, ice cream, candy, confections, and coastal décor.