Old Lyme Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Old Lyme

Off-season, Old Lyme has a small population, and the locals generally know each other. Although you may stick out, the locals are very friendly and willing to help direct you where you need to go. Lyme Disease got its name from Old Lyme. A local doctor first discovered the disease here!

Top Attractions in Old Lyme

Explore the best things to see and do in Old Lyme:

• ★DEP Station
• ★Golf Courses
• ★Hartman Park
• ★Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
• ★Lyme Art Association
• ★The Florence Griswold Museum
• ★Watch Rock

Where to Eat in Old Lyme

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Bee and Thistle Inn
• 🍴Cherrystones
• 🍴Coffee's Market
• 🍴Hallmark Drive In
• 🍴Hong Kong II
• 🍴Illiano's

Where to Stay in Old Lyme

• 🏨Bee and Thistle Inn and Spa
• 🏨Old Lyme Inn

Old Lyme Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: