Connecticut Coast Scenic Drive - Westbrook CT Scenic Drive

Preview: A 71-mile scenic route along southeastern Connecticut’s historic coastline. This scenic route traverses 71 miles of southeastern Connecticut’s coastline, passing numerous historic areas and towns, and crossing the unspoiled mouth of New England’s longest river while offering tranquil vistas of sandy beaches, salt marshes, and dense woodlands. Worlds away from the Nutmeg State’s busy urban centers, this lovely drive parallels coves, inlets, and beaches along Long Island Sound between Rhode Island and the outskirts of New Haven. This section of coast boasts a long and colorful seafaring history, with many of its towns, including some of the state’s oldest villages, drawing sustenance from the ocean. Special attractions: Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic Marinelife Aquarium, Stonington Village, Bluff Point State Park, Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, U.S.S. Nautilus Submarine Library and Museum, New London historic sites, Rocky Neck State Park, Old Lyme, The Nut Museum, Lyme Academy of Fine Arts, Old Saybrook, Florence Griswold Museum, Hammonasset beach State Park, Guilford, Whitfield House, historic houses and sites, picnicking, camping, fishing, swimming, and beaches. This chapter is a complete description of a scenic drive with a route map and information on the best travel seasons, interesting sites, recreation opportunities, camping locations, and much more.
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Best Time to Go: Year-round
This travel guide comes from:
Scenic Driving New England Guide Book