Jaime’s guidebook
Things to do
Great place to hike, walk, bike, go to the beach and more.
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Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdGreat place to hike, walk, bike, go to the beach and more.
Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
20 Killingworth TurnpikeFor expert shoppers
Historic Inn where George Washington stayed, set in beautiful Essex Village.
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The Griswold Inn
36 Main StHistoric Inn where George Washington stayed, set in beautiful Essex Village.
Clinton Town Beach
96 Waterside LaneGreat family beach and place for walks
The best bookstore. If you are a booklover, you must visit it.
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RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post RdThe best bookstore. If you are a booklover, you must visit it.
Rent kayaks and stand up paddle boards. You can paddle out to Long Island Sound.
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Indian River Marina
58 Commerce StRent kayaks and stand up paddle boards. You can paddle out to Long Island Sound.
Susan Powell Fine Art
679 US-1For the art lover
Sightseeing
Beautiful views of the CT river as well as fun history.
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Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State ParkBeautiful views of the CT river as well as fun history.
Drive to New Haven and see the campus of this historic Ivy League University. It's about a half hour drive.
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Yalen yliopisto
Drive to New Haven and see the campus of this historic Ivy League University. It's about a half hour drive.
Take a lazy drive down to Branford to see the Thimble Islands. There are approximately 40 of them, most of which are inhabited. About 20 minute drive.
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Thimble Islands
4 Indian Point RdTake a lazy drive down to Branford to see the Thimble Islands. There are approximately 40 of them, most of which are inhabited. About 20 minute drive.
Visit the historic seaport, the aquarium, or just stroll downtown to local shops and restaurants.
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Mystic
Visit the historic seaport, the aquarium, or just stroll downtown to local shops and restaurants.
Food scene
Lobster Landing
152 Commerce StThe best lobster roll in CT!
BYOB seafood under a tent with beautiful water views
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Shanks Waterfront Dining
131-c Grove StBYOB seafood under a tent with beautiful water views
Rocky's Aqua
34 Riverside DrWalk to Rocky's, al fresco dining, ice cream too.
Chow Food and Beverage Company
36 Killingworth TurnpikeGreat pizza and BBQ
A little drive to the other side of Clinton, but this hip coffee shop has great breakfast beverages. Be sure to call ahead and make sure they are open.
Jules + Thom
153 Glenwood RdA little drive to the other side of Clinton, but this hip coffee shop has great breakfast beverages. Be sure to call ahead and make sure they are open.
The best fried seafood on the shoreline, including al fresco dining. Ashley's outdoor ice cream stand too.
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Bill's Seafood Restaurant
548 Boston Post RdThe best fried seafood on the shoreline, including al fresco dining. Ashley's outdoor ice cream stand too.
City/town information
Beautiful village with local shops, coffee and more. Madison is the next town west of Clinton.
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Madison
Beautiful village with local shops, coffee and more. Madison is the next town west of Clinton.
Quintessential New England town. Be sure to check out the steam train which is a beautiful ride in the summer and fall. At Christmas, take a ride on their Polar Express.
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Essex
Quintessential New England town. Be sure to check out the steam train which is a beautiful ride in the summer and fall. At Christmas, take a ride on their Polar Express.