Our favorites: recommendations for things we enjoy near the Hodge Podge Lodge
Food Scene
Beautiful setting on the water. Best lobster rolls in the area.
36 locals recommend
Captain Scott's Lobster Dock
80 Hamilton StBeautiful setting on the water. Best lobster rolls in the area.
café SoL
488 Main StGood for lunch. Sandwiches, smoothies, coffee. Outdoor seating.
Liv's Oyster Bar & Restaurant
166 Main StOyster Club
13 Water StKamp Dog
15 Broad StNoble New London
74 Bank StShopping
The Book Barn
41 W Main StIt is magical. Go to the main Book Barn first.
Parks & Nature
Ocean Beach Park
98 Neptune AveRocky Neck State Park
244 W Main StMcCook's Beach
Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve
8 Memorial Park DrArts & Culture
Hygienic Art gallery
79 Bank StWonderful non-profit art gallery in New London.
Stonington
Charming nearby town to explore.
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
300 Main StFlorence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme StEntertainment & Activities
Old Lyme
Charming nearby town to explore.
Three Belles Marina
113 Oswegatchie Hills RdRent kayaks or stand-up paddleboards.
Black Hawk II
11 Main StFishing excursions
Essentials
Stop & Shop
248 Flanders RdMermaid Liquors Inc
159 Main Stliquor inc. beer and wine
Sightseeing
Thomas Lee House
228 W Main StHistoric site. One of the oldest houses in CT.
Expensive but worth it. Historic whaling village in the vein of Williamsburg, VA.
276 locals recommend
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveExpensive but worth it. Historic whaling village in the vein of Williamsburg, VA.
Mystic Aquarium
Wonderful aquarium
Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House
40 Palmer StHempsted Houses
11 Hempstead StBrookside Farm Museum
33 Society Rd