36 Central Guidebook
Sightseeing
Please bring the provided beach pass (hanging near the back door) with you to the beach. The two association beaches are a short walk from the home. They are also connected via a shoreline walking path and the time between the two beaches is less than five minutes.
Smaller beach – turn left out of the house towards Beach Avenue. Take a left at Beach Avenue and follow towards the beach. There is car parking available at this beach.
Larger beach with beach stand – turn right out of the house towards Tabernacle Avenue. Continue on Central Avenue and then take a right on Crescent Avenue and follow towards the beach. No car parking at this beach. Bike rack is available. Family friendly events and activities hosted here.
Crescent Beach Stand – Breakfast and lunch served. Clam bakes on selected dates. http://flandersfish.com/the-stand/
Crescent Beach Association. Check out the website for family friendly events and activities. https://crescentbeachassociation.wordpress.com/
You may bring your own kayak, canoe, or paddleboard to the beaches. Please mind the signage at beach on where you can launch your equipment. The rental slips are for permitted association members only and you may NOT leave your equipment at the beach. You must bring them back to the house at the end of the day. We are not responsible for any damage, loss, or towing that may occur.
Crescent Beach
Please bring the provided beach pass (hanging near the back door) with you to the beach. The two association beaches are a short walk from the home. They are also connected via a shoreline walking path and the time between the two beaches is less than five minutes.
Smaller beach – turn left out of the house towards Beach Avenue. Take a left at Beach Avenue and follow towards the beach. There is car parking available at this beach.
Larger beach with beach stand – turn right out of the house towards Tabernacle Avenue. Continue on Central Avenue and then take a right on Crescent Avenue and follow towards the beach. No car parking at this beach. Bike rack is available. Family friendly events and activities hosted here.
Crescent Beach Stand – Breakfast and lunch served. Clam bakes on selected dates. http://flandersfish.com/the-stand/
Crescent Beach Association. Check out the website for family friendly events and activities. https://crescentbeachassociation.wordpress.com/
You may bring your own kayak, canoe, or paddleboard to the beaches. Please mind the signage at beach on where you can launch your equipment. The rental slips are for permitted association members only and you may NOT leave your equipment at the beach. You must bring them back to the house at the end of the day. We are not responsible for any damage, loss, or towing that may occur.
Sandy beach, picnic areas, walking trails. Crabbing or fishing. Birdwatching. Parking fee charged for non-Connecticut residents.
58 locals recommend
Rocky Neck State Park
244 W Main StSandy beach, picnic areas, walking trails. Crabbing or fishing. Birdwatching. Parking fee charged for non-Connecticut residents.
Niantic Boardwalk
30 Main StGreat place for a walk!
Food scene
Deke's Bagels
157 W Main StGreat bagels and breakfast sandwiches!
café SoL
488 Main StGreat spot for breakfast and lunch.
Right across from the upper beach. Good food at good prices.
Crescent Beach Stand powered by Flanders Fish
37 Bayview AvenueRight across from the upper beach. Good food at good prices.
Skipper's Restaurant
167 Main StTry the lobster roll!
Lillian's Cafe
374 Main StGood spot for lunch and dinner.
Dad's Restaurant of Niantic
147 Main StNew England seafood shack.
Charlie's Place Restaurant
26 Main StGood spot for families.
S&P Oyster Restaurant and Bar
1 Holmes StGood upscale seafood restaurant. 25 minutes away.
Great oyster bar. Good choice for a fancy dinner. 25 minutes from the home.
80 locals recommend
Oyster Club
13 Water StGreat oyster bar. Good choice for a fancy dinner. 25 minutes from the home.
Gumdrops & Lollipops Candy, Ice Cream & Diner
334 Main StGreat place for ice cream!
Fantastic bakery! Get there early before they sell out. Wonderful croissants and macarons.
Sift Bake Shop Niantic
Fantastic bakery! Get there early before they sell out. Wonderful croissants and macarons.
Activities
Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
409 Main St20 minutes away. Heritage steam train and boat adventures. https://essexsteamtrain.com/
60 locals recommend
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
1 Railroad Ave20 minutes away. Heritage steam train and boat adventures. https://essexsteamtrain.com/
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave25 minutes away. https://www.mysticseaport.org/visit/
Mystic Aquarium
25 minutes away. https://www.mysticaquarium.org/
Park with playground and picnic areas. Parking fees charged daily. It is a 15 minute walk from the house.
6 locals recommend
McCook Point Park
Park with playground and picnic areas. Parking fees charged daily. It is a 15 minute walk from the house.
113 Oswegatchie Hills Road, Niantic.
Kayak and paddle board rentals. https://threebellesoutfitters.com/ 860-691-3001
Three Belles Outfitters
113 Oswegatchie Hills Rd113 Oswegatchie Hills Road, Niantic.
Kayak and paddle board rentals. https://threebellesoutfitters.com/ 860-691-3001
Fishing charters or boat cruises.
Slip #118, 860-575-5756. Fishing charters or boat cruises.
Captain Mike Smith Fishing Adventures
133 Main StreetFishing charters or boat cruises.
Slip #118, 860-575-5756. Fishing charters or boat cruises.
The Spa at Norwich Inn
607 W Thames StA great place to relax and unwind.
Great facts about submarines and tour the USS Nautilus.
34 locals recommend
The Submarine Force Museum
1 Crystal Lake RdGreat facts about submarines and tour the USS Nautilus.
Entertainment
Niantic Cinemas
279 Main StMohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun BlvdLots of fun activities, entertainment, and dining!
Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line BlvdFun and entertainment.
Head to The Kate for live music and other entertainment!
52 locals recommend
The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
300 Main StHead to The Kate for live music and other entertainment!