Michelle's Guidebook

Michelle
Michelle's Guidebook

Shopping

Lavender fields and shop.
11 locals recommend
Lavender Pond Farm
318 Roast Meat Hill Rd
11 locals recommend
Lavender fields and shop.
Lots of stores and sales!
109 locals recommend
Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
20 Killingworth Turnpike
109 locals recommend
Lots of stores and sales!
Honey, candles, soaps, gift options. View the observation hive and learn about the daily life of a honeybee.
Down the Lane Farm
18 Reservoir Road
Honey, candles, soaps, gift options. View the observation hive and learn about the daily life of a honeybee.

Hiking

Hammonasset State Beach Park
Events, hiking, nature. Free and free parking!
Parmelee Farm
465 Connecticut 81
Events, hiking, nature. Free and free parking!
Hiking trails, picnic areas and nature center.
25 locals recommend
Chatfield Hollow State Park
381 CT-80
25 locals recommend
Hiking trails, picnic areas and nature center.
Hiking with a variety of difficulties. The main feature is a 60ft waterfall. There are a few spooky legends around the park!
64 locals recommend
Devil's Hopyard State Park
366 Hopyard Rd
64 locals recommend
Hiking with a variety of difficulties. The main feature is a 60ft waterfall. There are a few spooky legends around the park!

Animal sanctuary

Raptor Rescue and education center
A Place Called Hope
154 Pond Meadow Road
Raptor Rescue and education center

Food Scene

Burgers and other American cuisine, it is part of the gas station. Features outside seating and is a great place to stop!
Country Cloverleaf
260 Route 80
Burgers and other American cuisine, it is part of the gas station. Features outside seating and is a great place to stop!
Great local Pizza spot with salads and other great adds to suit everyone in the group.
Da Vinci Pizzeria
184 Connecticut 81
Great local Pizza spot with salads and other great adds to suit everyone in the group.
Chinese food, good portions. Pick Up only!
New Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
184 Connecticut 81
Chinese food, good portions. Pick Up only!
Great place for Tex- Mex, make sure to check hours of operations before going.
Pica Chica Tacos
Great place for Tex- Mex, make sure to check hours of operations before going.
Great place for sandwiches and other deli style items. They get very busy and are not always a quick stop but worth the wait
18 locals recommend
Mystic Market South
70 Mill Rock Rd E
18 locals recommend
Great place for sandwiches and other deli style items. They get very busy and are not always a quick stop but worth the wait

History

Castle tours and history lessons.
8 locals recommend
Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State Park
8 locals recommend
Castle tours and history lessons.
Valley Railroad Co. museum tours.
60 locals recommend
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
1 Railroad Ave
60 locals recommend
Valley Railroad Co. museum tours.