The Lindy at Amston Lake: Good Stuff
Food scene
The best burgers! Great atmosphere...tables outside on charming Main St. in Colchester.
11 locals recommend
The Inishmor
20 Main StThe best burgers! Great atmosphere...tables outside on charming Main St. in Colchester.
ICONIC must have! This drive-in has been around forever and has the greatest hot dogs and lobster rolls (in season)
14 locals recommend
Harry's Place
104 Broadway StICONIC must have! This drive-in has been around forever and has the greatest hot dogs and lobster rolls (in season)
This little food truck has AMAZING doughnuts and sells out pretty much every time! Follow her on facebook to find out what days she is going to set up and to order ahead of time.
Redneck Gourmet Donuts & Sweets, LLC
43 Broadway StThis little food truck has AMAZING doughnuts and sells out pretty much every time! Follow her on facebook to find out what days she is going to set up and to order ahead of time.
You need to go here! Such a cute space. inside and outside and the margaritas are delicious! Run, don't walk!
11 locals recommend
Fresca Tequila Bar & Grill
232 New London RdYou need to go here! Such a cute space. inside and outside and the margaritas are delicious! Run, don't walk!
Really good pizza! And...we can't find many places that deliver our way so that's a bonus!
11 locals recommend
Wicked Slice
3466 Main StReally good pizza! And...we can't find many places that deliver our way so that's a bonus!
Mel’s Downtown Creamery
32 Norwich AveYou will not be disappointed in Mel's! Amazing ice cream treats!
Something Simple Cafe LLC
12 Main StExcellent local spot for breakfast and lunch!
I know, I'm sending you 20 minutes away for coffee when we have a coffee bar right here at The Lindy! But the thing is...this place is amazing! You can get some delicious food, interesting drinks, even a glass of prosecco! They are worth the drive and then some! You can also pick up the airline trail right up the road!
7 locals recommend
ECO Coffee House
82 Main StI know, I'm sending you 20 minutes away for coffee when we have a coffee bar right here at The Lindy! But the thing is...this place is amazing! You can get some delicious food, interesting drinks, even a glass of prosecco! They are worth the drive and then some! You can also pick up the airline trail right up the road!
Ichiban
179 Linwood AveReally good asian food, cute inside!
Wineries
Lovely vineyard, great views, decent local wine. Events on weekends. Worth a visit! 16 minute drive.
19 locals recommend
Priam Vineyards
11 Shailor Hill RdLovely vineyard, great views, decent local wine. Events on weekends. Worth a visit! 16 minute drive.
Super cute, lovely outside area, events on weekends. Worth a visit and only 9 minutes from the cottage.
8 locals recommend
Lebanon Green Winery
589 Exeter RdSuper cute, lovely outside area, events on weekends. Worth a visit and only 9 minutes from the cottage.
Beautiful landscape! Decent CT wine. Only a 12 minute drive.
12 locals recommend
Heartstone Farm & Winery
468 CT-87Beautiful landscape! Decent CT wine. Only a 12 minute drive.
Worth the 25 minute drive (with a DD of course). Home of the wine slushy! Very fun lively place, lots of outdoor space.
19 locals recommend
Arrigoni Winery
1287 Portland-Cobalt RdWorth the 25 minute drive (with a DD of course). Home of the wine slushy! Very fun lively place, lots of outdoor space.
25 minute drive, but worth it. So beautiful and elegant but rustic inside (Like The Lindy!) Good music, and the wine is actually very, very good for CT!
10 locals recommend
Crystal Ridge Winery
257 Belltown Rd25 minute drive, but worth it. So beautiful and elegant but rustic inside (Like The Lindy!) Good music, and the wine is actually very, very good for CT!
Wines get great reviews, open on the weekends w/ Jazz on Sundays! 15 minute drive from The Lindy.
Chateau le Gari
303 S Main StWines get great reviews, open on the weekends w/ Jazz on Sundays! 15 minute drive from The Lindy.
Beautiful winery, indoors and out. On Friday nights they have live music and everyone brings their own picnic (some way more elaborate than others) 33 minute drive.
11 locals recommend
Cassidy Hill Vineyard
454 Cassidy Hill RdBeautiful winery, indoors and out. On Friday nights they have live music and everyone brings their own picnic (some way more elaborate than others) 33 minute drive.
Sightseeing
Harkness Park is one of the most beautiful places in Connecticut (maybe even on Earth!) There is a small beach area (supposedly no swimming but people do) But more importantly, the grounds are amazing to walk. You have panoramic views of the ocean, plenty of shady places to picnic and gardens galore to walk through. 46 minute drive.
69 locals recommend
Harkness Memorial State Park
275 Great Neck RdHarkness Park is one of the most beautiful places in Connecticut (maybe even on Earth!) There is a small beach area (supposedly no swimming but people do) But more importantly, the grounds are amazing to walk. You have panoramic views of the ocean, plenty of shady places to picnic and gardens galore to walk through. 46 minute drive.
The center of town resembles many picturesque New England villages with a library, churches and town hall clustered around the green. The town green is a mile in length, and a beautiful walk. You can also visit the Jonathan Trumbull House if it's open, for a 30 minute tour. (The Lebanon Winery is super close by too!)
Lebanon Town Green
235-45 Lebanon AveThe center of town resembles many picturesque New England villages with a library, churches and town hall clustered around the green. The town green is a mile in length, and a beautiful walk. You can also visit the Jonathan Trumbull House if it's open, for a 30 minute tour. (The Lebanon Winery is super close by too!)
We added Hammonasset under sightseeing because to us, it is a beautiful, walkable beach area. Head over to Meigs Point, and to the beach, walk left. There is a path that will take you to breathtaking views and it can be quite secluded. 51 minute drive.
173 locals recommend
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdWe added Hammonasset under sightseeing because to us, it is a beautiful, walkable beach area. Head over to Meigs Point, and to the beach, walk left. There is a path that will take you to breathtaking views and it can be quite secluded. 51 minute drive.
Breweries
Plenty of good beer, great atmosphere, close by. Good music, food trucks, social distancing. All win-wins! 16 minutes away.
9 locals recommend
Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co.
144 Cato Corner RdPlenty of good beer, great atmosphere, close by. Good music, food trucks, social distancing. All win-wins! 16 minutes away.
Currently only doing brews to go, if you are wanting more local tastes, worth a short drive away to pick some up and drink by the firepit here at The Lindy. 21 minute drive.
16 locals recommend
Fox Farm Brewery
62 Music Vale RdCurrently only doing brews to go, if you are wanting more local tastes, worth a short drive away to pick some up and drink by the firepit here at The Lindy. 21 minute drive.
Plenty of good beer and eats in what used to be a post office! Staff is great, outdoor seating. 18 minutes.
39 locals recommend
Willimantic Brewing Company
967 Main StPlenty of good beer and eats in what used to be a post office! Staff is great, outdoor seating. 18 minutes.
This is a great place with a beautiful view and cool atmosphere. Decent beer as well! Worth the 25 minute drive.
7 locals recommend
Hops On The Hill
275 Dug RdThis is a great place with a beautiful view and cool atmosphere. Decent beer as well! Worth the 25 minute drive.
Fun things to do
Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line Blvd38 minute drive.
Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd29 minute drive
Spend the day in Mystic! The seaport is a lovely place taking you back in time. Downtown has wonderful shops and restaurants. Always an enjoyable day! 44 minute drive
276 locals recommend
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveSpend the day in Mystic! The seaport is a lovely place taking you back in time. Downtown has wonderful shops and restaurants. Always an enjoyable day! 44 minute drive
This trail is less than 2 miles from the house! Runners, walkers and bikers all love this trail. It's awesome!
Airline Trail, Amston
Airline TrailThis trail is less than 2 miles from the house! Runners, walkers and bikers all love this trail. It's awesome!