Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Lyme March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Lyme](https://expedia.ca/Lyme-Hotels.d553248635975865823.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Lyme Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Lyme.d553248635975865823.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lyme Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Lyme.d553248635975865823.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Lyme, CT ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Lyme Types of activities [Lyme travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Lyme.dx553248635975865823) ![Rude the ferry on the Connecticut River at this location!! Back story. Jonathan Warner of Chester, who owned land on both sides of the river, started a ferry service at this location in 1769. Wonderful quaint place to spend all day at!!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975865823/c66d5a69-af88-402e-8fae-ad93f0481b84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rude the ferry on the Connecticut River at this location!! Back story. Jonathan Warner of Chester, who owned land on both sides of the river, started a ferry service at this location in 1769. Wonderful quaint place to spend all day at!!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975865823/c66d5a69-af88-402e-8fae-ad93f0481b84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The shoreline is incredible at this place!!! Connecticut River!! Nice place to easy hike.. swim..sunbathe and picnic! Wonderful find!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183070/9e8b7df4-6dfa-4686-9cd3-0d98c477ada6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I took a picture of view on the bigger river down there at Lyme, Gillette Castle.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183070/5a454dbc-8321-4cf8-972f-230f9782fae6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sometime a #roadtrip requires a boat ride... Take this car ferry for three dollars to visit Gillette Castle.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975865823/cdf76df8-91b0-4d79-90eb-19e797ffa822.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Lyme Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Lyme has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Lyme is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975865823) ## Recommended things to do in Lyme | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Mystic: Guided Graveyard Ghost Tour by Moonlight](/things-to-do/moonlit-mystic-graveyard-ghost-tour.a46273033.activity-details): CA $48 | | Top 5 things to do | [Mystic: Guided Graveyard Ghost Tour by Moonlight](/things-to-do/moonlit-mystic-graveyard-ghost-tour.a46273033.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Mystic: Guided Graveyard Ghost Tour by Moonlight](/things-to-do/moonlit-mystic-graveyard-ghost-tour.a46273033.activity-details) | | With kids | | ## What to do in Lyme --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Lyme ![Canada geese on the river in the morning](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532665792/8cb108c8-5ab8-4a54-adff-89bed2a8e40a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Goose Island Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Goose Island during your travels in Old Lyme. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Goose-Island-Old-Lyme.d553248621532665792.Vacation-Attraction) ![#artistcolony #americanimpressionism](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183070/f75aba67-7529-4a6d-8f2e-b821c02e3fc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Florence Griswold Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Florence Griswold Museum during your travels in Old Lyme. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Florence-Griswold-Museum-Old-Lyme.d6326389.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lyme Academy of Fine Arts You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Lyme-Academy-Of-Fine-Arts-Old-Lyme.d553248621533116833.Vacation-Attraction) #### Selden Neck State Park You can take time to visit Selden Neck State Park during your travels to Lyme. [](https://expedia.ca/Selden-Neck-State-Park-Old-Lyme.d637209841082093568.Vacation-Attraction) #### Beckett Hill State Park You can take time to visit Beckett Hill State Park during your travels to Lyme. [](https://expedia.ca/Beckett-Hill-State-Park-Old-Lyme.d637209889315401728.Vacation-Attraction) #### Old Lyme Historical Society You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Old Lyme Historical Society during your trip to Old Lyme. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's sunsets. [](https://expedia.ca/Old-Lyme-Historical-Society-Old-Lyme.d950929507569725440.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ferry Landing State Park You can take time to visit Ferry Landing State Park during your travels to Old Lyme. Wander the riverfront and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ferry-Landing-State-Park-Old-Lyme.d637209880929529856.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lawrence & Memorial Family Medicine Though Lawrence & Memorial Family Medicine might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Old Lyme while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/Lawrence-Memorial-Family-Medicine-Old-Lyme.d624546863293206528.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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