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Stonington

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East Greenwich

East Greenwich Together. Let's Explore Welcome to East Greenwich East Greenwich is one of New England’s best-kept secrets. One of
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Chester Story

Chester Together. Let's Explore Welcome to Chester The Connecticut village of Chester is home to a charming downtown full of
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Chester

Chester Together. Let's Explore Welcome to Chester Destination Chester The Connecticut village of Chester is home to a charming downtown
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Clinton Story

Clinton Together. Let's Explore Welcome to Clinton The scenic waters of Connecticut’s Clinton Harbor make for an idyllic destination for
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Clinton

Clinton Together. Let's Explore Welcome to Clinton Destination Clinton The scenic waters of Connecticut’s Clinton Harbor make for an idyllic
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New London Story

New London Together. Let's Explore Welcome to New London The city on the Thames River, welcomes boaters with its revitalized
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DESTINATION STONINGTON

Harbormaster:

860-303-5046

General Information:

Stonington Visitor’s Guide

Connecticut Tourism Office

DESTINATION STONINGTON

Dockage, Moorings & Service:

Dodson Boatyard (860-535-1507): Located at the head of the harbor, Dodson’s offers slips and moorings. They also run a launch service in the harbor and have an onsite restaurant called The Dogwatch Cafe (860-415-4510).

Stonington Harbor Yacht Club (860-535-0112): Offers more than 240 feet of transient dockage.

Stonington Marina (860-599-4730): Small-boat marina offering hauling, service, storage. Also has an onsite tackle shop and kayak rental.

Launch Ramp:

Trailer-boaters, kayakers, windsurfers and cartoppers can launch at the Barn Island ramp off Palmer Neck Road. This is an excellent state ramp with a large parking area and restrooms. No fee required.

Anchorages:

The town offers free use of its dinghy dock for those boaters who prefer to anchor. The anchorage is on the west side of the harbor—to port as you enter—west of GC “7”. “The transient dock is directly opposite, tucked between the Breakwater restaurant and the yacht club.

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DESTINATION STONINGTON

Dining:

Breakwater (860-415-8123): Waterside restaurant and bar with dockage available.

Noah’s (860-535-3925): Casual fine dining on Water Street. Close Mondays.

Water Street Café (860-535-2122): Well-known for its Sunday brunch.

Dog Watch Café (860-245-4911): Relaxed restaurant offering BBQ fare, sandwiches & seafood along with outdoor seating & lawn games.

Provisions:

Palmer’s Provisions (860-415-9715): A nautical-themed market with pizza, fresh produce, snacks, stuff to grill, a grab-and-go cooler with sandwiches, salads, and sides.

DESTINATION STONINGTON 

Things To Do:

Old Lighthouse Museum (860-535-1440): Restored lighthouse and museum owned and operated by the Stonington Historical Society. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Admission also allows access to the Captain Palmer House and the R. W. Woolworth Library, an exhibit and research center.

Barn Island Wildlife Management Area (860-424-3000): The state’s largest coastal property for wildlife conservation and includes salt- and freshwater wetlands where visitors can paddle, hike, fish and birdwatch.

Dodge Paddock and Beal Preserve (860-884-3500): Located off Main Street on the eastern side of Stonington Point, or “the Point.” A walkway meanders through salt marshes and offers great views of wildlife and a prime view of Watch Hill Light, Napatree and Sandy Points, Sandy Point Island and Sandy Point Beach, all on Little Narragansett Bay. On the southwest shore of the Point, you’ll find duBois Beach.

Where to Stay:

Inn at Stonington (860-535-2000): Set along the waterfront, the Inn is a short stroll from a host of award-winning restaurants, shops and galleries.

Boat & Kayak Rental:

Stonington Marina (860-599-4730): Boat, kayak and SUP rentals and sales.

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DESTINATION EAST CHESTER

Harbormaster:
Website

(860-526-0013)

General Information:
Town of Chester Business Directory

Visit Chester

DESTINATION CHESTER

Dockage, Moorings & Service:
Note: Chester has no town landing, although you can take a dinghy or kayak well up Chester Creek and beach it at the Carini Nature Preserve, a short walk from downtown. How far up the creek you can travel depends on water height.

Chester Point Marina (860-526-1661): Full-service marina with 25 transient slips, a pool and a picnic area. Approx. 2 miles from downtown Chester.

Hays Haven Marina (860-526-9366): Offers a gas dock, a launch ramp ($10 to launch/$10 parking) and a ship’s store. 5 transient slips. Approx. 2 miles from downtown Chester.

Castle Marina (860-526-2735): Features a pool and gazebo for customers. Approx. 2 miles from downtown Chester. No transient accommodations of fuel. Ship’s store, ice, soda. No transient accommodations.

Chester Boat Basin (860-526-5147): Located another mile upriver of Chester Creek, Chrisholm is a full-service marina with a private beach and shuttle service to downtown Chester. Offers fuel, repair and transient slips.

Safe Harbor Deep River Marina (860-526-5560): Located a few miles downriver from Chester, Deep River is a full-service marina offering transient service and fuel. Also offers toilets, showers, pool, ice and marine supplies, picnic areas with barbeque grills, playground. Groceries and restaurants nearby.

Launch Ramp:
The nearest launch ramp is located at Hays Haven Marina (860-526-9366). Cost is $10 to launch, plus an additional $10 to park.

Just downriver is the Deep River Town Dock (Deep River Landing) and ramp. This is a large municipal access pier suitable for fishing and offers excellent views of the river. Children will especially enjoy watching the Essex Stream Train pass by (seasonally). Nice views of Selden Neck State Park across the river. Parking is limited, and there is a $30 launch fee for nonresidents.

Anchorages:
Depending on your draft, it’s possible to anchor in the designated anchorage (shown on charts) north of Eustasia Island, along Chester Creek Bar in 3 to 6 feet of water, as well as in the deeper area (13-15 feet MLW) west of buoys GC “37” and GC “39”. You can also anchor along the southern shore of Selden Island east of the main channel in 8 to 9 feet of water.

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DESTINATION CHESTER

Dining:
River Tavern (860-526-9417): Contemporary cuisine.

Pattaconk 1850 Bar and Grill (860-526-8143): Specialty beers and pub grub. Best spot in Chester for nightlife.

Moravela’s Italian Pizza (860-526-3633): On Chester Creek, next to the Rt. 154 bridge. Good spot for kayakers and small-boaters to pull up for lunch.

Provisions:
Simon’s Marketplace (860-526-8984): Good spot to join the locals for coffee, fresh muffins and other breakfast items.

Wheatmarket (860-526-9347): Custom picnic lunches and other provisioning needs.

DESTINATION CHESTER

Things To Do:
Goodspeed Musicals/Norma Terris Theater (860-873-8668): Goodspeed Musicals was formed in 1959 to restore the 19th century Goodspeed Opera House and reactivated it as a professional theatre in 1963. Dedicated to the preservation and advancement of musical theatre and the development of new works to add to its repertoire. At the Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Goodspeed develops new musicals and nurtures emerging artists.

Selden Neck State Park: Selden Island lies directly across the Connecticut River from Chester and offers hiking trails and basic campsites for boaters. The campsites are available from May 1 through September 30, at a fee of $5. Length of stay is limited to one night. Reservations for can be made after January 14 for stays between May 1 and September 30 by mailing a written request at least 2 weeks before an intended stay.

Chester Historical Society (860-558-4701): Learn more about the history of Chester and Connecticut River through exhibits and literature at the Historical Society Museum.

Galleries & Shops:
Caryn B. Davis Photography: A fine art photography gallery and studio with works by photographer Caryn B. Davis (whose fine photography graces this website). Studio and on-location photographic services available, including architectural, product, editorial, marine, portrait, wedding and event photography. Also photography of 2D and 3D artwork for artists, galleries and portfolios.

Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery: Impressionist oils that capture the essence of the Connecticut River Valley.

West Main Street Studio (860-434-1106): Artist Helene Johnson renders portrait studies in sculptural relief.

Chester Gallery (860-449-3617)

Hammered Edge Studios (860-526-1654): Creative exotic jewelry and world artifacts.

Mer Girl (860-526-3999): Designer clothing.

Where to Stay:
Riverwind Inn (860-526-2014)

Copper Beech Inn (860-767-0330)

Boat & Kyak Rental:
Indian River Marina, Clinton (860-664-3704): A great source of information on kayaking in and around Chester, as well as other Connecticut spots, is the Connecticut Water Trails Association. 

Getting Around:
Essex Taxi (860-767-7433)

DESTINATION CLINTON

Harbor Details:
Connecticut Harbormasters
860-669-0627

General Information:
Clinton Chamber of Commerce (860-669-3889)

Town of Clinton website

DESTINATION CLINTON

Dockage, Moorings & Service:
Town Dock (860-669-7475): The Town of Clinton maintains several transient slips, available on a first-come, first-served basis, just west of Port Clinton Marina. Call the dockmaster for information.

Cedar Island Marina (860-669-8681): Large, full-service “resort” marina on the harbor opposite Cedar Island. Offers transient slips, fuel, pool, playground, children’s activities, bocce court, restaurant, bait-and-tackle shop, free shuttle to town and weekend entertainment.

Port Clinton Marina (860-669-4563): On the harbor next to town ramp and dock. Offers transient slips, floating docks, restrooms, water, electricity and on-site engine and hull repair/service.

Old Harbor Marina (860-669-3500): At the eastern end of the harbor. Offers transient slips, water, electrical hook-up, rigging service, and on-site engine and hull repair and service. Also has picnic facilities and restrooms.

Harborside Marina (860-669-1705): Dockage, service and on-site restaurant.

Indian River Marina (860-664-3704): Small boat marina offering slips, storage, launch ramp and kayak/SUP rental.

Launch Ramp:
A town launch ramp is located adjacent to the town dock, and is accessible on all tide stages. Daily fee for non-residents. Overnight parking available.

The nearest state launch ramp is the East River ramp in Guilford, west of Clinton. This concrete ramp has 25 parking spaces and a toilet.

A municipal sand launch ramp for kayaks and cartop boats is located on Hammonsassett Beach in Madison.

Anchorages:
A federal anchorage with good holding ground is located just west of Port Clinton Marina. Dinghies can be left at the Town Dock but check in with the harbormaster first.

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DESTINATION CLINTON

Dining:
Rocky’s Aqua Restaurant (860-664-3788): Located at Cedar Island Marina, offers good seafood and harbor views.

Lobster Landing (860-669-2005): Vies for the title of “absolute best lobster roll” this side of Maine.

Chips’ Pub III (860-669-3463): Sports pub atmosphere that’s been a town staple for more than 25 years.

Coffee Break (860-664-5066): Breakfast and lunch place popular among locals.

Provisions:
Saldamarco’s Deli and Butcher Shop (860-669-3469): Features a butcher shop, pizza, pasta, and prepared dinners to go.

DESTINATION CLINTON

Things To Do:
Clinton Historical Society (860-669-2148): Located at 103 East Main St., the historical society maintains several historic properties in town, including the 1750 “Brick House” and collections in several public buildings.

Chamard Vineyards (860-664-0299): Located 115 Cow Hill Road, Chamard Vineyards offers tours of the winery, which produces an award-winning chardonnay.

Cool Shops:
Clinton Antique Center (860-669-3839): Quality antiques and collectables.

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlet Center (860-664-0700): Shop at Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan and Michael Kors among 70 other high-end retailers.

Fringe Modern & Vintage (860-575-9043): Eclectic, modern and vintage clothing as well as a myriad of handmade items from artisans throughout Connecticut.

Cindy Stevens Fine Art (860-304-1666): Original paintings along with prints, mugs, and gifts by local artists.

Clinton Art Gallery (860-552-3329): A Gallery co-op offering fine art, photography, hand-made artisan gifts, poetry readings and workshops, art classes, arts & craft workshops.

Where to Stay:
Cedar Island Marina (860-669-8681): With a pool, playground and party atmosphere at Cedar Island Marina, there’s no need to leave the boat unless you like being pampered with comfy beds, great food and conviviality.

Kyak Rental:
Indian River Marina & Kayak (860-664-3704)

Getting Around:
Essex Taxi (860-767-7433)