Are you stuck at the hotel, bored out of your mind, since all the men have gone fishing? Don’t worry; there are plenty of things to do in East Lyme, CT. Let’s start with the shopping scene. Of course, this is not to imply that all female tourists are only interested in shopping. We think it’s just a matter of cleanliness. Would you rather handle a new antique and a few new dresses or would you rather take the guts out of a fish? Shopping it is!

Your first stop will be in Flanders Village, as this is the destination spot for many small businesses and stores. In this area, you can find local antique shops, unique gifts and bookstores. If you want to keep in touch with the modern shopping scene then make your way over to the Niantic Bay Boardwalk, a half a mile stretch that features numerous family owned shops and boutiques.

The shopping area has a distinctive New England coastal ambience to it. Here, you can find jewelry, gifts, apparel and home furnishing items. If you are an outdoorswoman and get bored of shopping once you’re finished checking out the overalls section, then you can take a trip on the waterways (still on the Niantic Bay Boardwalk) and enjoy a relaxing kayak or boating ride.

Last but not least, you can go out with your friends and enjoy a flick at the Niantic Cinema. This theater is in downtown Niantic and is a very classy joint with clean surroundings and comfortable seating. You might say that East Lyme, CT has something for everyone. It has something for men, women, children and every other member of the household. From history to outdoor sports to golfing and shopping, you will find it all in this merry beach town.