Welcome to the town of East Lyme, CT, a coastal town in the New England territory. It is a very diverse land and has an equally diverse population. There are many beach communities within this town, as well as two notable villages and a spur area. For the most part, East Lyme, Connecticut is made up of quiet residential neighborhoods and wide-open spaces. It has a distinctively rural look to it, and many of its best features are water views, winding roads and wooded terrain. The population is believed to be just over 19,000 people, giving it a 5% increase since the turn of the new century.

Two Villages That Make Up East Lyme

There are two villages that make up the town: the village of Flanders and the village of Niantic. Niantic is usually referred to as the beach side of town and is the most popular with tourists during summer months. In fact, the general population of the town doubles in the summer, and it’s likely because of beach popularity. Flanders Village is less populated and is known primarily for its orchards, high school properties and its green forests.

Some of the most popular locations in Niantic include the Niantic Bay Boardwalk (which is half a mile long) as well as the Children's Museum of South Eastern Connecticut. Some of the communities within the village include Attawan Beach, Old Black Point, Black Point, Crescent Beach, Pine Grove, Oak Grove Beach, Saunder's Point, Giants Neck Beach and the Giants Neck Heights.

Notable Attractions in East Lyme, CT

Flanders has the “four corners,” which is an intersection of Chesterfield Road and the Boston Post Road. This is where several stores and offices are located. Lastly, there’s the Golden Spur, which is found right at the head of the river. The town of East Lyme, CT has several quality hotels and many fine restaurants for you to enjoy.

Notable hotels include the Sleep Inn & Suites on 5 King Arthur Drive as well as the Crescent Beach Hotel on Crescent Beach St. Some of the most popular restaurants include Frank’s Gourmet Grille, Illiano's Ristorante, Pizzeria & Italian Grille, Skippers Restaurant and Niantic Diner.

There are also several beaches in East Lyme, CT. Some of the most popular spots include the Rocky Neck State Park (containing East and West Beach) and the Hole-in-the-Wall Beach. Bear in mind that not all beaches are public areas. Private beaches in town include Crescent Beach, Oak Grove Beach, Black Point Beach, Old Black Point Beach, Attawan Beach, Giants Neck Beach and the Giants Neck Heights Beach.

As for the people of East Lyme, Connecticut? They are a people “committed to quality living in a beautiful town,” or so the town motto says on the official website. These are people just as willing to chip in with youth sports and town parades as they are ready to swim and fish the day away. Naturally, due to the beaches and river areas, water activity is high here. You will not be disappointed when you come see this New England beach paradise!