Seven interestingPlaces to Visit in

Old Saybrook,Connecticut

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center is a non-profit performing arts organization located in an historic theatre/town hall on Main Street in OldSaybrook. It includes a 250-seat theatre and a small museum honoring Katharine Hepburn, Old Saybrook’s most celebrated resident.

The Connecticut Valley Railroad Roundhouse and Turnaround Site

The Connecticut Valley Railroad Roundhouse and Turntable were built in 1871by the Connecticut Valley Railroad, which was lateracquired by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Both structures wereadded to the National Register of Historic Places on April 28, 1994.

The Tidal Marsh At Fort Saybrook

The TidalMarsh atFortSaybrookconsists of oversix acres of primemarshland,one of the most importantecosystemsservingLong IslandSound.

The marsh provides a perfect habitat for many small animals and birds.

SWAGSwag is a unique shop that sells everything from dollar greeting cards to high end items from far away lands. Every couple of weeks the owners hit the road in pursuit of new items such as linens from France, bedding from Italy, soaps from Provence, old world ceramics, hand crafted candles, or unique home décor and architectural pieces. 117 Main Street Old Saybrook, CT 06475

860-388-5500

CaffeToscanaA quaint coffee house and eatery with seasonal outdoor seating in a lovely courtyard garden with a funky small town atmosphere. Breakfast and lunch are served daily.

The Saybrook Country Barn

What was oncea sea captain’s houseis now a multi-buildingretail space complete with the Curtain Shopthe Rug Shop ,a Martha Stewart furniture gallery,as well as furniture showrooms, a woman’sboutique and an innovative and sophisticated restaurant.

The Monkey Farm

Previously the Old Saybrook Inn, The Monkey Farm got it’s name in 1978.It is one of Old Saybrook’s favoritelocal hangouts.Open 365 days a year you’ll meet a variety of people from boaters to bikers.

Photo Credit:Gina Lombardo