Title: Visit Lyme: 2026 Travel Guide for Lyme, Old Lyme | Expedia.com [Hotels in Lyme](https://expedia.com/Lyme-Hotels.d553248635975865823.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Lyme](https://expedia.com/Lyme-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975865823.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Lyme](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Lyme.d553248635975865823.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lyme Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Lyme.d553248635975865823.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lyme, CT ## Travel Guide ![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) ## Visit Lyme Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975865823) - Lyme Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Lyme ![Hyatt Place Uncasville - Casino Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593900/2593874/46d6d7fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Uncasville - Casino Area 2049 Norwich Montville CT $93 nightly $107 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Montville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,650 reviews) Every thing was great. Very friendly staff, room was very clean and comfortable. Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F23%2F2026&endDate=3%2F24%2F2026&selected=2593874&PinnedHotelID=2593874&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975865823) ![Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10100/10068/a56157af_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton 55 Whitehall Avenue Mystic CT $73 nightly $84 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Mystic. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,444 reviews) Great price for a decent hotel. The breakfast area is spacious! 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Popular attractions Machimoodus State Park and Amasa Day House are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews) Staff was very courteous helpful and responsive. The outdoor space was nice and the bed was very comfortable. Very cool experience!! Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/East-Haddam-Hotels-Postcard-Cabins-Machimoodus.h110235311.Hotel-Information) ![4BR Beach Cottage sits on private beach. Sleeps 12 with comfort, Outdoor grill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34800000/34796500/34796404/13883473_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 4BR Beach Cottage sits on private beach. Sleeps 12 with comfort, Outdoor grill Westbrook CT Book a stay at this beach cottage in Westbrook. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Westbrook Town Beach and Clinton ... [](https://expedia.com/Westbrook-Hotels-4BR-Beach-Cottage-Sits-On-Private-Beach-Sleeps-12-With-Comfort.h34796404.Hotel-Information) ![Lakeside cottage overhanging the water, beautiful window views across the lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23690000/23688900/23688814/204ce159_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakeside cottage overhanging the water, beautiful window views across the lake Ledyard CT Stay at this cottage in Ledyard. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Foxwoods Resort Casino and Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort ... [](https://expedia.com/Ledyard-Hotels-Lakeside-Cottage-Overhanging-The-Water.h23688814.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Lyme](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975865823&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Lyme hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975865823&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[Mar 1 - Mar 2](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975865823&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975865823&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03)[Mar 2 - Mar 3](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975865823&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975865823&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975865823&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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 4/5(4 reviews) 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.com/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 5/5(2 reviews) 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.com/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. 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