Florence Griswold Museum is a historic museum that used to be an artist's colony in the early 20th century. The museum has a beautiful garden and exhibits paintings from that period. Kids can enjoy various activities.
Mystic Aquarium is home to over 300 species of marine animals, and interactive exhibits, and experiences like a ray touch pool, beluga whale encounters, and more.
The Dinosaur Place has a variety of activities, including a maze, a playground, a dinosaur trail, and direct encounters with life-size model dinosaurs.
Gillette Castle State Park offers hiking trails and a visit to a 24-room 'castle' built by William Gillette, and offers views of the Connecticut River.
While transportation options are limited in Old Lyme, renting a car would be the most convenient way to travel to the itinerary's locations. However, taxi and ride-sharing services are available in the area. The estimated cost for a rental car for four days is $200, and taxi rides vary depending on the destination.
If you have more time, you may consider adding Essex Steam Train and Riverboat or Old Saybrook Point. If you have less time, you may consider removing The Dinosaur Place from the itinerary.
The nearest airport to Old Lyme, CT is Tweed New Haven Regional Airport (HVN), which is about 30 miles southwest of the city center.