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Historic Homes & Buildings

General William Hart House
350 Main Street • Old Saybrook, CT 06475
860-395-3123
This house was once a residence of distinguished Revolution era political and military figure. There is also a gift shop located in the house which has many treasures, such as handcrafted gifts and historical reference books. map

Acton Public Library
60 Old Boston Post Road • Old Saybrook, CT 06475
860-395-3184
The Acton Public Library offers a collection of over 76,000 items, an adult book discussion club, a children's section, magazine exchange and more. The Library also serves as a community resource center providing education, recreation, civic opportunities, cultural programming, and entertainment in the space available for public use.

James Gallery & Soda Fountain
2 Pennywise Lane • Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Located at the Corner of Main Street
860-395-1406
On the National Historic Register and Connecticut Freedom Trail, this building dates back to 1790 when it was originally part of an inn known as the Humphrey Pratt Tavern, where the Marquis de Lafayette stayed, and also made a purchase in 1824. It features an art gallery and gift shop and the original 1896 soda fountain where you can enjoy some old fashioned sodas & ice cream favorites. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. map
Main Street Gallery
59 Main Street • Old Saybrook, CT 06475
860-388-5066
Museum features work from local artists. They have state and federal duck stamp prints, and are the exclusive distributor of the print "Main Street by Gaslight" by Ron Saporito and offer custom framing. They are located in the PAINT Shop. map

Saybrook Point Cruises
Leaving Saybrook Point on Route 154 • Old Saybrook, CT 06475
At the Dock & Dine Restaurant
Enjoy scenic one and two hour cruises up the Connecticut River or into Long Island Sound aboard the Aunt Polly. Lighthouse cruise, Essex Harbor Cruise, and Duck Island Cruise. Memorial Day through Labor Day, every day.