If you're looking for a fun brewery to check out, Stony Creek has a great location and some wonderful brews. Lounge on the sandy back patio and look out on the water while you enjoy a Big Cranky IPA. Located in Branford, it's about a 30 minute drive from the Quality Inn in Old Saybrook.
This is a fan favorite in CT! There is something for everyone whether you're an IPA guru or looking for something light and fruity.
Check out a local brewery in Deep River, CT.
If you're looking to experience a little history, take a ride on the Essex Steam Train or Riverboat. You can enjoy lunch or dinner aboard the antique restored train or take in the exquisite views along the Connecticut River aboard the Becky Thatcher riverboat.
If you're looking to see the area and get your workout in all at once, the Essex Railbike adventure is for you! Pedal along 8 miles of railway tracks through conservation land in Old Saybrook, Essex and Westbrook.
Fresh, modern cuisine in a bistro/lounge setting. View their current menu and make reservations on their website https://caferoutier.com/
If you're looking for a dine-in experience, check out Liv's Oyster Bar and Restaurant in the heart of Old Saybrook.
A small seafood shack, if you're looking for something fried, fresh, and to-go!
River Tavern serves Farm-to-Table cuisine with ingredients sourced from local vendors. Menus change daily depending on the availability of in-season ingredients.
If you're looking to dine at a quintessential Connecticut inn, look no further. The Copper Beech serves up excellent meals from breakfast through dinner in a picturesque setting.
Dine at the Saybrook Point Inn and Marina with views of the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound either indoors or outside on the porch. The cuisine features fresh, local ingredients and is served breakfast through dinner.
If you're a book lover, this is your nirvana. The Book Barn is a used bookstore like you've never seen before. Comprised of a large barn, numerous outbuildings, carts, and annexes, the Book Barn is a sprawling property. Each area contains a different genre of book from romance to horror to outdoor adventure and more. If you forgot to pack something to read this weekend, the Book Barn has you covered!
Looking to do a little shopping? The Westbrook Outlets are only a 10 minute drive from the Quality Inn in Old Saybrook.
You get to hang out with alpacas here. Enough said.