Chamard Vineyards
Chamard is a 20-acre vineyard situated along the Connecticut River. The Vineyard has produced a number of award-winning wines. They are open year round for free tours. Call for times.
115 Cow Hill Rd.
Clinton, CT
860-664-0299

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Here you can take a 12-mile trip along the Connecticut River, that connects to riverboat excursion that takes travelers down the river.
Railroad Ave.
Essex, CT
860-621-9311
Rte. 9 to Exit 3.

Mystic Seaport
Mystic is a world-famous indoor & outdoor maritime museum that tells the story of America and the sea. Here you can board historic ships, visit period homes, and watch working crafts people in the re-created 19th century village. Some events seasonal. They are closed on Christmas Day.
75 Greenmanville Ave.
Mystic, CT 06355
Visitor Information: 860.572.5315 or 888.973.2767
I-95 North, Exit 90.

Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
Here you'll find over 3,500 sea life specimens in 50 exhibits. The Aquarium includes Seal Island, a 2.5 acre outdoor exhibit with four species of seals and sea lions, the Penguin Pavilion, and dolphin & beluga whale demonstrations that take place daily in Marine Theater. Call for special events.
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355-1997
860-572-5955
I-95 North, Exit 90.

Captain's Choice - Fishing charters
Cedar Island Marina
Clinton, CT
860-237-8782

CT Sea Ventures
Thimble Island Cruise aboard the Islander.
Stony Creek, CT
203-397-3921

New London Ferry
One ferry takes passenger and autos back and forth between New London, CT, and Block Island, RI, from mid-June until mid-September. The crossing time takes about 2 hours. The other travels between New London, CT, and Orient Point, NY, during the summer months. The crossing takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Crossing time New London, CT
860-443-5281

Entertainment

Goodspeed Opera House
Built in 1876, the Goodspeed is a national historic landmark. Situated on the Connecticut River, the theater offers a variety of musicals, some old, some on the way to Broadway!
Rte. 82
East Haddam, CT
860-873-8668
I-95 to Exit 69. Follow Route 9 to Exit 7. Turn left at the end of the 3-mile ramp. At the first stoplight, turn right. The theatre is on the right-hand side, just over the bridge on Rte. 82.

Ivoryton Playhouse
This theater specializes in smaller plays.
103 Main St.
Essex, CT
860-767-8348
Exit 65 off I-95 North. Turn left at end of the ramp onto Route 153. go 4 miles to the 3rd traffic light. Turn left towards Centerbrook/Ivoryton. At the 1st light, turn left. The Playhouse is located 1 1/2 miles on the right.

Cedar Ridge Golf Course
34 Drabik Rd.
East Lyme, CT
860-691-4568
Exit 74 off I-95 to Drabik Road on left.

Klein's Golf Driving Range
391 Durham Road, Rte. 79
Madison, CT 06443
203-245-1139

Gyms, Fitness, and Recreation

Madison Racquet Club
Tennis, paddle tennis, swimming pool (pool seasonal). Guest fee required. Call for prices and court availability.
36 Scotland Ave.
Madison, CT
203-245-9444

Saybrook Bowling Alley
925 Boston Post Rd. ( Rte. 1)
Old Saybrook, CT
860-388-3488
Exit 67 off I-95

Shoreline Health & Fitness
Madison Beach Hotel guests may enjoy the use of this local full service health club for a nominal daily fee. Three locations:
210 Main Street
Clinton, CT
860-388-9926

Shopping

Wall Street & Main Street – Madison, CT
Downtown Madison has many small craft shops, antique stores, clothing, jewelry & gift stores. Ask at front desk if you have something special in mind.

The Guilford Green – Guilford, CT
The central focus of the neighboring town of Guilford is it's beautiful Town Green which is surrounded by many interesting shops, galleries and places to dine.

Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets – Clinton, CT
70 premium outlet shops. Opened in September 1996.
I-95 North, Exit 63.
860-664-0700
3 miles east of the hotel.

Tanger Factory Stores – Westbrook, CT
I-95 North, Exit 65.
860-399-8656

State Parks and Walking Trails

Hammonasset Beach State Park
Madison. Located on Boston Post Road, about 3 miles east of hotel. This beautiful State Park is great for swimming, walking, biking, running, camping, jogging, bird watching, beach walks, kite flying, and rollerblading. Meigs Point Nature Center is open year round. The park is open until sunset. Entrance fee in summer.

Chatfield Hollow State Park
Killingworth. Take Route 79 north to Route 80 east about 5 miles, park entrance on left. Beautiful lake with hiking trails, fishing, walking, rollerblading, swamp walk. Entrance fee during summer months.

Middle Beach Road Trail
This is the very best route around for the runner, jogger, walker, and it starts right here at The Madison Beach Hotel. It begins at Middle Beach Road West, which is the first right as you leave our rear parking area. Follow Middle Beach West to the stop sign, turn right at the Madison Beach Club. Continue along the water, enjoying the sites as you go. If you run to the end, you will reach Waterbury Avenue and you will have traveled approximately 2.5 miles. Remember, it's 2.5 miles back.