Location: Westbrook
Top Things to do in Westbrook
- 1. Florence Griswold Museum
- 2. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
- 3. Ivoryton Playhouse
- 4. Tanger Outlets Westbrook
- 5. RJ Julia Booksellers
- 6. Indian River Marina
- 7. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
- 8. Connecticut River Museum
- 9. Hammonasset Beach State Park
- 10. Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
The 10 Best Things to Do in Westbrook, United States
Westbrook is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 6,938 at the 2010 census. The town center is also classified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP).
Restaurants in Westbrook
1. Florence Griswold Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
A 13-acre museum campus with a historic home museum, a modern art gallery with changing exhibitions, and gardens and river frontage along the delightful Lieutenant River. Visitors enjoy seasonal events including June's GardenFest and October's Wee Faerie Village. Discovery Sundays (April - September) give visitors of all ages the opportunity to take a mini-lesson in landscape painting and create their own masterpiece on the extensive grounds of the Museum. Visitors can enjoy lunch on the veranda at the outdoor Cafe Flo (May-October), and find unique gifts, exhibition catalogs and more at the Museum Shop. The Museum is named for Miss Florence Griswold, who at the turn of the 20th century opened her home as a boardinghouse which quickly became popular with American artists including Childe Hassam and Willard Metcalf. Museum docents share tales of the Lyme Art Colony and this home of American Impressionism. Check FlorenceGriswoldMuseum.org for a calendar of events and exhibitions.
Reviewed By ZCC414 - Sevenoaks District, United Kingdom
I really enjoyed my visit to Florence's home and boarding house. The volunteers interpreting the house were great with wonderful stories about the house and paintings. The dinning room is amazing- a magical room.
I wasn't so keen on the art gallery with the exhibitions although some of the paintings on display had interesting stories.
I felt the introductory video was long, repetitive and I didn't stay to see it all as a result which I then discovered meant I missed the explanation about the panel paintings. The introductory video at Olana is brilliant at setting the scene if the museum is thinking of doing a new one...
2. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 578 reviews
Take one or both tours in combination for a delightful sightseeing excursion through some of the most scenic areas of Connecticut: scenic train ride in restored railroad cars pulled by a coal-fired locomotive and a ride up the Connecticut River by riverboat.
Reviewed By MrsS0613 - Branford, Connecticut
First class car definitely worth the upgrade. Very spacious and comfortable. Santa and friends each visited with every child. There was a sing alone at the end and the entire crew was super friendly.
3. Ivoryton Playhouse
Overall Ratings
5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By aeschillaci - Old Lyme, Connecticut
Once a summer stock stalwart, this now Equity professional year round theater has been enjoying raves from audiences with this year's productions of WEST SIDE STORY and SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER....among a plethora of other hits. Go for a balcony seat..wonderful views of stage. Next up I HATE MUSICALS, THE MUSICAL!
4. Tanger Outlets Westbrook
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Hollister, Hanesbrands, Reebok, J.Crew, Old Navy, Williams Sonoma, Bath & Body Works, Carter's and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Westbrook. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.
Reviewed By TheSecretVagabond - Connecticut
This outlet mall is conveniently located off I-95 in Westbrook. You'll find the standard variety of stores and a few places to eat. Parking is plentiful. I wouldn't make a special trip here hoping to get bargains. It's a mall disguised as an outlet center. I haven't seen a true outlet center in decades.
5. RJ Julia Booksellers
Overall Ratings
5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Kathy H - Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Luckily I spend time in Madison several times a year and RJ Julia's is always a highlight. The selection beats all for fiction, the staff recommendations are spot on and I always find titles I've not come across in my book adventures. I have to limit my visits or my annual book budget will be blown. I read e books but nothing compares to a wonderful paper book from RJ Julia
6. Indian River Marina
Overall Ratings
5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By DefibtechDonna - Guilford, Connecticut
I've organized group trips with Indian River Marina both for company outings and for groups of personal friends. Chris and his staff were super easy to work with to organize group trips; they were very accommodating, efficient, helpful and pleasant! I would highly recommend planning a group trip with Indian River Marina!
7. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By SandyKNA - Old Saybrook, Connecticut
The Kate is a wonderful, intimate venue offering a wide variety of entertainment in Old Saybrook. There is almost always something happening at The Kate. We have enjoyed a number of excellent tribute bands and plays and look forward to returning often.
8. Connecticut River Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
The museum covers the maritime history of the Connecticut River Valley.
Reviewed By yellowbirdVermont
Our group learned a lot about the history of the area and the Connecticut River. We got to see an amazing mural along the back staircase. There are some unusual exhibits to enjoy.
The beautiful fall day with refreshments on the lawn facing the river added to an exceptional visit for our group. The roses were in bloom across from the museum and the boats were cruising along into the marina. There is even a small gift shop at the museum.
9. Hammonasset Beach State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 459 reviews
Sandy beach ideal for walking.
Reviewed By LMJTravels - Tennessee
Fun, interactive nature center. There is a large Osprey nesting station outside the nature center. Wide, clean, well maintained beach. Beautiful sunset. The beach was uncrowded and there were several bicyclists riding in the park. Clean restrooms.
10. Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Nature refuge in Connecticut's Housatonic region is a popular venue for birdwatchers.
Reviewed By flehrer - Cranston, Rhode Island
On the day that my adult daughter and I went to the wildlife refuge, we saw butterflies, a snake, and a huge mushroom growing on a tree. But, no birds (which is why we went). It was a very nice walk along a well marked trail - through the woods and past a salt marsh. There were families with their children enjoying the path that day also....a nice way to spend an hour or so.
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