East Lyme is small Connecticut town along the Long Island Sound
shoreline. It is very similar to the more popular tourist hot-spots
of Old Saybrook and Mystic in terms of quaintness, but without the
“craziness” during the summer months. Plus it has many spectacular
views of the Sound (including beaches) that are freely open to the
public.
Location Background:
This first location I’d like for people to discover is my
favorite place in town to visit and is one of the newest additions
to Niantic. Unfortunately, storm surges from this past winter have
damaged portions of the boardwalk, so it isn’t in the best of
shape, but the majority of it’s mile length can be (and still is)
enjoyed.
Finding the Cache:
Take exit 74 off of I-95. A right off the exit will put you on
Rt. 161 heading towards the water. You’ll see the Sound once you
get to the end of this road (Intersection of Main Street in
downtown Niantic). Turn right and you're on your way to the
cache.
A portion of the parking lot where the cache is located is free
all year around, but on nice days you may find yourself parking on
the street.
There is a passage (aptly named, "Hole in the Wall") which
allows safe passage underneath the train tracks where you'll find
the boardwalk (a mile stretch to the East, the Cooker cache is to
the West). If you have the time, take a walk along the boardwalk,
enjoy its views of the Sound and read its multitude of educational
plaques along the way. There is free beach access along the
elevated boardwalk portion.