Niantic, CT

Niantic is a seaside village in the coastal town of East Lyme, Connecticut, sitting right along Long Island Sound. It offers an easygoing atmosphere with immediate access to the water. The downtown area sits right beside the shoreline, making it easy to stroll the Niantic Bay Boardwalk, spend an afternoon at McCook Point Park, or grab a bite after swimming at Hole-in-the-Wall Beach. Boaters have plenty of marinas to choose from around the bay, and Route 161 provides a direct link inland toward Interstate 95.

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Families in the village are part of the East Lyme school district, with younger children attending Niantic Center School right in town before heading to the middle and high schools nearby. Main Street features a walkable mix of local shops, seafood spots, and community favorites like the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. Niantic serves as the beachside hub of East Lyme, while the northern Flanders area offers quiet wooded roads, orchards, and daily conveniences just a short drive up the road.