The William Gorton Farm, also known as the Bond Farm, is a historic farm complex at 14 West Lane in East Lyme, Connecticut. The site was continuously used for various agricultural pursuits from the late 17th to the early 20th centuries. The existing buildings date from the 18th century to the late 19th century, including a farmhouse, two barns, a blacksmith shop, and the remains of an icehouse and dock.
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The Pattagansett River is a river located in the town of East Lyme, Connecticut, near the village of Niantic. Fishing for bass is a popular activity.
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North Brother Island is a small island in Long Island Sound, part of the town of East Lyme, Connecticut. Its coordinates are 41°17′34″N 72°14′41″W, just off the coast. Its companion, South Brother Island is also a part of the town of East Lyme. Its coordinates are 41 degrees, 17 minutes 22 seconds North and 72 degrees, 14 minutes, 22 seconds West.
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McCook Point is a public park and beach located in the village of Niantic in the town of East Lyme. It adjoins the town's Hole in the Wall Beach to its east and the private Crescent Beach to its west. Combined, the two parks encompass 21 acres of land, the bulk of which is within the section known as McCook Point Park.
McCook Park has the following facilities:
A covered picnic pavilion that can be rented and reserved for use
Two restroom facilities: one at the lower beach area, the other on the bluff near the picnic pavilion
Playground equipment on the bluff area
Parking by the beach and on the bluff by the pavilion
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The Niantic Children's Museum, formerly the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, is an interactive educational and cultural institution located in Niantic, Connecticut. Founded in 1992, the museum covers 5,000 square feet and is designed to encourage children to study arts, sciences, health, and various cultures.
The museum features three major areas: The Discovery Room features a variety of science-based activities and the museum's resident animals. The Imagination Room features encourages learning through play with a fire engine, fishing boat, global market, toy garden and toddler area. The Outdoor Playspace features a retro treehouse, music garden, dig pit, playhouse and kid-sized zipline.
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Rocky Neck State Park is a public recreation area encompassing 710 acres on Long Island Sound in the town of East Lyme, Connecticut, United States. The park encompasses a white sand beach and small boardwalk, tidal river, a broad salt marsh, and a large stone pavilion dating from the 1930s. It is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
The farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 5, 1984.