The colony's artists painted 41 panels directly onto the doors and dining-room walls of the boarding house — a tradition that began as a paint-off in 1900.
Old Lyme wears its history lightly: a town green the Impressionists painted, a museum where the art is on the walls because the walls are the art, and river light that has been drawing painters for more than a century. Our Old Lyme designs gather that identity — the clam shell, the 1636 emblem, the colony's light — into wearable form. Painting the light since 1899.
Why People Visit Old Lyme Connecticut
Old Lyme balances arts heritage with beaches and greens. Visitors find quiet museums, sculpture paths, and easy seaside stops. It is graceful, creative, and restful. Travelers find year round appeal in parks, paths, and public spaces. The setting combines natural beauty with accessible neighborhoods and landmarks. History and everyday culture sit side by side in a welcoming way.
