Old Saybrook is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 10,242 at the 2010 census. It contains the incorporated borough of Fenwick, as well as the census-designated places of Old Saybrook Center and Saybrook Manor. General William Hart House & Museum. Here is a quick list of things to explore in Old Saybrook.

Given it's an island, at some point a plane or a ferry will be involved. There are a surprising amount of options for such a small place. I actually find getting there is part of the fun. It's a quintessential New England experience without all the hubbub of Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard. If you want to bring a car over taking a ferry out of Pt. Judith is your only option (make sure to book a car reservation in advance).