Champlain South Open Space

Champlain South Open Space is a nature reserve in Town of Old Lyme, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Champlain South Open Space is situated near the neighborhood Old Lyme Historic District, as well as near the hamlet Lyme Station.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Florence Griswold Museum and Old Lyme Congregational Church.

Florence Griswold Museum

Museum

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The Florence Griswold Museum is an art museum at 96 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, Connecticut, whose centerpiece is the former home of Florence Griswold. The house was once the epicenter of the Old Lyme Art Colony whose members played an important role in the development of American Impressionism.

Old Lyme Congregational Church

Church

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The Old Lyme Congregational Church is located in Old Lyme, Connecticut. The church is noteworthy for having been a favorite subject of Old Lyme art colony painters. It is affiliated with the United Church of Christ.

Duck River Cemetery

Cemetery

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The Duck River Cemetery, also known as the Old Lyme Cemetery, is the communal burying ground of the town of Old Lyme, Connecticut. The earliest surviving grave marker dates from 1676 and was carved by William Stanclift, Renold Marvin's gravestone.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Lyme and Old Saybrook.

Old Lyme

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Old Lyme is a coastal town in Mystic-Eastern region of Connecticut. Old Lyme is a quaint little town at the bottom of the Connecticut River on the East banks. It is generally regarded as a summering destination as it has many gorgeous beaches.

Old Saybrook

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Old Saybrook is a city of 10,000 people in Connecticut at the mouth of the Connecticut River. Families and tourists enjoy Old Saybrook's beaches, the high quality of restaurants, and the peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Old Lyme Historic District

Neighborhood

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The Old Lyme Historic District encompasses the historic village center of Old Lyme, Connecticut. Located mainly on Lyme Street south of Interstate 95, the village, settled in the mid-17th century, has an architectural history dating to the early 18th century, flourishing as a shipbuilding center and home to many ship captains.

Champlain South Open Space

Type: Nature reserve
Category: recreation area
Location: Town of Old Lyme, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude

41.3162° or 41° 18′ 58″ north

Longitude

-72.3147° or 72° 18′ 53″ west

Operator

Town of Old Lyme

Open location code

87H98M8P+F4

OpenStreetMap ID

way 1126504302

OpenStreetMap feature

leisure=nature_reserve

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Lyme Station and Black Hall.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Johnnycake Hill and Lyme-Old Lyme High School.

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