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Located off the coast of Stony Creek village (in the city of Branford, CT), the Thimble Islands are an archipelago of 25 small rocky, wooded islands topped with Victorian-era summer cottages (replete with ginger bread trimming). The area is a boating paradise where kayakers, fishing boats, ferry boats, paddle boarders, islanders, & home owners all co-exist to enjoy this picture perfect sanctuary.

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Sunset at Thimble Islands in Connecticut

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Did you know? The Thimble Islands are named after the thimbleberry bush that grows throughout the island area, and are not a reference to their petite size.

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Stony Creek Brewery

5 Indian Neck Ave Branford, CT

203-433-4545

https://www.stonycreekbeer.com/

Stony Creek Market

Stony Creek Market

178 Thimble Islands Road, Branford, CT

203-488-0145

https://stonycreekmarket.com/

The Thimbleberry

The Thimbleberry

~ seasonal, opens in April ~

2 Indian Point Rd, Branford, CT

203-481-2836

https://www.facebook.com/TheThimbleberry/

Volsunga IV

Volsunga IV

4 Indian Point Rd, Branford, CT

203-481-3345

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https://volsunga4.com/

The Islander

The Islander

203-433-2233

http://www.thimbleislander.com

Sea Mist

Sea Mist - Thimble Islands Cruise

203-488-8905

https://thimbleislandcruise.com/

Thimble Island Kayak Rental

Thimble Island Kayak Rental

203-859-0546

https://thimbleislandkayak.com/

Branford River Paddlesports

Branford River Paddlesports

203-980-8451

https://branfordriverpaddlesports.com/

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Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast

Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast

28 West Point Road Stony Creek ~ Branford, CT

203-488-3693

https://thimbleislandsbb.com/

Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast

Stanton House Inn

76 Maple Avenue Greenwich, CT

(203) 869-2110 or (203) 307-0217

https://stantonhouseinn.com/

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We are your paddle sports destination for the whole family located on the Branford River. Rentals,Tours,and Children & Adult Instructions, Corporate Events, Birthday Parties for every age. We can deliver to your summer rental or paddle location of your choice.

TOURS - Thimble Islands/ Outer Island Or The Farm River / Kelsey Beach

Adventure out with us on a three hour tour of Thimble Outer Island located in The Thimble Islands Stony Creek Branford and explore the beautiful archipelago of islands made up of pink granite bedrock. Pack a lunch for Outer Island and enjoy the amazing opportunity to experience one of the only public island in the Thimbles. The Farm River three hour tour offers a serene paddle on the river then a stop for a quick snack and a swim at Kelsey beach. What a great way to spend time on the water. 

Great fun filled day trip location in the heart of Branford.

We are conveniently located on the Branford River with access to L.I. Sound with dozens of small islands, creeks and coves to explore. The Lenny's Seafood Restaurant is less then a half of a mile away  and  Stony Creek Brewery is within walking distance.  We are a short walk to or from the Shoreline East Train Station with connections to Union Station in New Haven. With easy access from Exit 54 off 95. 

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THREE HOUR KAYAK TOURS Available on Saturdays. Private Tours are also available call for details. Start time 9:30-12:30. There is a 3 person minimum.

THIMBLE OUTER ISLAND OR FARM RIVER TOURS - Launch at Specific Locations.

Outer Island Kayak Tour. Join us on a three hour kayaking tour out and around most of the beautiful islands with a stop at Outer Island where we get out on the only island that has public access. Pack a lunch and maybe enjoy a quick swim. Meet at Stoney Creek Boat Ramp Thimble Islands Rd Branford Ct.                                                   

Farm River Tour. Nice serene paddle on the river  with a stop at Kelsey Beach. Great for families. Meet at Farm River State Park East Haven Ct.

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Private guides 45.00 1-hr 60.00 2-hr, instruction, kayak beginner ( sit on top).

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All kayaks, stand up paddle boards & canoe rentals are available with free local delivery & pick-up from the Stony Creek Boat Launch at 1 Indian Point Rd! We also deliver within 15 miles of Branford, CT for a delivery fee. Free local delivery and retrieval included with a rental, and you can have delivery outside of the area for a small fee. You must be 18 years old with a valid ID, and all minors must be accompanied by an adult. We ask for 1 hour notice for local delivery requests and welcome questions and comments. Each kayak or stand up paddle board rental includes one life jacket per person.

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Kayaking and seafood near Connecticut’s Thimble Islands

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Off the coast of Branford , 10 minutes from New Haven , Connecticut, lie the Thimble Islands, a group of about 365 small islands in Long Island Sound. Summer is the perfect time to explore by boat or kayak, and several providers are always eager to show off the islands. After your explorations, seafood dinners and relaxation at a classic New England B&B await.

The islands have been described as “a piece of the Maine coast that drifted in Long Island Sound.” Connecticut Coastal Kayaking leads day-trip tours for newbies and advanced paddlers alike, during which you’ll see beautiful Victorian-style homes and million-dollar mansions on about 25 islands. Trips depart from Stony Creek, a village on the Branford waterfront, and start at $80.

If you prefer to relax as you sightsee, consider a 45-minute cruise of the islands aboard either the Sea Mist or the Volsunga IV . Rates are $10 for adults and $5 for children, and depart from the Stony Creek dock.

Branford is also an ideal spot to enjoy a fresh seafood dinner. Favorites include the U.S.S. Chowderpot III and Lenny’s Indian Head Inn . Since you’ll no doubt be tuckered out after spending a day on the water, rest your head at Linden Point House a small Stony Creek B&B that overlooks the Thimble Islands. Rates start at $175 per night.

There’s more than just the islands, however. If you can spend a few more days in Branford, be sure to take advantage of the area’s great shopping, biking, and hiking opportunities .

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Best launches, spots for thimble islands.

Hi, I just got back from my first paddle in LI Sound and loved it. I paddled the Norwalk Islands and heard the Thimble Islands are great also. I live in the Hudson Valley, so its a long haul for me. Any tips on launch sites, best places to see, things to avoid, after paddle places for seafood with a view, can I really see seals there, etc …would be appreciated for planning a trip.

two choices that I know of You can check the Connyak website or you can check the archives here. Lyn

Go off-season The best launch is downtown in Stony Creek. The locals aren’t all that kayak-friendly, though, so mind where you park (Make sure it’s a legal space — it’ll cost you if it isn’t). If you’re a newbie to ocean paddling, there are currents there to deal with between the islands, and a tide rip off the southern end of Outer Island when the tide is running. An opposing wind can make it big. Also, stay out of the marked channels. They tend to meander in and around the islands. And it’s not legal to land on any of the islands – a main reason the locals aren’t all that friendly to kayakers. One very wealthy local tried to get legislation passed to make us register our boats because they were afraid a paddler would blow up their mansion with a boat full of C-4. No kidding. Don’t go solo until you’re a seasoned salt water paddler, and make sure you have some way to call for help (Preferably a VHF, or a paddling bud that has one). And the advise to check the ConnYak website is good, too.

check out faulkner island too The advice on how to see the Thimble Islands already posted is good advice. Since it’s a long haul, you should kill two birds w/ one stone (as long as the birds aren’t on the endangered species list). When you’re done paddling there, you can head one town over to Guilford and launch at the Guilford marina and check out Faulkner Island. When you come back into the marina, there’s a restaurant right there called the Guilford Mooring, which makes a killer Seafood Fra Diavolo. Or at least they used too, it’s been 4 years since I’ve lived up there.

also of interest to ya Hudson Valley and Beyond Canoe and kayaking Club . They’re up at Norrie Pt. state park this wkend-campin & paddling . They have paddling meet-ups . I was on the sound yesterday as well . VERY nice conditions an I even caught 4 blues ! Email me if ya wanna paddle the sound or the hudson . Mark

Tour with AKT Atlantic Kayak Tours runs a very nice day trip to the Thimble Islands at least once a year. You get to go out with very experienced guides. We had a great time with them a couple of seasons ago. Avi

Ct. land Nazis "And it’s not legal to land on any of the islands…" While the land owners believe that to be true, Ct. law upholds the public trust doctrine. Riparian ownership ends at the mean high water mark. You can legally land anywhere below the high water mark. http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2705&q=323804&depNav_GID=1635 Note the this does not mean that you won’t be confronting a jack-booted storm trooper Nazi thug if you do land.

You are correct about the law But as we say here: “Money Talks”. The shoreline landowners only have rights to the high tide line, and last I knew, were required to provide public access to land in case of an emergency on the water. But tell that to the cop that’s slapping the cuffs on you for having lunch below the high tide line. Most folks who can afford shoreline houses can also afford “Good laws and good law enforcement”. It ain’t called “Corrupticut” for nothing. I once was leading a club paddle at the Thimbles about 8 years ago, and a homeowner started screaming at us to get away from his property, or he’d have us arrested. We were 100 feet offshore. Something about kayakers lowering his property value or some such idiotic nonsense. I offered to call the coast guard and dared him to call the cops, so we could see who would win. He backed down. It isn’t worth the hassles to be in the right in some places, and that is definitely one of them.

Thanks, I’ll so that Thanks, I’ll review the archives & connyak. Must be a really nice place since the locals are guarding it so zealously.

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WHY GO : When Ayn Rand needed to gather material for The Fountainhead when President William Taft sought a summer home when Tom Thumb came a-courting, they all turned to the Thimble Islands, a slip of Connecticut that many New York City to Boston travelers miss.

Most assume that the dingy industrial harbors of Long Island Sound glimpsed through windshields while barreling up I-95 near New Haven, CT is all there is.

But, nope. Not even close.

Lawn chairs on Stony Creek CT waterfront

Exit the Thruway. Hug the coastline. And witness what artists and writers admired and continue to admire about the Connecticut seashore. 

Salt marshes spread like the Kansas prairie. Sea-stained buoys hang from weather-beaten balconies.

Pink granite outcroppings and breathtaking views of pristine coves and towns glimmer in the particular light that inspired the American Impressionist movement.

Thimble Islands photo

Spend a couple of days exploring the region that’s a bit Florida Everglades, a bit Maine Coast. But singularly Connecticut.

For more on the Connecticut shore , read our Connecticut Shoreline Scenic Drive post. Or explore a little further with our roundup of romantic getaways in New England .

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Thimble Islands Things To Do

Do: hop on the sea mist thimble islands cruise   with captain mike.

Take a 45 minute cruise around the mauve-colored Thimble Islands (named for the prolific Thimble Berry, not their size.)

The Volsunga lv Thimble Islands Cruise boat tour

This collection of over a hundred islands of various dimensions (only twenty-five being inhabited islands) – some no bigger than a breadbox, others large enough for 32 houses – is home to star-studded history galore.

President Taft summered on Elton’s Island and at the height of his popularity, Tom Thumb courted a woman on Cut-In-Two Island. Rumor has it that Captain Kidd hid his pirate treasure here.

The real treasure now is in the valuable real estate properties of fabulous summer cottages. 7.5-acre private island Roger Island, with its 8,746-square-foot mansion and Jack Nicklaus-designed putting green, sold for $21.5 million in 2018.

Rogers Island

Find the Sea Mist at the Town Dock in Stony Creek CT. It’s one of three boat companies, with different tour schedules, that includes the Volsunga IV and the Thimble Island Ferry.

DO: Tour the Thimbles on Volsunga IV

If you have your heart set on a Thimble Island tour, and one tour boat is unavailable, take another. Or-  if you’ve already experienced one, try a second. Both tour boat captains grew up in Stony Creek and know these islands – and their stories – like the back of their hands.

When Captain Bob Milne passed away a few years ago, his daughter, Anna Milne, decided to take the helm. Anna grew up by his side, and could easily pilot the boat and regale guests with Thimble Island tales and legends. However, she was required to obtain her Captain’s license: not an easy task. Currently, she’s the only female Cap’n providing public boat tours in Stony Creek.

GO: Take the Thimble Island Ferry to Outer Island for a nature break in the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge

The outermost Thimble Island is home to a cobblestone beach, pink granite boulders, and the nesting habitats of birds and waterfowl.

DO: Kayak the Thimbles

Yep, there’s another way to see the pink granite islands. And that’s with Branford River Paddlesports .

Jerry Wylie - Thimble Island kayak

They supply everything you’ll need for a 2 or 3-hour four-mile paddle around the Thimbles.

Things To Do In Stony Creek CT

Tour: stony creek quarry.

In the mid-1860s, rock quarries flourished on this section of the Connecticut Coast.  Nearly 2,000 people – whole communities – worked to remove, process, and carve the highly desirable pink-speckled and veined stone gleaned from the Stony Creek Granite formation beneath the earth here.

At the turn of the last century, Stony Creek Granite was known to be durable, enduring, and unique. To artists’ eyes, its veining imparted the illusion of “motion,” rendering it almost a living thing.

But over the years, land along the waterfront became too dear, and most of the quarries sold out to encroaching civilization. Now, only one, Stony Creek, is still in operation.

Where to Find Stony Creek Granite

Stony Creek Quarry Operation Stony Creek CT

Chunks of stony Creek pink granite form the base of the Statue of Liberty, the abutments of the George Washington Bridge, Grand Central Station, the 46’ tall column of the West Point Battle Monument, and the entire AT&T Building in New York.

While summering in Stony Creek, Ayn Rand hung about and researched these stoneworks to flesh out the main character of The Fountainhead , Howard Roark, who takes a job in a Connecticut quarry.

Stone Requirements for Landmark Structures

On the National Register of Historic Places, Stony Creek Quarry supplies stone for other iconic Landmarked structures built out of its signature granite. In fact, landmarked structures must “match to existing,” providing that the supplier still exists.

For example, Stony Creek Quarry provided stone for the new Statue of Liberty Museum to match Lady Liberty’s base. And recently, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC removed carpeting from several galleries to replace it with tiles to match the original Stony Creek Granite floor.

Stony Creek Granite Blocks Stony Creek Quarry CT

Most blocks, cut in 25-ton 5’X6’ sections, are sized for sea transport in shipping containers. However, Stony Creek Quarry also specializes in both “oversize” and more organic shapes.

The Peabody Museum at Yale University required a “monumental pedestal” for its large-scale bronze dinosaur and worked with Communications Director and Sculptor, Darrell Petit, who has been at the Quarry since 1989 “in almost every capacity.”

As a sculptor, Petit can “read the stone” and helps procure the perfect block for each custom order. “Most builders want rectilinear blocks, but artists look for more organic shapes,” acknowledges Petit.

Land Management and Sustainability

Diamond Enhanced Stone Cutting Wire on Granite Block

The watchwords for modern rock quarries are Land Management and Sustainability, “so we don’t pollute or leave a pit,” when the quarry is depleted, states Petit. In years past, the granite was cut with torches heated to 3400 degrees with diesel fuel.

But now, the quarry utilizes diamond-enhanced wire, which revolutionized the quarry world, to saw through the stone. Used with water, the process is environmentally friendly, doesn’t compromise the material, and, requiring only one man on the saw, and is three times more productive.

And while once whole broken sections were tossed aside, Stony Creek Quarry now operates with a no-waste policy. Fractured blocks can be bashed into smaller pieces, pounded into gravel, and crushed into sand and then utilized for harbor jetties to protect the shoreline and mixed into concrete for custom paving.

T hroughout the year, the Quarry engages with the design world, welcoming engineers and architects, as well as students in STEM programs, to its 55 acres.   Though generally closed to the public, twice a year, usually on the 2 nd  Saturday in May and October, the Stony Creek Museum arranges very popular tours. 

Stony Creek Museum

VISIT: Stony Creek Museum

The charming little museum celebrates the nostalgia of Connecticut’s coastal village as well as the story of the quarry behind some of America’s most notable landmarks.

Stony Creek Beach

BEACH: Stony Creek Beach

Pack a picnic and catch some rays by the shore at the postage-sized beach on the edge of Stony Creek Village. Stony Creek Beach is one of several beaches found along the coast of Branford CT.

Comfortable blue leather chairs - library reading room with globe

VISIT: Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library

See examples of both rough-hewn and polished Stony Creek Pink Granite here. On rainy days, sink your tush into a comfy chair and read or catch up on email. 

There’s a small but wonderful art gallery and the foyer showcases uniforms from the local Fife And Drum Band.  This is the perfect rainy or snowy day cocoon for bibliophiles.

Thimble Islands Display

SHOP : Taken For Granite

There is really no “downtown” to Stony Creek. There are a few art galleries on Main Street, a couple of market-type eateries, and the library.  That’s it. 

Drive a mile or beyond Stony Creek Village into greater Branson CT, though, to Taken For Granite, a gift shop just as notable for its creative displays (and its name) as it is for its content.

SHOP: Seaside Home and Gifts

This former antique store is now the fun, reasonably priced gift, housewares, clothing shop, Seaside. Seaside shares a building with Stony Creek Market. It’s the perfect place to peruse housewarming gifts – especially if the said house is on one of the Thimble Islands.

Thimble Islands Restaurants

Stony Creek Market

EAT: Stony Creek Market and Pizza

You might be invited to a Town Hall meeting if you linger here long enough. It’s that kind of place. In the morning, Moms and babies prevail, and later on, seniors discuss local and world politics. 

The freshly made Chicken Curry Salad is particularly toothsome, and all dishes are straight from the stove or oven excellent.  From Memorial Day till Labor Day Thursday to Sunday Nights, you can pick up (or eat in) a carb-loading pizza dinner.

EAT: Thimbleberry Café

In the former “Creeker’s” space, chef/owner Mike McNamara presides over this unpretentious eatery.  Breakfasts like The Bear Island (two poached eggs on English Muffin with fresh tomato, sautéed spinach, and melted cheddar) take center stage. 

I can personally attest to the awesomeness of the Home Fries and fresh thyme-infused New England Clam Chowder as well.

The Thimbleberry Outdoor Dining Stony Creek CT

Thimbleberry recently added a shore-side outdoor dining area. Why be stuck indoors in this glorious place?

BEER: Thimbleberry Island Brewing Company

Drop in for tastings, tours, and growlers-to-go at the “largest self-distributing micro-brewery in Connecticut.”

NIGHTLIFE: Stony Creek Brewery

The scene is hopping, pun intended, at the Branford River waterfront location of the Stony Creek Brewery. With dock access, an indoor-outdoor taproom, a game pit, and now a rotating food truck schedule.

Hotels in Branford CT and the Thimble Islands

Stay: thimble islands b&b.

The nearest hotel to the Thimble Islands is the Thimble Islands Bed and Breakfast in Branford, Connecticut. Just two rooms, but each one magnificent, this newcomer to the Stony Creek Village is already a favorite of many. Enjoy wine and cheese in the afternoon on the waterfront patio and a full breakfast in the morning.

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Travel experts Malerie Yolen-Cohen and Sandra Foyt share all-in-one destination guides for the best romantic getaways. Although they generally publish independent articles, this is their collection of collaborative posts. Malerie’s focus and specialty is the Northeastern USA, and she is the Author of the cross-country travel guide, Stay On Route 6; Your Guide to All 3562 Miles of Transcontinental Route 6. Originally from the Caribbean, but based in New York's Capital Region for over twenty years, Sandra specializes in warm-climate destinations.

2 thoughts on “Thimble Islands: Favorite of Presidents, Tom Thumb and Ayn Rand”

I grew up in this charming little village. My family owned a building and business there for many years. My favorite thing to do is to walk down the dirt road to the old trolley bridge. The small beach with it’s little gazebo and the town dock are also favorites.

We’re looking forward to visiting the Thimble Islands area!

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  6. Thimble Islands

    Thimble Islands. Take a boat tour around this stunning archipelago off the Connecticut coast. You'll learn about the area's history and spot picturesque houses and plenty of marine life along the way. Tours last about 45 minutes and are best enjoyed on sunny days, as the water spray can be somewhat chilly. Alternatively, rent a kayak and ...

  7. Explore Branford's Thimble Islands and Stony Creek village

    Thimble Island Bed & Breakfast in Stony Creek , Branford, CT on June 26, 2023. Lisa Nichols for Hearst CT Media. A dreamy onshore getaway is the Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast (28 West Point Road, 203-488-3693). Tucked at the end of West Point Road, the property has one room and one suite, each with a private bathroom.

  8. Kayaking was amazing!

    Kayaking was amazing! Review of Thimble Islands. Reviewed July 21, 2022. My friend and I rented a tandem kayak for my 52nd birthday. It was so much fun! The water was not difficult to paddle in and the islands are adorable to look at. Every house on them is completely different looking and the people on shore and on boats always gave a friendly ...

  9. Kayaking the Thimble Islands

    Review of Thimble Islands. Reviewed December 18, 2015. I paddled my kayak with a buddy around the Thimble Islands in early May. It was cold and the wind was blowing. The currents are strong and the water was cold, so be sure you are properly prepared. Most of the islands seem to be just big rocks-- some with homes on them.

  10. Thimble Islands (Branford): All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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  11. THIMBLE ISLANDS: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

    Thimble Islands. Take a boat tour around this stunning archipelago off the Connecticut coast. You'll learn about the area's history and spot picturesque houses and plenty of marine life along the way. Tours last about 45 minutes and are best enjoyed on sunny days, as the water spray can be somewhat chilly. Alternatively, rent a kayak and ...

  12. Kayaking and seafood near Connecticut's Thimble Islands

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  13. The Islander -Thimble Island Tours

    12 reviews and 23 photos of THE ISLANDER -THIMBLE ISLAND TOURS "Captain Dave is a local who grew up on Kidd Island (yes, as in Captain Kidd) in the Thimbles. His smaller boat can get navigate the inlets better than the bigger Sea Mist. And Captain Dave gives a colorful and often hilarious history and commentary of the islands. He reminded me of "the dude" from Big Lebowski meets Jimmy Buffet.

  14. THE ISLANDER

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  15. Thimble Island Kayak Rental LLC

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  16. Great by Kayak

    Review of Thimble Islands. Reviewed April 23, 2013. We dumped our kayaks nearby and traveled through the islands. It was such fun. When we started, we were near a tour guide, so we listened to his opening speech and got our bearings. Great hidden charm! I think they also have some commercial guided tours.

  17. Best launches, spots For Thimble Islands

    Lyngo September 3, 2008, 11:31pm #2. two choices that I know of. You can check the Connyak website or you can check the archives here. Lyn. Wayne_Smith September 3, 2008, 11:50pm #3. Go off-season. The best launch is downtown in Stony Creek.

  18. Thimble Islands

    STAY: Thimble Islands B&B. The nearest hotel to the Thimble Islands is the Thimble Islands Bed and Breakfast in Branford, Connecticut. Just two rooms, but each one magnificent, this newcomer to the Stony Creek Village is already a favorite of many. Enjoy wine and cheese in the afternoon on the waterfront patio and a full breakfast in the morning.

  19. Thimble Islands

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