There’s no shortage of hidden gems near Old Saybrook, Connecticut, home to the opulent Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, a classic, four-season New England respite. Present-day Old Saybrook was once the “Saybrook Colony,” founded in 1635 along the sandy, wind-swept banks of the broad Connecticut River. Thus, the region is brimming with historical significance, mouthwatering seafood, and countless aquatic pursuits, such as sailing, fishing, and paddling.