Connecticut has oodles of towns and villages, each with their own attractions and histories. Today’s feature focuses on a historic lobstering village located on the shoreline. Noank is comprised of just 2.2 square miles, and only 1.5 of it is land. Talk about tiny! Don’t let the size of this coastal community fool you, it’s definitely a place you’ll want to spend some time in.
Noank has a history firmly rooted in the shipbuilding, fishing, and lobstering industries. With its small size, you can explore the village on foot while enjoying the waterfront scenery.
The tiny village is tucked along the coast in between Mystic and Groton. While the neighboring towns are often seen as prime tourist destinations, Noank has plenty to offer its visitors.
Visit the Noank Historical Society to get a glimpse into the past. Explore photographs, diaries, and more that showcase the maritime history of the town.
While the history is fascinating and the scenery is amazing, there's one more reason you'll want to spend time in Noank - the lobster! Take your stomach on a tour of some of the best lobster eateries in the state.
For a decadent lobster breakfast head to Carson's Store. Located in a landmark building dating back to 1907, this eatery has a retro decor and serves delicious breakfast and lunch.
Mornings bring rich Lobster Benedicts and lobster omelet to the plate. These dishes will change the way you think about breakfast. For lunch find overstuffed lobster rolls and lobster BLTs at the top of the menu.
If you want to dine dockside, take a trip to Ford's Lobsters. This waterfront eatery is a rustic buoy-covered shack and a lobster lover's dream come true.
Enjoy bisque, alfredo, grilled cheese, tacos, and mac and cheese all made with lobster. Or go for the big one, the Lobster Bomb (pictured below) for more lobster than you could imagine on a plate.
Abbott's Lobster in the Rough is another stellar dining choice. Established in 1947, this waterfront seafood shack has its fair share of traffic during the season.
Costello's Clam Shack boasts a three-state water view and plenty of scrumptious seafood. Dine outdoors in the sunshine or inside as you indulge in their mighty menu choices.
While Costello's offers plenty of your fried clam shack favorites, plenty of lobster choices have snuck onto the menu. Dive into lobster rolls or their full lobster dinners to celebrate the lobstering heritage of this coastal village.
