Places to stay in Clinton, Connecticut

Clinton traces its history from 1663 when the land between Guilford and Saybrook, as they were then bounded, was known as Hammonasset. In this year a committee was appointed by the General Court at Hartford to lay out this area as a plantation. In 1667 the settlement was designated a town and named Kenilworth. By the middle of the eighteenth century, through changes in usage, this name became Killingworth. In 1838 the southern portion was incorporated by the General Assembly as the Town of Clinton, the northern portion retaining the name of Killingworth. The line marking the division between the towns of Killingworth and Clinton was the same as that which divided the first and second ecclesiastical societies, or, as they were later known, "school societies," which were established in 1735. Local restaurants include Nataz, Grand Pizza Shoreline Inc, Clinton Pizza, and The Coffee Break.

If you are travelling in the area, Clinton is located close to Upper Pond, Jared Eliot Middle School, High Hill School, Laurel Hill Cemetery and Sawmill Brook.

As in most small New England shore towns, life centered about fishing, farming, shipbuilding, and the church. One of the early leaders of Clinton's church was the Reverend Abraham Pierson. In 1701, when the General Court of the Colony in Hartford granted a charter for "the founding of a collegiate school within His Majesty's Colony of Connecticut, " its founders chose the Reverend Mr. Pierson as its rector. The first classes were held in his parsonage in Clinton. In later years the school was moved to Saybrook and then to New Haven, where it eventually became Yale University. In the 20th century, Clinton prospered as a suburban bedroom community of New Haven. It is located directly on Long Island Sound. Clinton has one beach uniformly named Clinton Beach. Many fishermen come to Clinton to catch bluefish. The annual Blue Fish Festival is held in Clinton every summer.

Data provided by Clinton Historical Society

The center of Clinton ( which is at is longitude -72°31'37.966 and latitude 41°16'43.05 ) is located 4 miles away from Madison, 5 miles away from Westbrook, 6 miles away from Killingworth and 7 miles away from Ivoryton.

Available Clinton lodging

We currently have 13 accommodations in and around Clinton.

Clinton Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Clinton Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Other useful links:

• Clinton, Connecticut on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in Clinton

Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 86 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, 3 miles from the center of Clinton. Our shoreline restaurants are famous for serving generous portions of the finest fresh seafood. Our prices are reasonable and affordable for the entire family. Both locations enjoy a well earned reputation for fast, friendly and efficient service. Our restaurants were voted The Best Seafood Restaurants € by CT Magazine and attract customers from throughout and beyond CT. Every patron at Lenny & Joe's is guaranteed the finest food and service and they tend to return again and again. Since 1979, Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale has been synonymous with traditional New England seafood at it's best. We serve up not only hearty portions of seafood, but also fun memories to thousands of loyal customers! Our restaurants enjoy local and national recognition for continuing their tradition of excellence. ljfishtale.com

Fish Tale Restaurant ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 1301 Boston Post Road, Madison, 2 miles from the center of Clinton. Our shoreline restaurants are famous for serving generous portions of the finest fresh seafood. Our prices are reasonable and affordable for the entire family. Both locations enjoy a well earned reputation for fast, friendly and efficient service. Our restaurants were voted œThe Best Seafood Restaurants by CT Magazine and attract customers from throughout and beyond CT. Every patron at Lenny & Joe's is guaranteed the finest food and service and they tend to return again and again. ljfishtale.com

Donahue's Madison Beach Grille ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 1320 Boston Post Road, Madison, 2 miles from the center of Clinton. Donahue's is a casual, friendly environment for enjoying great food, great music, and good times. www.donahuesmadisonbeachgrille.com

Closed or unlisted properties

• A Victorian Village Inn closed or delisted.