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.

Sunset at Thimble Islands in Connecticut

photo credit: slack12

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.

House on the Thimble Islands of Connecticut

Restaurants

Stony Creek Brewery

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/


Boat Tour / Cruise

Volsunga IV

Sail-works

Branford, CT

Enjoy a relaxing, personalized experience cruising around the Thimble Islands on a private charter yacht. The duration of the trip depends on your needs and itinerary, and can be as little as two hours, a full day, or even overnight. Boats are fully skippered and you’ll enjoy the views of the 300 islands, get a chance to swim, and explore quiet parts of the archipelago that you couldn’t reach otherwise.

https://www.viator.com/tours/thimble-islands


Volsunga IV

Volsunga IV

4 Indian Point Rd, Branford, CT

203-481-3345

[email protected]

https://volsunga4.com/


The Islander

The Islander

4 Indian Point Rd, Branford, CT

203-433-2233

[email protected]

http://www.thimbleislander.com


Sea Mist

Sea Mist - Thimble Islands Cruise

4 Indian Point Rd, Branford, CT

203-488-8905

[email protected]

https://thimbleislandcruise.com/


Kayak Rental

Thimble Island Kayak Rental

Thimble Island Kayak Rental

203-859-0546

[email protected]

https://thimbleislandkayak.com/


Branford River Paddlesports

Branford River Paddlesports

203-980-8451

[email protected]

https://branfordriverpaddlesports.com/


Weather

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Hotels / B&Bs


Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast

Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast

28 West Point Road
Stony Creek ~ Branford, CT

203-488-3693

[email protected]

https://thimbleislandsbb.com/


Thimble Islands Bed & Breakfast

Stanton House Inn

76 Maple Avenue
Greenwich, CT

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

[email protected]

https://stantonhouseinn.com/