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The Lower Loop


    Travel the most exciting Loop in Connecticut

    What is the Lower Loop?

    The Lower Loop is literally a 10 mile loop around the lower portion of Stratford, Connecticut that has more to offer than you might imagine:


    • Four renowned craft breweries with Tap Rooms
    • Exciting restaurants with al fresco dining - many that are waterfront
    • Three beautiful beaches
    • Amazing wildlife refuge
    • A waterfront golf course
    • Two unique shopping destinations
    • An Air and Space Museum
    • A regional airport with a friendly dive bar on one end of the runway and a historic Car Hop Drive In on the other end.

    Discover Stratford

    The Lower Loop is just one of several destinations worthy of a road trip from anywhere.  Whether you live in Stratford or many miles away, The Lower Loop has a full day's worth of memorable activities for all ages.


    Welcome tO tHE lOWER lOOP

    There's much to see here. What do you want to do?


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    Lower Loop Events

    Take Me There

    Summer in Stratford

    Just a glimpse at all there is to see and do in Stratford!


    Shop at the Award Winning Mellow Monkey

    Not just a store, An Adventure

    Just in! Mellow Monkey for the WIN - a fourth time in the 2022 Connecticut Magazine Reader's Poll:


    Best Gift Shop in State

    Best Home Decor Store In State


    Mellow Monkey is a home décor/design store located in the coastal town of Stratford, Connecticut. 


    In an old warehouse, slightly off the beaten path where the Housatonic river meets the Long Island Sound, Mellow Monkey offers on trend décor, home accents, and gifts featuring a curated blend of offerings from international designers to local artists. 


    A popular tri-state destination and three time winner of Best in Connecticut Awards for Home Decor, Unique Gifts and Lighting.


    Mellow Monkey never fails to live up to its reputation of being "anything but the ordinary."


    Store info

    360 Sniffens Lane

    Stratford, CT

    888-300-0631



    Hours & Directions

    Coming Up in The Lower Loop


    There's Always Lots To See And Do In The Loop!


    Shakespeare Market

    Visit This Exciting OUTDOOR MARKET

    Now an open air market for all to enjoy this beautiful property located directly adjacent to the Housatonic River, the stunning Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Management Area and glorious view of the Long Island Sound.   


    Dozens of vendors, entertainment and fun for the whole family.  The Shakespeare Market is a community driven concept to build on the tragedy of the loss of the American Shakespeare Festival Theater.  


    After you shop, take a short walk and find Mac's Harbor, the original landing location of Stratford's first European settlers in 1639, Bond's Dock and Fishing Pier - the historical site of Stratford's Oyster houses and famed boxing camp during the first half of the 20th century.  


    Stratford's Historic District, located on Academy Hill, is a short walk and contains homes from 17th, 18th, 19th, (and 20th) century homes.

    Learn More

    Shakespeare Market - 1850 Elm Street Stratford, CT 06615 | 203-292-0214 


    Next Market   

    Sunday, Aug 7th

    10AM - 2PM

    Find out more

    Lower Loop Events

    Beach Yoga

    Movie Night At Short Beach

    Short Beach Summer 5K Run

    Every Saturday & Sunday

    8:00 am


    Join us to stretch your body and relax your mind on our beautiful beach. 


    Sponsored by The Surfside Hotel 

    10 Washington Pkwy 

    Sign Up

    Short Beach Summer 5K Run

    Movie Night At Short Beach

    Short Beach Summer 5K Run

    Saturday, Aug 6 

    Kid's Run 8:15am

    5K 8:30am


    5K run (or walk) through the scenic & bucolic Lordship neighborhood. 


    Receive a commemorative shirt or glass, giveaways, snacks & fluids with your registration.  


    There’s also a free kids run on the beach prior to the run.   


    All proceeds are donated to MADD CT.  


    The “Walk Like MADD” 2 mile event follows an hour after the run.  


    Short Beach Park

    1 Dorne Drive

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    Movie Night At Short Beach

    Movie Night At Short Beach

    Movie Night At Short Beach

    Friday night movies at the beach!

    Continuing our Movie Nights at Short Beach sponsored by Knapp's Landing Restaurant.


    Friday, August 5

    Aladdin (animated version)


    Friday, August 19

    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone


    Friday, September 9

    Spiderman - No Way Home


    We ask everyone to continue to be mindful of others, maintain proper social distance from other groups and remember to BE KIND to your fellow movie goers.


    *Music starts at 6:30. Movie will begin at sunset.  Free admission.

    Find out more

    Monday Night Movies

    Double Bogies & Beer

    Movie Night At Short Beach

    Monday Night Movies at Point No Point Park

    at Dusk


    Aug 8

    Lightyear


    Aug 15

    The Sandlot


    Aug 22

    Minions


    Aug 29

    Sing


    Sep 6 (Tuesday Night)

    The Bad Guys


    Sep 19 

    The Greatest Showman



    Point No Point Park, the outdoor event space sandwiched between Riley's by the Sea and Little Pub of Stratford.


    Washington Parkway



    Find out more

    Cruise In Car Show

    Double Bogies & Beer

    Double Bogies & Beer

    August 7, 2022 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Free to Attend
    All Ages Welcome!


    Join us Sunday August 7th for our Cruise-In Car Show. Our friends from Black Horse Garage and Shop Two Coffee will be back again this year along with EP Local serving up delicious breakfast!


    All are welcome to come and showcase their car! Don’t have a car to showcase? No problem! Come on down, enjoy the day and see what cars are on display. 


    Beer starts pouring at 10am! 


    One Headlight will be performing from 11am to 1pm!!


    Questions? Email us at events@tworoadsbrewing.com


    Find Out More

    Double Bogies & Beer

    Double Bogies & Beer

    Double Bogies & Beer

    August 13, 2022 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    All Ages Welcome!


    Join us Saturday August 13th from 1:00-5:00pm for the first ever “Double Bogies & Beers” event!  Enjoy 9 holes of miniature golf in the Hop Yard playing against your family and friends, with chances to win raffle prizes!


    Ticket Details:

     $10/person OR $30/group of 4

                          

    Each golfer will receive 1 raffle ticket to be entered in our raffle drawing

    Find Out More

    Hopyard Vendor Market

    Hopyard Vendor Market

    Hopyard Vendor Market

    August 14, 2022 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm


    Come and shop through our local Vendor Market 


    Full List of Vendors 
    (Please note, vendors are subjected to change)

    The CANdle Collaborative
    The Drunken Jerky
    Rachel Ashely Designs
    Center Street Soap Co
    RX Crystals
    Milford Photo
    Charmed by Wendy
    Hanesie Clothes
    East Street Arts
    L Linen Co.
    Holographic Hippie
    A Couple 2 Tree
    The Prospect Theatre


    This is a FREE Event! 
    Hop Yard Markets are rain or shine! As long as the sun is shining kids and dogs are welcome in the Hop Yard! 


    Tap Rooms will remain 21+


    Future Market Dates
    Sundy September 11th
    Sunday October 9th


    Questions? Email us at events@tworoadsbrewing.com

    Find Out More

    Cornhole Tournament

    Hopyard Vendor Market

    Hopyard Vendor Market

    August 21, 2022 

    11:00 am - 6:00 pm


    Throw Bags, Enjoy a Pint, Win Awesome Prizes!


    Join us Sunday August 21st for an epic cornhole tournament! We are teaming up with our friends from Cornhole By The Sound once again to bring you an amazing cornhole tournament with 3 divisions! Prices vary depending on division.


    Check-In Begins at 11am
    Bags start flying at 12pm


    Whether you’re a cornhole pro or just love the game, there is a division for you!
    Divisions and cost per team below


    Social Division
    $50 to play, 60% payout


    Competitive Division 
    $80 to play, 70% payout


    Advanced Division 
    $100 to play, 80% payout


    Event brought to you by:
    Two Roads Brewing Company
    Cornhole by the Sound
    Naugatuck Valley Cornhole
    Candlewood Cornhole


    There is NO age restriction for this tournament


    Questions? email us at events@tworoadsbrewing.com

    Find Out More

    Farm Fresh and LOCAL

    Hopyard Vendor Market

    Farm Fresh and LOCAL

    Every Monday

    2:00pm - 6:00 pm


    Just outside the Lower Loop, find FARM fresh food brought to you every Monday!  


    All the fixin’s and trimming to make a complete meal too!


    Paradise Green

    121 Huntington Road


    Parking at The Stratford Baptist Church - 40 Park Street and all along Main Street in the retail center.

    Find out more

    Seeking treasure

    Seeking treasure

    Farm Fresh and LOCAL

    Explore one of Connecticut's largest antique centers with approximately 200 dealers across 16,500 square feet and an ever changing selection


    Conveniently located off I-95

    400 Honeyspot Road in Stratford


    203-378-7754

    Find out more

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    Bells ShelLFISH SHOP

    Bells ShelLFISH SHOP

    Bells ShelLFISH SHOP

    7 GENERATIONS OF SHELLFISHING

    681 Access Road Stratford


    For over 7 generations the same family line has been harvesting oysters and clams from Long Island Sound, bringing over 200 years of expertise and quality to each and every catch.


    Bell’s Shellfish proudly harvests clams and Stratford Point Oysters year round.

    Find out more

    Dal Mar By The Sea

    Bells ShelLFISH SHOP

    Bells ShelLFISH SHOP

    Dal Mar By The Sea Pizzeria

    346 Stratford Road

    (203) 870-8877 


    The newest restaurant in the Lower Loop! 

    Take Away or Eat Outdoors on Patio.

    Menu


    Find out more

    Explore The Lower Loop

    Shopping

    Breweries & Bars

    Shopping

    If you like to shop, Stratford has two award winning shopping destinations. The eclectic gift and home decor store, Mellow Monkey, and the largest selection of antiques around, Stratford Antique Center.

    Dining

    Breweries & Bars

    Shopping

    Dine out - outdoors, indoors or waterfront. The Lower Loop has it all!

    Breweries & Bars

    Breweries & Bars

    Breweries & Bars

    If craft brew is your vice, The Lower Loop has 4 unique working breweries with Tap Rooms and the friendliest Dive Bar around

    Beaches & Nature

    Historic & Landmarks

    Breweries & Bars

    All of Stratford's wonderful beaches are located in the Lower Loop - great for swimming, wind or kite surfing, paddle boarding and kayaking. Short Beach offers access to people with limited mobility. The Lower Loop is also host to Connecticut Audubon at Stratford Point, and the Stewart B. McKinney Wildlife Refuge.

    Sports & Recreation

    Historic & Landmarks

    Historic & Landmarks

    The Lower Loop's Short Beach Park hosts a Par 3 Golf Course with panoramic views of Long Island Sound.  There are also tennis courts, a playground, beach volleyball courts and ball field available. The Lower Loop's Lordship neighborhood is a wonderful place for walking, running or biking.

    Historic & Landmarks

    Historic & Landmarks

    Historic & Landmarks

    The Connecticut Air and Space Museum operates in The Lower Loop and offers public tours.  While not open, the Stratford Point Light can be viewed from the adjacent Audubon Connecticut at Stratford Point


    Dine Drink and Stay

    Dining and Drinks

    Knapp’s Landing - Waterfront indoor/outdoor 

    Located along the mouth of the Housatonic River where it meets Long Island Sound.

    Breath taking panoramic views from their large waterfront patio or indoor dining room.

    Indoor/Outdoor bar. Live Music

    Seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, lobster rolls, salads, pasta, and more. Full bar.

    520 Sniffens Lane L/D daily

    Directions


    Riley’s by the Sea - Waterfront in/outdoor 

    Located steps away from the Long Island Sound and the Lordship Sea Wall.

    Breathtaking views of the Sound and of Long Island from their huge outdoor patio, indoor dining room and bar.  Seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, lobster rolls, salads, pasta, and more. Full bar. 

    14 Beach Dr L/D Tue-Sunday

    Directions

     

    Little Pub of Stratford - 10 Washington Parkway  L/D daily

    Breathtaking views of the Sound and of Long Island from their large outdoor patio, indoor dining room and boat shaped bar.  Seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, lobster rolls, salads, pasta, and more. Full indoor and outdoor bar.  Connecting waterfront boutique hotel.

    Directions


    Cibus Latin Fusion - In/outdoor dining 

    1 Woodend Drive L/D daily

    Directions


    Cricket Car Hop - Retro Fast Food- In/outdoor 

    900 Access Rd M-Sat

    Directions


    PizzaCo - in/outdoor 

    1625 Stratford Ave L/D Tue-Sun

    Directions


    Parlor - A Pizza Joint - indoors/takeaway

    999 Stratford Avenue L/D Tue-Sun

    Directions


    Windsock Inn  casual dive bar and eatery open daily indoors/outdoors

    295 Main St

    Directions


    Nikki's Beach House indoors/outdoor

    1 Dorne Drive

    Directions


    Pickle Barrel Deli - casual indoors/outdoors

    1889 Main Street

    Directions


    Lordship Corner Market - casual indoors/outdoors - deli, grocery and ice cream shop.

    350 Stratford Road

    Directions


    Dal Mar by the Sea Pizzeria - take out with some outdoor seating

    346 Stratford Road

    Directions


    My Gyro Turkish Cuisine - indoors/takeaway

    1030 Stratford Avenue - L/D Mon-Sat

    Directions

    Frozen Confectionery Delights

    Zack’s Frozen Yogurt 

    60 Access Road Daily


    Goody Bassett’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream

    2404 Main St Daily


    Lordship Corner Market Ice Cream Shop

    350 Stratford Road

    Craft Brewery Tap Rooms

    Fairfield Craft Ales — Small batch craft brews in friendly tap room with games, BYO food

    724 Honeyspot Rd  Th/F/S/Sun 


    Area 2 Brewing - in/outdoor tap room, BYO food - connected via walking path to Two Roads Brewery 

    1526 Stratford Ave Daily 


    Two Roads Brewery — in/outdoor tap room and beer garden, BYO food

    1700 Stratford Ave Daily 


    Athletic Brewing Company (non-alcoholic) in/outdoor tap room with games, BYO food

    350 Long Beach Blvd Fri/Sat/Sun

    HOTEL

    The Surfside Hotel (small boutique hotel located right on the shores of Long Island Sound)

    10 Washington Pkwy, Stratford, CT 06615
    Phone (203) 612-7523


    Shopping

    Shopping

    Mellow Monkey Gifts & Home Décor — one of Connecticut’s most unique shopping destinations 

    360 Sniffens Lane (near Knapp's Landing Restaurant)

     Mon-Thu 12-6 | Fri-Sat 10-6 | Sun 11-5 


    Stratford Antique Center—16,500 sq feet multi dealer shopping venue 

    400 Honeyspot Road 5 mins 10-5 daily


    Shakespeare Market - 1850 Elm Street Stratford, CT 06615 | 203-292-0214

    The Shakespeare Market is a community driven concept to build on the tragedy of the loss of the American Shakespeare Festival Theater.  


    Now an open air market for all to enjoy this beautiful property located directly adjacent to the Housatonic River, the stunning Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Management Area and glorious view of the Long Island Sound. 


    After you shop, take a short walk and find Mac's Harbor, the original landing location of Stratford's first European settlers in 1639, Bond's Dock and Fishing Pier - the historical site of Stratford's Oyster houses and famed boxing camp during the first half of the 20th century.  Stratford's Historic District, located on Academy Hill, is a short walk and contains homes from 17th, 18th, 19th, (and 20th) century homes.



    Outdoors

    Beaches and Parks

    Short Beach Park—swimming, mobility mats, golf course, softball fields, and courts for basketball, paddle-ball, tennis, and volleyball, sailboard lessons, fishing, concession stand, large playground, changing and shower facilities. Bonfires with permit. Summer outdoor movie nights. Blues on the Beach Concert and Bonfire on the Beach Event.  1 Dorne Drive. Beach stickers for non-residents are $250/season or  $20/day Mon-Thu  and $40/day Fri/Sat/Sun and holidays - good at both Long & Short Beaches


    Long Beach—public beach area for swimming, sailboarding, shell and sea glass collecting and fishing. Located at the end of Oak Bluff Road in Lordship. Non resident fees (see above).


    Russian Beach—public beach located on Park Blvd in Lordship. Limited access provided by the Point-No-Point walkway, the beach is located at the East end of Point-No-Point. No fee. Limited nearby street parking only.


    Audubon CT at Stratford Point — Beautiful 30-acre site, located adjacent to the Stratford Point Lighthouse at the junction of the Housatonic River and Long Island Sound. A great place to see nearly 300 species of birds on a path that runs along bluffs providing panoramic views of Long Island Sound. Open M-F 7am-5pm

    Museums

    Connecticut Air and Space Museum -  

    Vintage aircraft, memorabilia, and artifacts that pertain to Connecticut, both inside and out.  

    Located in the historic 1929 Curtiss Hangar

    225 B Main St, Stratford, CT 06615

    All AGES WELCOME!  Admission Charge

    Hours:  Saturday: 10am- 4pm | Sunday: 10am- 4pm  

    Contact:  (203)-345-1559 - CASC@ctairandspace.org


    Also....

    Connecticut Air & Space Center

    CASC Workshops & Storage

    550 Main Street  

    Hours: Tues: 9am-2pm, Thu: 9am-5pm, Sat: 9am-2pm 

    Visitors to Bldg 6 & 53 must be at least 18 years of age due to Army regulations.

    All new visitors must:

    • Sign-in at Security
    • View the Safety Video
    • Sign the Liability Waiver

    Guests can then proceed with their cars to the CASC's Restoration Workshops on Sniffens Lane.
    Contact:  (203)-345-1559 - CASC@ctairandspace.org

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