With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up all that Truman’s Beach, 55 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here should be Orient Beach State Park, Kontokosta Winery and 67 Steps Beach. Westbrook Town Beach is another wonderful option. It’s 40 miles away and home to a variety of fun things to do. Essex Steam Train, Hammonasset Beach State Park and Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets are just the start.