In fact, Stony Creek granite is in such famous structures as the Lincoln Memorial, Grant's Tomb, the Brooklyn Bridge and the base of the Statue of Liberty. Five islands are supplied with electricity from shore, including Dogfish Island with a charming frame house. Other islanders have their own motor generators. We put in to the Stony Creek town dock. There's not much room.
Tour boats are on both sides.
But an outboard cruiser can tie up at the inshore sides of the floats. The Thimble Islands Beach Club is across the road but it's for members only. The America's Cup Restaurant is open to the public and offers a nautical atmosphere with appropriate dishes. Prices seemed reasonable. On the walls are watercolors done by local artist Mark Johnson, who runs Water's Edge Gallery in Branford.