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Top New London Landmarks: See reviews and photos of sights to see in New London, Connecticut on Tripadvisor.
- What are the best places for sights & landmarks in New London?These places are best for sights & landmarks in New London:Cross Sound Ferry Lighthouse CruisesFort Trumbull State ParkOcean Beach ParkThames River...
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- Ocean Beach Park
- Cross Sound Ferry Lighthouse Tours
- Fort Trumbull State Park
- New London Waterfront District
- Lyman Allyn Art Museum
- Garde Arts Center
- Submarine Force Library & Museum
- Custom House Maritime Museum
- Block Island Express Ferry
- Hempsted Houses
A place made for one of those timeless summer afternoons, Ocean Beach Park has been hailed by National Geographic as one of the best beaches in the country. And while you may not want to move from the long, broad crescent of soft pale sand, there’s plenty for families to get up to at the park behind. I found an arcade with retro games, amusement ri...
Off the coast of New London the waters of Long Island Sound can be difficult to navigate. This explains the profusion of lighthouses out on the sound within a few miles of the city. Among them are the historic Plum Island Light, which is thought to have been the scene of the first amphibious assault by an American army in 1775. Also important is th...
There has been a fort on this rise protruding into the Thames River from the west bank since 1777. That first defense was overrun in 1781 during a raid by Benedict Arnold’s forces in the Revolutionary War. The fort was repaired early in the 19th century, and took on its current design between 1839 and 1852. Fort Trumbull has five sides and four bas...
The city’s lively creative community resides in this 26-block National Register Historic District. Set in sumptuous early 19th-century buildings are one-off boutiques, quirky restaurants, performing arts venues and galleries, some of which I’ll cover below. Walking these streets you’ll be following the footsteps of ocean-going whalers, and historic...
In a solemn Neoclassical building, constructed from local granite and in 12 acres of gardens and lawns, the Lyman Allyn Art Museum dates from 1930. The collection here runs to more than 10,000 pieces. These come from Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia, dating from the 16th century to the present. There are works by Ingres, Poussin, Tiepole and C...
An opulent place to catch a show, the centerpiece of the Garde Arts Center is the Garde Theatre, which opened as a movie palace in 1926. To give the venue a sense of magic and exoticism, the theater has a Moroccan-inflected interior. This is set off by the marvelous 3D bas-relief murals that line the auditorium, painted by Vera Leeper (1899-1969). ...
The United States Navy’s main submarine base on the East Coast is on the opposite bank of the Thames River in Groton. This puts a first-class museum managed by Naval History and Heritage Command mere minutes away. The main attraction at the Submarine Force Library & Museum is the USS Nautilus berthed out front. Launched in 1954, this was the world’...
The New London Maritime Society, which cares for the several lighthouses offshore, is headquartered at the stately Custom House, a Neoclassical edifice from 1833. This building is constructed from granite of different shades, with rusticated blocks as the main material. There’s smooth, lighter toned stone for the Doric columns on its porch and the ...
On a sunny day, I can think of no better place to spend a few hours than Block Island. This is off the tip of Long Island and to the south of Rhode Island. At this time of year the Block Island Express ferry departs New Island up to five times a day for a crossing time of one hour and 20 minutes. Once you land at Old Harbor you can spend the day cy...
One of the oldest surviving houses in Connecticut can be found in New London. The Joshua Hempsted House went up around 1678, and at this time was the birthplace of Joshua Hempsted the second. His diary would prove to be one of the most reliable documents for life in colonial New England. In particular, it detailed the life of the enslaved Adam Jack...
Things to Do in New London, Connecticut: See Tripadvisor's 7,043 traveler reviews and photos of New London tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in New London. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- christopherbO9687MP. Acton, MA 696 contributions. Great overview of how this Fort has served America over several centuries. The Fort Trumbull State Park provides a great overview of how this Fort has served America over several centuries and through several wars.
- Ric A. Turners Falls, MA66 contributions. Nice Venue. First time at the Garde Arts Center to see Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Very impressed with the venue. So glad that the community Saved this building.
- dustythoughts. Manchester, CT2,096 contributions. Gorgeous and active beach. This gorgeous beach has a lot of wonderful amenities for everyone: a beautiful beach that's clean and well-maintained, a boardwalk to stroll and people-watch, a playground for kids, and clean restrooms.
- Larry B. The Villages, FL 118 contributions. Great view of lighthouses, a treat for fans. My wife loves lighthouses, so this was a must see. We bought tickets ahead of time ($33 ea), paid $5 to park the car onsite.
Jul 20, 2022 · Published 2022/07/20. Perched at the mouth of the lovely Thames River, New London is a seaport city in Connecticut. It is also the port of entry to the country’s northeast coast. This lovely city brims with history, nature, and culture and attracts travelers from all over the world.
Residents spend their time enjoying the local beaches, visiting beautiful parks, and being enriched at military museums and arts centers. Here is a list of 25 of the best things to do in New London, CT, near Naval Submarine Base New London.
