- TripBuzz found 248 things to do with kids in or near Groton, Connecticut, including 226 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Westerly, Montauk, Mystic and Charlestown.
- From Eastern Point Beach to Tricentennial Legacy Playground, the Groton area offers 116 different types of family activities, including: Fishing, Beaches, Dog Park and National & State Parks.
- Known for its beautiful shores on Long Island Sound, the city of Groton is framed by the Thames River and the Mystic River. Visitors and residents both enjoy visiting the cities many parks, as they offer impressive views of the water. Featuring a US Navy Submarine Museum, the city is home to the famous USS Nautilus.
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Napatree Point / Beach is a sandy spit that was created by a geologic process called the long shore drift. The beach stretches 1.5-miles in length along the Block Island Sound.
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Built in 1876 and on the National Register of Historic Landmarks, Flying Horse Carousel, has been delighting children for decades. The carousel, whose name was derived from the unique suspension design, is available to ride during non-winter months.
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Featuring an antique carousel, Watch Hill Carousel & Beach offers visitors scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The beach is within walking distance of the downtown, which has shops and a lighthouse for visitors to see.
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Built in1808, Watch Hill Lighthouse, sits atop a bluff near the entrance to Fishers Island Sound in southern Rhode Island. The site, while the building is closed to the public, features breathtaking ocean views and a glimpse at the incredible ocean-front homes.
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Watch Hill Light is a lighthouse which was originally constructed by order of President Thomas Jefferson. The lighthouse is 45 feet tall, and was automated in 1986. A small museum can be found on the lighthouse grounds.
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A spacious, sandy shorefront in full view of the Watch Hill Lighthouse, East Beach, is one of Rhode Island's best kept secrets. With clean, ample bath and changing rooms, bring your kids out for sun, swim, and surf.
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Beautiful and serene, Watch Hill Beach is favorited by locals and travelers to the Watch Hill area. The beach features rock paths, a lighthouse, vintage carousel and nearby ice cream shops.
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The Spirit of Broadway Theater hosts performances for guests to enjoy. The 74-seat theater, which lends itself to a more intimate atmosphere than a larger performance venue, offers gourmet treats.
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The southern most point in Rhode Island, Napatree Point, is a 1.5 mile stretch of sand that now serves as a public beach and nature preserve. Visitors to the point enjoy strolling its length to see ospreys and the federally endangered piping plover.
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A popular spot for swimming and fishing in a natural surrounding, Uncas Pond is stocked with trout by the Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife Department. The pond is also a good spot for flatwater paddling and canoeing.