- 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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As a marina, Port Niantic Inc provides visitors with direct access to Niantic River for their boats. It has a picnic area for visitors docking their boats at the marina.
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The Freedom Schooner Amistad in Mystic, Connecticut is a wooden ship built in honor of the slave ship Amistad, which experienced a mutiny while transporting slaves between the United States and the Carribbean. The Freedom Schooner Amistad is dedicated to fostering goodwill and respect between all races.
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Cruising the waters around Mystic, Connecticut, Argia Cruises offers four-hour daytime and sunset cruises aboard an 81-foot sailing vessel. The daily tours accommodate up to 48 passengers. Argia Cruises also accepts charter bookings with advance notice.
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A haven for devotees of handcrafted wooden boats, the Mystic Seaport is a charming port in Connecticut. It features rental slips, a museum, shops and a working repair yard. It is also the venue for Mystic's annual wooden boat show.
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Racing fans come to the Waterford Speedbowl to satisfy their need for speed. Ample bleacher seating, tasty concessions and a fast track make for a day at the races not easily forgotten.
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75 Greenmanville Ave, 7, Mystic, CT 06355
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Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America & the Sea offers a variety of nautical history exhibits and artifacts along with historic vessels and buildings. The museum also hosts several public events and programs.
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Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT
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The second-oldest wooden vessel in the United States, the Charles W. Morgan is a retired whaling ship that now resides at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. It is the oldest surviving whaling ship in the world.
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Close to the beach, Niantic Bay Boardwalk features a mile long boardwalk for visitors to stroll on and take in views of the ocean. Visitors can often see boats taking off in the bay from the shore.
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From boarding to storage, Masons Island Marina offers visitors a range of services for their boats. From the marina, visitors have access to Mystic Harbor and can explore the nearby islands, such as Andrews Island and Sixpenny Island.
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Experience the yesteryears with a visit to the historic Palmer House in Stonington. Built by the Palmer brothers in the mid-1800’s, it offers water views along with authentic portraits and furnishings.