Things to Do with Kids in New London, CT

  • TripBuzz found 251 things to do with kids in or near New London, Connecticut, including 236 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Westerly, Montauk, Groton and Mystic.
  • From Ocean Beach Park to Elrin/ Elion Beach, the New London area offers 116 different types of family activities, including: Lighthouses, Theaters, Beaches and Colleges & Universities.
  • Located on the west banks of the Thames River is the city of New London. The waterfront Connecticut city offers picturesque residential living and a thriving business landscape. Though the harbor and Ocean Beach Park are the main tourism draws, the city also offers many arts and music venues, dining, shopping and access to nearby Fisher's Island.
  • TripBuzz found 251 things to do with kids in or near New London, Connecticut, including 236 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Westerly, Montauk, Groton and Mystic.
  • From Ocean Beach Park to Elrin/ Elion Beach, the New London area offers 116 different types of family activities, including: Lighthouses, Theaters, Beaches and Colleges & Universities.
  • Located on the west banks of the Thames River is the city of New London. The waterfront Connecticut city offers picturesque residential living and a thriving business landscape. Though the harbor and Ocean Beach Park are the main tourism draws, the city also offers many arts and music venues, dining, shopping and access to nearby Fisher's Island.
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75% 16 votes
Lighthouses New London, CT MoreLess Info
The New London Harbor Light is the seventh oldest lighthouse in the United States and the tallest in the state of Connecticut. The structure, constructed in 1801, features a fourth order Fresnel lens and brownstone material.
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100% 1 votes
Lighthouses Thames River/New London Harbor Entrance, New London, CT MoreLess Info
A historic lighthouse, the New London Ledge Lighthouse has been restored and preserved by the New London Ledge Lighthouse Foundation. The lighthouse now contains a museum, and is open for tours.
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75% 4 votes
Historic Homes 79 Green Street, New London, CT MoreLess Info
As a historic Colonial home, Richard Douglass House is the former home of a New Londoner captain from the American Revolution. This house is one of the last few gambrel-roof houses remaining in the region.
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57% 14 votes
Historic Buildings 8 Mill Street, New London, CT MoreLess Info
A water powered grist mill, the Old Town Mill was rebuilt after being burnt to the ground during the American Revolutionary War. The mill hosts many events throughout the year including concerts, art shows, and more.
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Theaters 66 Union Street, New London, CT 6320 MoreLess Info
The Flock Theatre in New London offers free Shakespeare productions as well as acting classes for aspiring thespians. Seeing a show at the Flock Theatre is a great way to support the local community.
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Fishing 181 Thames Street, Groton, CT 6340 MoreLess Info
Organizing trips on an 114 foot party boat, Hel-Cat Dock Fishing takes visitors to the region's prime fishing spots for a day of fishing. Depending on the season, visitors can catch seabass, bluefish, and fluke.
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90% 72 votes
Historic Sites 57 Fort St, Groton, CT MoreLess Info
The Revolutionary War comes alive at Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, Connecticut. The park contains the fort and the refurbished Ebenezer Avery House, where wounded colonial soldiers received medical treatment.
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100% 4 votes
Historic Sites 57 Fort Street, Groton, CT 06340 MoreLess Info
Step back into history by visiting Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, CT where the 1781 Revolutionary War massacre led by traitor Benedict Arnold happened. A restoration of the Ebenezer Avery House, which sheltered the wounded soldiers has been restored on the grounds.
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85% 13 votes
Fishing Thames Street, Groton, CT 06340 MoreLess Info
As a party boat, Hel-Cat II Fishing Boat takes visitors on a tour of the region's islands in an 114 foot long vessel. On the fishing charters, visitors can fish for bass, fluke, cod, and more.
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93% 58 votes
Lighthouses Groton, CT MoreLess Info
Groton's Avery Point Light is a beautiful lighthouse with manicured grounds. The property is freely accessible to the public, but no one may enter the lighthouse itself. This is a popular picnic spot.
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