Things to Do with Kids in Niantic, CT

  • TripBuzz found 259 things to do with kids in or near Niantic, Connecticut, including 249 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Montauk, Westerly, Groton and Mystic.
  • From Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut to Black Hawk Fishing Boat, the Niantic area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Fishing, Marinas, Children's Museums and Beaches.
  • Located on Long Island Sound, the city of Niantic is a small beach town spanning just over three square miles. Popular with tourists, the riverfront area offers a prime location for swimming, fishing and boating, as well as a scenic local state park. Those looking to stay indoors can enjoy the towns casinos, boutique hotels and local eateries.
  • TripBuzz found 259 things to do with kids in or near Niantic, Connecticut, including 249 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Montauk, Westerly, Groton and Mystic.
  • From Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut to Black Hawk Fishing Boat, the Niantic area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Fishing, Marinas, Children's Museums and Beaches.
  • Located on Long Island Sound, the city of Niantic is a small beach town spanning just over three square miles. Popular with tourists, the riverfront area offers a prime location for swimming, fishing and boating, as well as a scenic local state park. Those looking to stay indoors can enjoy the towns casinos, boutique hotels and local eateries.
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5.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Lake 183 Boston Post Road, Old Lyme, CT 6371 MoreLess Info
Featuring a surface area of 260 acres, Rogers Lake is situated along wooded terrain and borders Hains Park on its southern end. The lake can be used for boating and for fishing brook and rainbow trout.
5.9 Miles
90% 41 votes
Colleges & Universities 270 Mohegan Ave, New London, CT 06320 MoreLess Info
Designed with tree lined streets and well manicured gardens, Connecticut College is a great place to explore the outdoors. Its rich architecture, fine arts and sports programs are also reasons to visit this New London campus.
6.1 Miles
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.
6.1 Miles
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.
6.1 Miles
- 0 votes
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.
6.2 Miles
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.
6.4 Miles
83% 48 votes
Beaches Beach Pond Road, Groton, CT MoreLess Info
The Eastern Point Beach features concession stands, picnic tables, showers, and playgrounds. The beach's shallow water depths make it a suitable location for swimming and visitors can also view three lighthouses from the site.
6.7 Miles
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.
6.7 Miles
81% 21 votes
Lighthouses New London, CT MoreLess Info
Appearing to rise directly from the Thames River floor, the New London Ledge Light is an unusual lighthouse still in active use. It sits at the entrance to the New London Harbor and is visible from the shore.
6.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Boat Tours 916R Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340 MoreLess Info
Downeast Lighthouse Cruises offers several short cruise options on a real lobster boat. Attractions include a New London Harbor cruise, Fisher's Island cruise, and a sunset cruise. Downeast Lighthouse Cruises also hosts occasional special events.
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