- Our list of the best things to do in New London, Connecticut, features the top 306 nearby activities — including 140 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- New London, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of New London, CT , followed by 286 popular activities in nearby cities, including Westerly, Groton, Montauk, Mystic, Greenport, Charlestown, Waterford, Clinton, East Haddam, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Niantic, Mashantucket, Old Lyme, Stonington, Essex, Westbrook, East Hampton, Uncasville, Madison, Watch Hill, Colchester, East Lyme, Misquamicut and Ivoryton
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Opening its doors in 1975, the XL Center is a 16,000-seat, downtown sports and entertainment complex. Available for rent, the venue is home to the University of Connecticut's basketball teams, the AHL Hartford hockey team, and music and entertainment events.
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New Britain, Connecticut is home to Walnut Hill Park, a beautiful expanse of green land that is popular for strolling, picnicking and nature photography. Its amenities include a paved walking track, two tennis courts and a baseball diamond.
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One of the most famous churches in the United States is Trinity Church in Newport. George Washington once attended services at the site, and guided historic tours are conducted in the church building throughout the year.
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A community theater that emphasizes audience involvement and participation, the Hole in the Wall Theater presents a seasonally-changing slate of shows. Performances have included musicals, classic plays, and adaptations of classic television programs.
41.4 Miles
Off the beaten path, Battery Park is a quiet park with few tourists or crowds. A great view of the water, Newport Bridge, and some of the oldest colonial houses in the country is what makes this spot a destination for many locals.
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Gansett Cruises run through the Narragansett Bay's East Passage and the Newport Harbor aboard a private yacht. The tours take roughly 90 minutes and are narrated by a local guide.
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142 Long Wharf, Newport, RI 02840
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Able to accommodate up to 49 passengers on a fifty-two foot catamaran, Privateer Catamaran Sailing Excursions features daily tours, private charters, sunset sails, and wedding and event trips. The ship leaves from Long Wharf Marina.
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Adventure Rooms offers a distinctive team problem-solving experience, as teams work together to figure out how to escape a room by solving clues, working puzzles, and thinking outside the box. The facility hosts parties and corporate events.
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36 votes
Ella Grasso Blvd., Newington, CT 6111
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Newington, Connecticut is home to the Iwo Jima Survivors Memorial Park, dedicated to American service personnel who fought and died while capturing the island during World War Two. It features a replica of the iconic flag-raising statue.
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More mansion than true cottage, Roseland Cottage is an elegant Gothic Revival-style home in Woodstock, Connecticut. It features a formal garden, Victorian furnishings, opulent textiles and a bevy of antique dining ware.