- 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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Main Street (Route 156), Baptist Lane, East Lyme, CT
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The Hole-in-the-Wall Beach is a small location that features a boardwalk. The site also provides a variety of photo opportunities, including in-route trains and boats that cross under a bridge.
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A white sand beach with a stone jetty on one side and swimming areas, Hole in the Wall Beach is part of McCook's Point Park. The beach is patrolled by life guards during the summer months.
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Devoted to the study, appreciation and protection of marine life, the Mystic Aquarium features a bevy of exhibits and programs for all ages. It includes a children's touch tank, docent-guided tours and dozens of fascinating and beautiful marine species.
6.5 Miles
Mystic, Connecticut's Olde Mistick Village is a quaint historical shopping area closed to motor vehicles. Patrons and leashed dogs are welcome to explore the area and patronize over 40 boutiques.
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409 Main Street, Niantic, CT 6357
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Kids love to explore the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. Located in Niantic, the museum welcomes families and groups of all sizes. Large groups receive discounted admission, but reservations are required.
6.5 Miles
With a schedule of unique shows and performances, Cornerstone Playhouse is a popular tourist destination. Their calendar includes musical comedies along with skits from the neo-vaudevillian genre. Focused upon community, the theater also regularly sponsors fund-raisers for non-profit groups.
6.6 Miles
Mystic Village Cinema 3 is an independently owned movie theater multiplex that shows a combination of first run Hollywood movies and art house, independent, and classic films. The venue also hosts live entertainment.
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Olde Mistick Village Art Cinemas is a combination of an independent cinema and a performing arts theater. Along with the showing of new independent films during the week, live theater and concerts are held during the performance season.
6.8 Miles
The D'elia Antique Tool Museum specializes in highlighting historical tools dating back as early as the 18th century. The museum, over 1,000 square feet, features a large collection of rare woodworking planes among others.
6.9 Miles
The Denison Homestead Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the history of the area on a 300-year-old family farm. The location hosts special events, a farm market, and offers genealogy resources.