- Our list of the best things to do in Waterford, Connecticut, features the top 302 nearby activities — including 134 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Waterford, 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 15 things to do within the city of Waterford, CT , followed by 287 popular activities in nearby cities, including Westerly, Groton, New London, Mystic, Montauk, Greenport, Clinton, East Haddam, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Niantic, Mashantucket, Old Lyme, Stonington, Madison, Essex, Westbrook, East Hampton, Charlestown, Uncasville, Watch Hill, Colchester, Misquamicut, East Lyme, Willimantic, Middletown and Ivoryton
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The gorgeous Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme, Connecticut offers many appealing features and amenities. It is a popular saltwater swimming destination and has camping facilities. Patrons may picnic at a number of designated spots throughout the park.
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Groton, Connecticut is home to The Submarine Force Museum, a huge repository of submarine-related items and ephemera. Its centerpiece is the USS Nautilus, a decommissioned military submarine now open for tours.
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When the weather is warm, everyone loves to spend time at Ocean Beach Park in New London, Connecticut. This water-themed amusement park offers a clean, 'sugar sand' beach, an Olympic-sized pool, waterslides, a secure locker facility, a mini-golf course and an extensive boardwalk.
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Groton's Naval Submarine Base began as a naval yard in 1868, and was converted to a submarine base during World War I. The working base is home to 160 major facilities and 15 nuclear submarines.
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Elrin/ Elion Beach is a public beach location that provides visitors access to the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy swimming (during the warm months), having picnics, or just relaxing in the sun.
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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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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.
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Spare Time Bowling offers bowling lanes, a large arcade with a wide variety of video games, laser light shows, and a sports grille on the premises. They also host parties and special events.
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The historic National Submarine Memorial is a war memorial that commemorates Royal Navy submariners who died in WWI and WWII. The memorial is made up of multiple bronze statues and a central bronze plaque.
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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.