Groton, Connecticut
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RECREATION
State Parks

Bluff Point State Park & Coastal Reserve Depot Road, 860-444-7591, Bluff Point Coastal Reserve offers the visitor a delightful mixture of wooded hiking and biking trails coupled with spectacular wildlife viewing on Long Island Sound. more... map

Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park (circa 1781) 57 Fort Street, Groton, CT 06340, 860-449-6877, Add a touch of reality to your Revolutionary War history lesson with a visit to Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, site of the 1781 massacre led by the traitorous Benedict Arnold. more... map

Haley Farm State Park Brook Street, 860-444-7591, The Park has been preserved as open space and is used for passive recreational purposes.  map


Lakes & Marinas

Kennedy Marine 53 Thames Street, Groton, CT 06340, 860-848-8677, Offers ship chandlery & service. There is a launch service, water taxi and shuttles serving the Thames River area. map

Pine Island Marina 916R Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340, 860-445-9729, Pine Island Marina is a full service marine facility offering: 110 slips, 70 moorings, a ship's store, consignment shop, repair service & parts inventory, bait & tackle shop, charter fishing, ocean kayak rentals and brokerage.  more... map


Billiards

American Billiards 505 Long Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340, 860-446-1561, Open daily at noon, closing times vary. map


Bowling

Holiday Bowl 27 Kings Highway, Groton, CT 06340, 860-445-6500 map


Fishing

Hel-Cat II 181 Thames Street, Groton, CT 06340, 860-535-2066, Striped Bass and Bluefish are their specialty from June to the end of October.  more... map

Otter 916 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340, Pine Island Marina, 860-659-1234, With a 12 foot beam, 110 sq. ft. cockpit and large heated/air-conditioned salon, there is plenty of room for up to six passengers to relax and enjoy an exciting inshore or offshore fishing adventure.  more... map

Reel Deal Sportfishing Charters 916 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340, Pine Island Marina, 860-861-4193, Fishing the waters of Long Island Sound, Montauk, NY, Block Island, RI and beyond. They catch Striped Bass, Bluefish, Summer Flounder, Sea Bass and Scup inshore, and Sharks offshore. more... map


Golf

Birch Plain Golf Course & Driving Range 119 High Rock Road, Groton, CT 06340, 860-445-9918, A par-three course with a driving range. more... map

Goose Run Golf Course Naval Submarine Base, 860-694-3763, This beautiful 9-hole, par 3/4 golf course is set alongside the Thames River. Golfing is available from sun-up to dusk (weather permitting).  map

Great Brook Golf Center 850 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CT 06340, 860-448-7313, Driving range, pro shop and miniature golf - open year round with fun for the whole family. There are 45 covered tees for those rainy days and 15 tees, heated free, also available.  map


Skating

Galaxy Roller Rink 210 Bridge Street, Groton, CT 06340, 860-448-3882, Features a live DJ, birthday parties, lessons and is home to the CT State competition.  map


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