Attractions in New London, Connecticut

Casinos

Mohegan Sun 888-226-7711
1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382
Mohegan Sun offers "some of New England's finest dining, hotel accommodations, retail shopping, live entertainment and sporting events" with more than 300,000 square... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Hempsted Houses 860-443-7949
11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT 06320
Arguably the best documented 17th century house in America, Joshua Hempsted's home was built in 1678. Adjacement is a rare stone house (1759) built by Joshua's grandson... more info map
Ledge Lighthouse
P.O. Box 855, New London, CT 06320
Thames River, Entrance to New London Harbor
This lighthouse is best seen by boat. Tours are available through Project Oceanology. more info map
Monte Cristo Cottage 860-443-0051
325 Pequot Avenue, New London, CT 06320
The Monte Cristo Cottage was the only permanent home of Eugene O'Neill from his birth in 1888 until 1917, when he began supporting himself as a playwright. The 1840's... more info map
Nathan Hale Schoolhouse 860-873-3399
19 Atlantic Street, New London, CT 06320
Restored schoolhouse where Connecticut's state hero taught prior to enlisting in Washington's army. more info map
Richard Douglass House, The 860-271-9119
77 Green Street, New London, CTIn the Downtown Waterfront Historic District
Historic house of Revolutionary War veteran and father of whaling master, Alexander Douglass. more info
Shaw Perkins Mansion 860-443-1209
11 Blinman Street, New London, CT 06320
Connecticut's naval war office used during the Revoluntionary War. Changing exhibits, special events. more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Olde Towne Mill 860-443-6375
8 Mill Street, New London, CT 06320
Built by Governor John Winthrop, the mill was originally used to grind corn for colonists. The water wheel has been rebuilt and awaits further restoration. more info map
U.S. Coast Guard Academy 860-444-8511
15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320
Home of America's tall ship USCG Barque Eagle. Beautiful grounds, museum and chapel. Periodic cadet parades. School tours available. U.S. Coast Guard Band offers... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Alva Gallery 860-437-8664
54 State Street, New London, CT 06320
Alva Gallery is about both contemporary art and a commitment to the city of New London, Connecticut. The gallery offers works by artists, both local and international,... more info map
Custom House Maritime Museum 860-447-2501
150 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320
The year-round Custom House Maritime Museum's mission is "to preserve New London's U.S. Custom House and to promote and interpret the maritime history of the port of New... more info map
Garde Arts Center 860-444-7373
325 State Street, New London, CT 06320
The Garde Arts Center is a non-profit cultural organization created in 1985 by a regional, volunteer network. The Garde owns and operates a complex of four adjacent... more info map
Golden Street Gallery 860-235-8660
94 Golden Street, New London, CT 06320
Open Thursday through Sunday - other days by chance or by appointment. more info map
Hygienic Artist 860-443-8001
83 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320
Located in the Historic Harris Building
One of New London's premier community development projects and fine arts venue, Hygienic Art Galleries & Art Park is "committed to representing a diverse arts community... more info map
Lyman Allyn Art Museum 860-443-2545
625 Williams Street, New London, CT 06320
Located off of Interstate 95 at Exit 83
Housed in a Neo-Classical-style building designed by Charles A. Platt, this community-based museum in New London offers a permanent collection that includes over 10,000... more info map
Tantaquidgeon Indian Museum 860-848-0594
1819 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT 06382
Route 32
Situated on the grounds of the Tantaquidgeon homestead on Mohegan Hill, the Tantaquidgeon Museum is the oldest Native American owned and operated Indian museum in... more info

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Connecticut College Arboretum 860-439-5060
270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320
Established in 1931, it features 750 acres with a variety of natural ecosystems, hiking trails, ponds, and landscape plants. more info map
New London Waterfront Park 860-447-5201
111 Union Street, New London, CT 06320
Offers a half mile promenade and five piers to city residents and visiting tourists. Free floating docks for transient boaters, no overnights. Sailboats: moorings... more info map

Science & Technology

Science EpiCenter & DNA Learning Center 860-442-0391
33 Gallows Lane, New London, CT 06320
The DNA EpiCenter is a leading science educational institution, offering intellectually challenging programs, involving cutting-edge and provocative subjects stimulating... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Discover New London Shuttle 860-443-1209
Eugene O'Neill Drive at Golden Street
The Discover New London Shuttle carries visitors among New London's many interesting and exciting historic sites, museums, galleries, and parks. The shuttle has an... more info map

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