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New London Connecticut Attractions

Historic Homes & Buildings

  • Hempsted Houses
    11 Hempstead Street • New London, CT 06320
    860-443-7949
    Arguably the best documented 17th century house in America, Joshua Hempsted's home was built in... more...  map

  • Ledge Lighthouse (circa 1909)
    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...  map

  • Monte Cristo Cottage
    325 Pequot Avenue • New London, CT 06320
    860-443-0051
    The Monte Cristo Cottage was the only permanent home of Eugene O'Neill from his birth in 1888 until... more...  map

  • Nathan Hale Schoolhouse
    20 State Street, Union Plaza • New London, CT 06320
    860-873-3399
    Restored schoolhouse where Connecticut's state hero taught prior to enlisting in Washington's army. more...  map

  • Richard Douglass House, The
    77 Green Street • New London, CTIn the Downtown Waterfront Historic District
    860-271-9119
    Historic house of Revolutionary War veteran and father of whaling master, Alexander Douglass. more...

  • Shaw Perkins Mansion
    11 Blinman Street • New London, CT 06320
    860-443-1209
    Connecticut's naval war office used during the Revoluntionary War. Changing exhibits, special... more...  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

  • Olde Towne Mill (circa 1650)
    8 Mill Street • New London, CT 06320
    860-443-6375
    Built by Governor John Winthrop, the mill was originally used to grind corn for colonists. The... more...  map

  • U.S. Coast Guard Academy
    15 Mohegan Avenue • New London, CT 06320
    860-444-8511
    Home of America's tall ship USCG Barque Eagle. Beautiful grounds, museum and chapel. Periodic... more...  map

Museums & Galleries

  • Alva Gallery
    54 State Street • New London, CT 06320
    860-437-8664
    Alva Gallery is about both contemporary art and a commitment to the city of New London,... more...  map

  • Custom House Maritime Museum
    150 Bank Street • New London, CT 06320
    860-447-2501
    The year-round Custom House Maritime Museum's mission is "to preserve New London's U.S. Custom... more...  map

  • Garde Arts Center (circa 1926)
    325 State Street • New London, CT 06320
    860-444-7373
    The Garde Arts Center is a non-profit cultural organization created in 1985 by a regional,... more...  map

  • Golden Street Gallery
    94 Golden Street • New London, CT 06320
    860-235-8660
    Open Thursday through Sunday - other days by chance or by appointment. more...  map

  • Granite Street Gallery
    47 Granite Street • New London, CT 06320
    860-444-0200
    Features monthly fine art & photography shows, classes and workshops. more...  map

  • Hygienic Artist
    83 Bank Street • New London, CT 06320
    Located in the Historic Harris Building
    860-443-8001
    One of New London's premier community development projects and fine arts venue, Hygienic Art... more...  map

  • Lyman Allyn Art Museum
    625 Williams Street • New London, CT 06320
    Located off of Interstate 95 at Exit 83
    860-443-2545
    Housed in a Neo-Classical-style building designed by Charles A. Platt, this community-based museum... more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

  • Connecticut College Arboretum
    270 Mohegan Avenue • New London, CT 06320
    860-439-5060
    Established in 1931, it features 750 acres with a variety of natural ecosystems, hiking trails,... more...  map

  • New London Waterfront Park
    111 Union Street • New London, CT 06320
    860-447-5201
    Offers a half mile promenade and five piers to city residents and visiting tourists. Free floating... more...  map

Science & Technology

Tours & Cruises

  • Discover New London Shuttle
    Eugene O'Neill Drive at Golden Street
    860-443-1209
    The Discover New London Shuttle carries visitors among New London's many interesting and exciting... more...  map

  • SeaPony
    15 Hillside Road • New London, CT 06320
    860-440-2734
    SeaPony is a 64 foot, Rhode Island built dinner tour boat. Her two decks can accommodate up to 149... more...  map

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