- Our list of the best things to do in Groton, Connecticut, features the top 303 nearby activities — including 139 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Groton, 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 23 things to do within the city of Groton, CT , followed by 280 popular activities in nearby cities, including Westerly, Montauk, New London, Mystic, Greenport, Charlestown, Waterford, Clinton, East Haddam, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Niantic, Mashantucket, Old Lyme, Stonington, Essex, Westbrook, East Hampton, Uncasville, Colchester, Watch Hill, East Lyme, Misquamicut and Ivoryton
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A small, private beach that tends to be less crowded than nearby beaches, Dunes Park offers water access and ample space for sunbathing, picnicking, or playing. It also offers restroom and shower facilities.
16.5 Miles
Essex Library Association offers books in multimedia formats for its visitors. The library has a service where visitors can book a private session with a librarian to help them locate a book or provide technical advice.
16.5 Miles
Paddle Surf RI operates an array of locations throughout southern Rhode Island. The company offers stand up paddle board lessons, clinics, camps, and instructional programs, as well as a variety of equipment for rent.
16.6 Miles
One of Connecticut's most unusual parks is Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam. The park takes its name from its central waterfall, which is riddled with holes that, according to local legend, stretch down into Hell.
16.8 Miles
One of the most popular dining options in Essex, Connecticut is Olive Oyl's, a gourmet takeaway restaurant featuring salads, wraps, soups, pasta and other delicious foods made from locally-sourced ingredients.
16.9 Miles
Experience the glamour of Golden-Era train travel at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex, Connecticut. Surrounded by rolling hills and pristine waterways, this interpretive museum always makes an impression on its visitors.
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Ingham Hill Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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Great Cedar Conservation Area is 320 acre swamp that features a variety of hiking trails that go for several miles. The area wraps around the Hay House property, which features a house made entirely of hay bales.
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Visitors can spend a day at the beach relaxing or skimboarding at Harvey Beach. The beach has a patch of eel grass with a variety of birds in it. There are several lifeguards on duty during the day.
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Featuring works from over 40 local and national artists, Art Essex Gallery is an art gallery with a large variety of creations for sale. Paintings, prints, ceramics, and jewelry are among the products customers can view and purchase.
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1353 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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The Lucky 33 Gemstone Flume Mine is a historic and educational place where visitors can pan for gold or mine for gems using the flume system. Visitors keep all the gold or gems they find.