- 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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Kids and adults learn while having fun at the Connecticut Science Center. Its exhibits include Egyptian sarcophagi, fossils, bones, gemstones and preserved insects. Scouting groups and school field trips are welcome and should reserve tickets in advance.
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The Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is an outdoor riverside park and entertainment venue that hosts a variety of performances, including plays, concerts, and other shows. The plaza also offers scenic walking and jogging areas.
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A four-theater cinema multiplex, Spotlight Theatres shows a variety of first-run Hollywood movies with digital video and sound. Visitors can also dine at the full-service bistro attached to the theater.
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Originally established in 1996, Urban Pools of South Windsor specializes in building, renovating, and repairing inground swimming pools and other water features. The company prides itself on quality and service.
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Located in Hartford, Connecticut, the Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum dedicated to collecting and preserving art from all countries and time periods, with a particular emphasis on American art. It was the first public art music in the United States.
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At the time of its completion in 1919, the 24-story Traveler's Tower, was the seventh tallest building in the world. Visitors to the tower are treated to an amazing 360 degree, panoramic view of Hartford and the surrounding areas.
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The most popular oceanfront location in Newport is found at Easton's Beach. The site features gentle sands that are perfect for walking on, gentle surf for swimming and is conveniently located near shops and eateries.
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Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art displays many different works of art and special exhibits throughout the year and also hosts festivals, concerts and other events. Their nearly 50,000 piece art collection spans 5,000 years of history.
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Rhode Island's Oakland Beach is located in Warwick. This saltwater beach sits on Greenwich Bay and connects to Narrangansett Bay. Beach features several convenient small-craft launching docks. It is most popular in warm weather, but is open throughout the year.
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Connecticut's Old State House, a registered National Landmark, is much more than a typical museum. Featuring 22,000 square feet of historic rooms, interactive displays, guided or self-guided tours and more; discover democracy and citizenship in action.