- Our list of the best things to do in New London, Connecticut, features the top 306 nearby activities — including 140 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- New London, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
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Located inside Beavertail State Park, the Beavertail Aquarium is a managed, small aquatic site that houses a variety of salt water fish and shell fish. Situated within the lighthouse museum in the park, the aquarium is open to visitors daily.
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Bucolic Old Wethersfield is the oldest and most historically significant area in modern Wethersfield. The district is full of immense homes in the Victorian and Second Empire styles. Others are much older and were built before or during the Revolutionary War.
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Comprised of two historic houses, Wethersfield Museum provides visitors with information on the Connecticut towns rich history. The museum features exhibits, artifacts such as love letters and Civil War uniforms, and historical text.
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Featuring a lighthouse that was built in 1856, Beavertail Light and Park, is now part of the Rhode Island Parks System. The area includes hiking/biking trails, Lighthouse Museum, and a breath-taking view from the rocky perimeter at the ocean's edge.
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An ideal place to spend a quiet afternoon kayaking, canoeing, or boating, Wickford Harbor has plenty of areas to explore. The harbor features abundant small islands and coves, each with wildlife that is fun to watch.
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Wallingford Community Pool is a large pool that features six lap lanes and 3-4 areas for open splashing and swimming. The pool has lifeguards on duty and offers water noodles and other pool toys.
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Honoring those who served in war, the Wallingford Vietnam Veterans Monument stands about 11 feet tall. Located in a park like setting, it borders a soccer field where many youth clubs play and compete.
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At Willow Rock Gallery, visitors can purchase a variety of artwork from local artists, from jewelry, to paintings, to pottery. The gallery is run by a local artist who curates the work of regional artists.
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The non-profit organization, the Wethersfield Historical Society, is an educational institution that has the goal of preserving the history and culture of Wethersfield. The organization has a museum that is known for the 'Legendary People, Ordinary Lives' exhibit.
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A central location for the Wethersfield Historical Society, the Keeney Memorial Culture Center is a historic building that has been an elementary school and a high school over its history. Now, the building has gallery spaces, classrooms, and rental spaces.