Groton Attractions
Groton (pop. 45,000) is best known for the submarines which are built here by General Dynamics. The company built the first atomic powered submarine, launched in 1954, which is on display in the town.
Fort Griswold State Park
Fort Griswold State Park is the site of the 1781 massacre by the British, who took the fort and burned the towns of Groton and New London. It covers 17 acres and contains the 1750 Ebenezeer Avery House.
Fort Griswold State Park
57 Fort Street
Groton, CT 06340
United States
57 Fort Street
Groton, CT 06340
United States
Phone 1 (860) 445-1729
Fax 1 (860) 424-4070
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
The museum is open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day and weekends from Labor Day to Columbus Day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Parking
Free
Project Oceanology
Project Oceanology offers educational, hands on boat excursions, which allow passengers to participate in research projects and learn about the ocean. The "Envirolab" cruises offer 2 1/2 hour expeditions of this nature.
Project Oceanology
Avery Point
1084 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
United States
Avery Point
1084 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
United States
Phone 1 (860) 445-9007
Fax 1 (860) 449-8008
Submarine Force Museum
The Submarine Force Museum explores the history of the American Submarine Force through a collections of more than 33,000 artifact. The USS Nautilus is usually located here and open to the public.
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Parking
Free
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
USS Nautilus
The Submarine Force Museum maintains the world's finest collection of submarine artifacts. The USS Nautilus is available for the public to visit.
Hours
May 15 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to May 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Wall of Honor
The Wall of Honor is a 60 foot long black granite wall inscribed with the names of the American submariners who died while serving in World War II.
