Surroundings, New London
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There are numerous towns and attractions in the New London surrounding area.
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Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, Connecticut
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center is a tribally owned complex that presents exhibits on the Native and natural history of southern New England. The indoor exhibits feature dioramas, text panels, interactive computer programs, and a series of films that highlight the evolution of Mashantucket Pequot life.Visitors will encounter a 16th-century coastal Pequot village, a glacial crevasse from 18,000 years ago, as well as life on a reservation from 1675 to the 1970s.
Amasa Day House, Moodus, Connecticut
Built in 1816, the house features original stenciled floors and displays Day family possessions. Dr. Amasa Day Chaffee grew up in the Amasa Day house, his life's work and personal belongings are part of the museum's collection. Chaffee was also a well-known art photographer so many of his vintage photos and glass plates are displayed.
The Dinosaur Place, Oakdale, Connecticut
Interactive science and nature displays as well as the Dinosaur Crossing are the highlights of Dinosaur Place. While indoors, visitors can dig for gems, excavate a dinosaur skeleton and explore the Earth's history as far back as 600 million years ago!Outside Dinosaur Place, is the Dinosaur Crossing with 30 life-sized dinosaurs on a 1.5 mile trail. There are touch and learn stations set up along the trails.
Norwich, Connecticut
Norwich was founded in 1659 and the town began to bustle after the wharf was established in 1668. Eventually large mills and factories sprang up along the three rivers and Norwich became a prosperous shipping center.The town also has a baseball stadium for the CT Defenders, golf course, and ice skating rink.
Slater Memorial Museum
Slater Memorial Museum is housed in a stunning Romanesque Revival building. The museum's permanent collection features 18th - 20th century American paintings and decorative arts, including contemporary Connecticut crafts, 17th - 19th century European paintings and decorative arts, African and Oceanic sculpture, Native American objects, and a plaster cast collection of Egyptian, Archaic, Greek, Roman and Renaissance sculpture.
Leffingwell House Historic Museum
Leffingwell House was built in 1675 and was later turned into an inn. The most famous guest was George Washington, who stayed at the inn on occasion. The house displays 17th and 18th C furnishings.
Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley
Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor is mainly rural with the opportunity to observe authentic historic sites, woodlands and enjoy clean waterways.
Prudence Crandall Museum, Canterbury, Connecticut
The Prudence Crandall Museum offers displays and changing exhibits on women's and local history. Prudence Crandall established New England's first academy for black girls.
Quinebaug Valley Hatchery, Central Village, Connecticut
With approximately 600,000 trout raised here each year, Quinebaug Valley Trout Hatchery is one of the largest hatcheries east of the Mississippi.
Essex, Connecticut
Essex (pop. 6,000), once a prosperous shipbuilding community in the early 1800s, still maintains many of its historic buildings from this time period. The first American warship, "Oliver Cromwell" was built here.
Essex Steam Train and Riverboat
This combination train ride and riverboat cruise includes a 12 mile ride on a restored steam train, followed by a 1 1/2 hour cruise on the Connecticut River. The cruise is optional, with all but the last train of the day connecting with the cruise boat.
Connecticut River Museum
The Connecticut River Museum presents displays related to the history of water vessels on the Connecticut River. Steamboats, shipbuilding, the first submarine, and other related artifacts are featured here, as well as changing exhibits.
Pratt House
Pratt House was started in 1700 by John Pratt, Jr. and added to in 1732 as well as 1790 to 1800. The Georgian architecture features period funishings and a herb garden.
Museum of Fife and Drum, Ivoryton, Connecticut
The museum in Ivoryton deals with the history of the Fife and Drum Company and displays drums, fifes, military swords, music, uniforms, medals, awards and photographs.
East Haddam, Connecticut
East Haddam is home to what is thought to be the world's oldest church bell. Located in the tower of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, the bell dates to A.D. 815.
Gillette Castle State Park
Located on a 184 acre estate is the 1919 home of William Hooker Gillette, known for being the actor who played the original Sherlock Homes. The home looks like a medieval fortress from the outside.
Goodspeed Opera House
The Goodspeed Opera House is home to Goodspeed Musicals and the original productions of Man of La Mancha, Shenandoah, and Annie. Three productions are staged each year between April and December at the Opera House in East Haddam.The structure was built in 1876 by William Goodspeed who had a special interest in theatre. Following his death the building served a number of other purposes including a militia base during World War I but was restored in 1959 by Goodspeed Musicals. The Goodspeed Opera House was rededicated on June 18, 1963, with the opening of the musical Oh, Lady! Lady!.
Groton, Connecticut
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Niantic, Connecticut
This area was traditionally the territory of the Nehantic Indians. When the settlers arrived they lived peacefully along side the Indians and later named the town after the tribe using a variation of the name.
Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut
The Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut offers hands on educational exhibits designed for children up to age 11. Exhibits include a health discovery center, a literacy-based display, global village and science room.
Millstone Discovery Center
Millstone Discovery Center in Niantic features petting pools of marine life, as well as hands on science displays. There is also a nature trail which runs along the waterfront.
Thomas Lee House
Built in 1660, the Thomas Lee House is a Colonial wood frame house furnished in period. At the back of the property is a Colonial herb garden.
Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, Connecticut
The Florence Griswold Museum displays a large collection of American Impressionism. Many of the artists were members of the art colony at Old Lyme, including Charles Ebert, William Chadwick, and Will Howe Foote.
Old Lighthouse Museum, Stonington, Connecticut
This 1832 stone lighthouse displays ship models, whaling equipment, naval battle gear, art, and household items from the 1800s.There is a circular staircase which leads to the top and offers great views over the surrounding area.
Waterford, Connecticut
Waterford is a small community outside of New London. The two municipalities were a single township until 1801 when Waterford officially separated. The two towns share a similar history and heritage.
Historic Jordan Green
Historic Jordan Green is a complex of 18th and 19th C buildings which have been reconstructed or relocated to the location. There is a barn, schoolhouse, blacksmith shop and an 1838 home furnished in Colonial and Victorian style. The 1740 Jordan Schoolhouse is the oldest surviving public building in Waterford and was moved to Jordan Green in 1972.
Harkness Memorial State Park
Harkness Memorial State Park is the site of the 42 room Italianate Harkness Mansion, built in 1906. The 230 acre park has beautiful formal gardens, picnic areas, and fishing opportunities.
Military Historians Museum, Westbrook, Connecticut
The Military Historians Museum contains collections of military uniforms, medals, awards, and instruments. Also on display are military vehicles from WWII and Operation Desert Storm.
Fort Shantok State Park, Uncasville, Connecticut
Fort Shantok State Park is a 167 acre park that contains the ruins of the Mohegan Indian fort and burial ground. Fishing and hiking opportunities are available.
Tantaquidgeon Indian Museum
The Tantaquidgeon Indian Museum, founded in 1931, displays American Indian artifacts from Southwestern and Northern Plains Indians
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