Take in the waterfront beauty of New London
The area's live music and museums are just some of the reasons to come on holiday to New London. This city's university setting, casino gaming and beaches draw many visitors. Mohegan Sun Casino and Foxwoods Resort Casino are just a couple of the must-see attractions in the area. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Activities and attractions in and around New London
Are you hoping to find things to do during your stay? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that makes New London a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration (7.7 mi / 12.3 km)
- Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art (8.3 mi / 13.3 km)
- Saltwater Farm Vineyard (10.8 mi / 17.4 km)
- Stonington Vineyard (11.1 mi / 17.9 km)
- Lake of Isles (11.1 mi / 17.9 km)
- Jonathan Edwards Winery (13.6 mi / 21.9 km)
Exploring the natural features in New London
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to appreciate the scenery, New London is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are a few of the area's most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Eastern Point Beach (2.8 mi / 4.6 km)
- Ocean Beach Park (3.3 mi / 5.3 km)
- Pleasure Beach (4.2 mi / 6.7 km)
- Groton Long Point Main Beach (5.3 mi / 8.6 km)
- Hole-in-the-Wall Beach (5.5 mi / 8.9 km)
- McCook Point Beach (5.8 mi / 9.3 km)
Seasonal weather in New London
If you're hoping to enjoy some warm-weather activities on your holiday, July, August, September and June are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 21°C.
How to get to and around New London
Fly into New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London), the closest airport, located 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field), which is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) away.
If you'd prefer to travel by train, the main station is New London Union Station.