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Aquarium - One of
the world’s leading marine research facilities, the Mystic
Aquarium offers both entertainment and education with their
informative exhibits. Beaches and Parks
- There is an abundance of beach and park land here in
Connecticut for all to enjoy, we have listed a few of our
favorites.
Bicycling & Hiking - Whether you rent a bike or bring
your own, we’re sure you’ll be pleased with the variety of
bicycle and hiking trails in the area.
Casinos - Foxwoods is the world’s largest casino and
Mohegan Sun Casino follows closely behind. Both casinos
offer, gaming, entertainment and restaurants for your
enjoyment.
Colleges - Many of New England’s top colleges are near
the Groton Inn.
Ferries - The Cross Sound Ferry travels between New
London to Orient Point Long Island. The Block Island Ferry
travels between Point Judith to Block Island.
Fishing - Whether your sport is river fishing or ocean
fishing there are charter companies and guides to help you
get your catch.
Golf
- Choose from over a dozen places to play golf. Courses vary
from par 54 to par 72. Reservations are suggested for tee
times.
Museums - The Mystic Seaport Aquarium may be the
best-known museum in our area, but there are many others to
visit such as the hands on interactive children’s museum.
Learn about the history of this area rich with nautical life
or visit an art museum.
Performing arts - There is a grand variety of opera,
theatre, dance, dinner theatre, exhibitions, and art
colonies.
Sailing and cruises - The water activities here are
glorious. Pick a cruise that suits your style. There are
sailing cruises, river cruises, light house cruises, and
oceanographic cruises.
Shopping - Malls, outlet stores, arts and crafts
pavilions, and colonial style shopping await your perusal.
Spas
- The four full service spas in the area offer the finest in
pampering and luxury.
Spectator sports - From College to professional sports
to auto racing, the Groton area has it all.
Submarines - There is a rich submarine history in the
area, visit one of the US Navy’s facilities to learn about
submarines.
Wineries - There are multiple wineries and cider mills
that offer tours and tasting throughout the year.
Worship - There are many houses of worship in Long
Island Sound. Visitors are always welcome.
Useful
Links
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