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New London, CT

New London is a seaport city and a port of entry on the northeast coast of the United States, located at the outlet of the Thames River in New London County, Connecticut, which empties into Long Island Sound. The city is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Connecticut, United States.
  • 2 hand-picked places to stay.
  • Served by Groton-New London Airport (GON).

History

New London is a seaport city and a port of entry on the northeast coast of the United States, located at the outlet of the Thames River in New London County, Connecticut, which empties into Long Island Sound. The city is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.

Where to stay

1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382
Indoor
350 Trolley Line Blvd, MASHANTUCKET, CT 06338
Indoor

Airports

Groton-New London Airport (GON) 3 mi to the centre
155 Tower Ave, Groton, CT 06340 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Westerly State Airport (WST) 15 mi to the centre
Westerly, RI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Elizabeth Field (FID) 7.7 mi to the centre
Fishers Island, NY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Montauk Airport (MTP) 21 mi to the centre
428 E Lake Dr, Montauk, NY 11954 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Wychwood Field 11 mi to the centre
Mystic, CT, US
Outdoor
Stonington Airpark 11 mi to the centre
Stonington, CT, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Fishers Island Ferry District - New London Terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.1 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Thames River Water Taxi - New London City Pier
Ferry terminal · 0.1 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Cross Sound Ferry
Ferry terminal · 0.2 mi from the centre · Cross Sound Ferry Services
Outdoor
Viking Fleet Ferry
Ferry terminal · 0.2 mi from the centre · Viking Fleet
Outdoor
Block Island Express
Ferry terminal · 0.2 mi from the centre · Block Island Express
Outdoor
Thames River Water Taxi - Thames Street Landing/Fort Griswold
Ferry terminal · 0.6 mi from the centre
Outdoor
New London City Pier - Thames Street Landing/Fort Griswold
Ferry route · Thames River Water Taxi LLC
Outdoor
New London City Pier - Fort Trumbull
Ferry route · Thames River Water Taxi LLC
Outdoor
Thames Street Landing/Fort Griswold - Fort Trumbull
Ferry route · Thames River Water Taxi LLC
Outdoor
New London Terminal - Fishers Island
Ferry route · Fishers Island Ferry District
Outdoor
Cross Sound Ferry
Ferry route · Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc.
Outdoor
Montauk, NY-New London, CT
Ferry route · Viking Fleet
Outdoor
New London, CT - Block Island, RI
Ferry route · Block Island Express
Outdoor
East 35th Street, NYC – Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Ferry route · Seastreak
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Groton-New London Airport (GON); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Fishers Island Ferry District - New London Terminal, 0.1 mi); routes include New London City Pier - Thames Street Landing/Fort Griswold, New London City Pier - Fort Trumbull, Thames Street Landing/Fort Griswold - Fort Trumbull.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for New London, CT. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Connecticut · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences