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Fun Fact: The Old Mystic Baptist Church which was founded in Groton, Connecticut was the first Baptist Church in Connecticut.
Top attractions within Groton
Fort Griswold Groton. Spend some quality time with your family and friends and at the same time enjoy history, in the place where eighty American patriots were killed in a 1871 battle. The fort is in excellent condition, the Museum has a lot of relics and artefacts. The ruins are only inside the park, as well as some reconstructed buildings on the site. It is a wonderful historical place.
The Shennecossett Golf Course is located near Groton and continues to offer golfers of all playing abilities a scenic and challenging place to play golf. The Thames Rover offers a spectacular view, from the 16th and 17th hole. At any time, people can see the submarines navigating the waterways. You will absolutely love this venue. It also offers amenities of all kinds, such as restaurants where you can enjoy a satisfying meal, bars where you can enjoy beverages of all sorts and restrooms.
5 Things You Must do in Groton
Situated on the Thomas River, Groton, Connecticut is known as home of the Electric Boat Corporation, one of the main contractors for the US Navy’s submarine works. Here are some things you should not miss if you visit Groton.
1. See Gungywamp - This archaeological site in Groton dates from perhaps 2000 B.C. It features Native American and colonial artifacts such as a stone circle and stone room known as the “calendar chamber” where the rooms are unusually lit during equinoxes.
2.Go shell fishing at Bluff Point State Park - Enjoy more than 800 acres of largely undeveloped land by hiking or biking on area trails. Visitors can also go saltwater fishing or shell fishing at the park, however, you must obtain a permit for shell fishing.
3. Check out Project Oceanology - Located at the University of Connecticut’s Avery Point Campus, this marine science center allows visitors to learn about marine life, see oceanographic vessels and equipment as well as visit the floating marine science classroom.
4.Visit the site of the Battle of Groton Heights - A monument is set on the site of this American Revolution battlefield.
5. Visit the Mystic community - Located on the Mystic River, this area of Groton is full of historic places as well as the largest maritime museum in the world.
Other locations near Groton
| Book At | Miles/km to Groton | Directions to Groton | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New London | 1/2 | Directions | 41.35565 | -72.09952 |
| Mystic | 6/9 | Directions | 41.35427 | -71.96646 |
| Norwich | 12/19 | Directions | 41.52426 | -72.07591 |
| Westerly | 13/21 | Directions | 41.3776 | -71.82729 |
| Old Saybrook | 16/26 | Directions | 41.29177 | -72.3762 |
| *Distance is calculated aerial. Actual will be different. | ||||
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