Best Things to Do in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park
17 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Custom House Maritime Museum
The Custom House Maritime Museum sits at 150 Bank Street in Downtown New London Historic District and showcases the city’s maritime heritage.
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Ebenezer Avery House and Museum
Located at 57 Fort Street, the Ebenezer Avery House and Museum was originally built in the 1760s before being moved to its current site in 1971. This historic house museum is maintained by the Avery Memorial Association.
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Groton Monument House Museum
The Groton Monument House Museum is located in the City of Groton.
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Marquee Gallery
Marquee Gallery is an attraction located in Downtown New London.
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New London County Historical Society
The New London County Historical Society is located in the Coit Street Historic District.
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Fort Trumbull Visitor Center
Fort Trumbull Visitor Center is located in the Montauk Avenue Historic District and offers visitors a chance to explore local history.
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U.S. Coast Guard Museum
The U.S. Coast Guard Museum in East New London showcases the history and heritage of the Coast Guard through a collection of artifacts, displays, and interactive exhibits.
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Nathan Hale Schoolhouse
Nathan Hale Schoolhouse is located in Downtown New London, offering a glimpse into the area's historical architecture.
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Nathan Lester House
The Nathan Lester House at 153 Vinegar Hill Road is a well‑preserved example of an unpretentious late 18th‑century farmhouse and one of the few houses of that age left in Ledyard. It sits on more than 156 acres of land now owned by the town, which serves as park and conservation land with trails.
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Nathaniel Hempstead House
The Nathaniel Hempstead House is a historic house museum on Hempstead Street in the Hempstead Historic District, owned by Connecticut Landmarks along with the adjacent Joshua Hempsted House.
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Dinosaur Tracks
Dinosaur Tracks is an attraction located in the Gales Ferry Historic District No. 2.
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Ledyard Oak Site
Ledyard Oak Site is an attraction located in the Gales Ferry Historic District No. 2.
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Lyman Allyn Museum of Art
The Lyman Allyn Museum of Art in East New London houses a diverse collection that spans from 17th‑century European works on paper to contemporary pieces, alongside American fine and decorative art.