Dear Yelp, Stopped here on our way to Mystic. What a great…read moremuseum! We enjoyed the self guided tour of the USS Nautilus. Everyone was more than willing to answer questions. Free to enter, donations appreciated. Love, Nicole

Easy to find. Plenty of parking. They do suggest a donation but it is free…read more The museum is not huge but it's a nice walk with an upstairs area as well. They also have a small gift shop inside and the prices were pretty decent. The best part is outside you can go in an actual submarine. It's incredible how people have spent months inside these small quarters. Definitely suggest walking through it. Also, when I was there, there was a small flea market in the back parking lot. Some really nice items there too. Nice day trip for me.

We visit the base to use the commissary and NEX. There is a submarine museum near here too, which…read moreis excellent, and in an area that does not require a military ID to access. First off, you do need a Military ID to get on base (every adult in the car) and again when trying to purchase items on base. To bring a guest on base stop at the visitor office next to the main gate. The base itself seems to have under gone some updates to road signs and basic curb appeal which is very nice for those who live and work here. The commissary and NEX are good sizes, include the expected items, (uniforms, national brands, etc.) and share a parking lot. Grab your shopping cart before entering. Baggers at the Commissary work for tips so bring a few dollars cash; they pack, carry your bags out and put them in your vehicle. NEX is two stories with a food court and restrooms near the entrance. Escalator, elevator and stairs available. Sporting goods, clothes, jewelry, cleaning supplies, H&B, liquor. All the stuff.

The police at the gate were extremely helpful. I had brought a service man back to the base and the…read moredirections I had brought me to the wrong gate. The officer that was checking ID's advised me where to and gave me directions as well as they were super efficient, and extremely kind. I always appreciate police, but in this instance, I double appreciate these gentlemen for not just their service as officers, but their service to our country as well. Thank you so very much!

I really enjoy walking around this area. They have the beach, the house, the garden. There's so…read moremany areas to walk around and take pictures. There's always an event going on.

Stunning gardens in full bloom we enjoyed in late June this year with the beach being very…read moreinviting. There is beautiful expansive lawn with trees and tables to enjoy a picnic. Glad we stopped and look forward to visiting again.

Ever hear of King Philip's War? It was fought between the New England colonists and their Indian…read moreallies against other hostile (and British backed) Indian tribes from 1675-78. New England took on terrible losses (especially in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island colonies) and a dozen of their young towns were destroyed. I read that this War was a leading contributor in the case for an independent American identity, because the colonists were fighting more or less on their own, with no outside support -giving them a "shared identity" as a group different and distinct from the British. Pretty interesting, isn't it? Anyway, this marker taught me that Montville's Mohegan tribe fought on the British side during the war. Located in front of Town Hall is this 2-sided marker from the CT Historical Commission, in the familiar white lettering on a blue background. It has different inscriptions on both sides. The marker is in pretty good condition with side two being in better shape than side one. The colors are brighter on side two with none of the peeling seen on the bottom of side one. The full inscription reads: This area was long the home of the Mohegan Indians, by settlement before the Colonial period, and by reservation until more recent years. Prominent Indian sachems were Owaneco and his father Uncas, who defeated the chief Miantonomoh, a Narragansett, destroying that tribe's will to fight and opening the land to occupation by the whites. Uncas aided the English in King Philip's War of 1675-76, their most difficult and widespread conflict with the Indians. John Mason, about 1723, erected a school to educate and teach Indians the Christian religion. Samson Occum, a student trained at the Reverend Eleazer Wheelock's school in present-day Columbia, taught in New London and became the first ordained Indian minister. He was a missionary to the Indians of New York colony. Visiting England, he raised a sum of $50,000, which was used to found Dartmouth College. Uncas donated lands to English friends in 1658, urging them to settle. Samuel Rogers, the first settler, built a home in 1670 and reared six children, the first white persons born in Montville. Connecticut divided lands to each Indian family in 1790, extending equal rights to all Indians as to whites in 1872. Sarah Huntington and Sarah Breed established a school on Fort Hill about 1827. They raised funds to build the present Mohegan Indian Church in 1831. Nearby are Fort Shantok State Park and Mohegan Indian Burial Ground, the Church, and the Tantaquidgeon Museum, preserving much Indian culture. Erected 1977 by Town of Montville, Montville Historical Society and Connecticut Historical Commission. Four stars for one of the more interesting accounts I've seen on a marker, and for prodding me to go learn something about King Philip's War 159 CT towns done, 11 to go

This lighthouse is located on the campus of UConn and so it's a little harder to find than most…read more You're also going to have some parking restrictions but if you look for "visitor" parking and don't overstay your welcome, you should be fine. Construction on this brown concrete structure completed in 1943 and is officially listed as the last lighthouse built in the state. It fell into disrepair after it was deactivated in 1967 but an extensive restoration project brought it back to stability in 2006. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The building is 41 feet tall and is an octogon-shaped tower. The building is not open to the public but you can press your nose (and camera) up to the ground level windows to see inside. The grounds are mostly handicapped accessible. [Review 18664 overall - 81 in Connecticut - 2186 of 2022.]

Great place to bring a sack lunch & watch the boats & water, or swim & enjoy the beach!read more

Beautiful Campground with Spacious Sites!…read more We had a really nice camping experience at Rocky Neck State Park Campground. Arrival and check-in were very smooth. We actually decided to arrive a day earlier than our original reservation, and they were able to accommodate us as a walk-in and combine the extra night with our existing reservation, which made everything very easy. Firewood is available right outside the check-in area for about $7, and you get a pretty good-sized bundle. Our campsite was in the S section, and we really liked our spot. The sites are spacious with plenty of room for your setup, and each has a picnic table and fire ring. There are lots of beautiful trees throughout the campground, but keep in mind that you are not allowed to hang anything from them. One thing to know is that the campsites are fairly close together, so there isn't much privacy between neighboring sites. That was probably my least favorite part of the campground. However, the sites themselves are large enough that we never felt cramped. Our site was conveniently located near one of the bathroom and shower buildings (Seagull or Osprey, I can't remember which one), and the facilities were clean. There was also water nearby, which was very convenient for tent camping. The bathroom situation in the tent area could definitely use some improvement. The nearby pit toilets were closed during our stay, leaving portable toilets as the closest option. There is also a building near the tent camping area that looks like it could potentially be renovated into additional bathrooms or showers. Having working restroom and shower facilities closer to the tent sites would make a big difference, especially since the existing facilities can be a bit of a walk. Parking is another thing tent campers should be prepared for. Depending on your site, it can be a hike from the parking area to your campsite. If you're bringing a lot of camping gear and don't want to make multiple trips back and forth, I strongly recommend bringing a wagon! The campground itself is beautiful and very clean, and staff come through the area regularly. There is plenty of parking, and another big plus is that there is no additional campground charge for visitors. The other downside for us was the noise. Even after the 10 PM quiet time, there was still quite a bit of activity and noise from some campers. In the tent area, you can also hear cars traveling on the road behind the campground as well as the train when it passes. This may be more noticeable because Rocky Neck is a busy beach campground, but it's something to keep in mind if you're looking for a very peaceful and quiet camping experience. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. Rocky Neck State Park Campground is beautiful, clean, convenient, and offers spacious campsites. A little more privacy between sites, better enforcement of quiet hours, and improvements to the restroom and shower facilities near the tent camping area would make the experience even better.

Came here on a rainy dreery Tuesday and pretty much had the place to ourselves. We walked some of…read morethe trails by the big building that overlooked the water. They weren't too challenging, but you should def have sneakers on the rock overlook area. We walked the boardwalk where we found that the sound was flowing right under the boardwalk we were on under a tunnel. It was so cool and the water looked so clean. Certainly a far walk from the parking lot if you're going for a beach day, so I'd recommend bringing a wagon. Bathrooms were clean.

If you are going South on 95 past Groton, you will go over this bridge. The lanes are wide and the…read moreviews are pretty. Note that there are both right and left exits off this bridge.

Gold Star Memorial Bridge [GSMB]. (3 stars)…read more "City of Groton: The City of Groton is a dependent political subdivision of the Town of Groton in New London County, Connecticut, United States." - Wikipedia "Town of Groton: Groton /rtn/ is a town located on the Thames River in New London County, Connecticut, United States." - Wikipedia Did you know that there is a City of Groton & a Town of Groton!!?? Neither did I. I first encountered GSMB as my friend & I were headed to Bennedito's for some grinders. We passed by a sign that said welcome to the city of Groton. I was confused until my friend explained that there is a City of Groton & a Town of Groton. I'm normally not one to review bridges or landmarks but this bridge intrigued me enough to write this review. GSMB is a set of bridges built parallel to each other which spans approximately 13 miles. It runs between New London & Groton CT. Between the 2 bridges, there are 11 lanes. I rode on both bridges & I have to say it was a neat experience. Hawaii doesn't have bridges like this so when I get the chance I do like to admire the engineering design. I took a Statics (civil engineering) class in college which wasn't terribly exciting to me but seeing this bridge up close brought back all those days in class. "The sum of all forces equals zero." Bridges & Trusses & sleepless nights, OH MY!! Ack... Erase. Abort! My friend told me stories about how subs would destroy their sail because they would forget to lower their equipment prior to passing under the (lower) bridge. Apparently, it happened quite often. I got a chance to ride over GSMB on 3 occasions & I have to say it's steel design creates a very noisy & shaky drive. However, driving on GSMB gives a nice view of the skyline. The speed limit is posted at 55 mph but I swear people were going much faster. Definitely not the Autobahn but it seemed a little nerve-racking to see some cars fly by while listening to the tires hit the steel plates... Ugh. GSMB was given that name to honor the armed forces members from Groton, New London, & Waterford CT who lost their lives in WW1, WW2, & Korean War. --- All in all, a cool bridge to stare at for hours. GSMB is a very busy bridge which sees tens of thousands of cars hourly!! I thought it was weird to see a bike/pedestrian path on the bridge heading SOUTH but I guess people without cars have to travel somehow??!! Seeing the bridge from the ground up was the coolest view for me. It made me realize just how ginormous this bridge really is! Definitely worth a drive over, if ur in the area, to see it for yourself.

Passed by on my way to Captain Scott's Lobster Dock (only to be denied of a lobster roll; they…read morehappened to have closed for the season just a few days prior to my coming)... 1600's... stone house... historic, on the corner of Banks ad something or other... in the middle of a wonderful, quaint smallish downtown area, near the docks... imagining what went on there a few centuries back...

Had such a good time stopping in at the Hempstead Houses and learning a bit more history about the…read morearea. They had an event for the season I definitely recommend going if you like local history. Joshua Hempstead was a farmer, judge, diarist, and tradesman over the course of his life. Him and his wife had nine children. Take a trip to the Houses and learn more about him and the lives/deaths of others that shaped him. Checked out the ghosts and stories of those people: Abigail Hempstead, Joshua Hempstead III, Owen Coffin, Sarah Bramble, John Stoddard, Zipporah Bolles and children, Sarah Wilton, and Anna Warner Bailey.

Stunning & majestic grandeur at 360 degrees for these historic mansions. Amazed and grateful that…read morethese have been restored for us to view this piece of lavish history. We joined the Historic society for the well worth is discount and toured 3 homes in a day, which is just the right amount. A must in the self guided audio tour via the mansions phone app. It really adds to the history of the mansion and gives great insight to the families and their world. Please explore these fabulous gems when in the area. Can't wait to see the rest!

Visited the Newport Mansions for the first time during the holidays to see all the beautiful lights…read moreand decorations!!! I visited The Breakers and The Marble House (third mansion is The Elms). Each house was lit up with Christmas lights, as well as a Christmas tree in each room. Also bought tickets to see "The Sparkling Lights" outside on the lawn. The mansions are absolutely grand, elegant, and filled with history!! They all cost money to enter, but there is a free audio tour for each one (bring a headset). I loved learning about each one! Short and sweet summaries of each room as you walk through the houses, with the option to listen to extended versions (for you history lovers). Each mansion has parking close-by (although the website claims you can easily walk from one mansion to the next, they are quite far, especially in the winter). I stopped in for a simple day trip, but lots to see and eat in Newport if you have more time! Another tip would be if you're there to see the Sparkling Lights, earliest admission is 4:30 pm, make sure you're in line by 4:15 pm (it gets long FAST)!

Please take an hour from your day to pay your respects at this historic cemetery. The stones and…read moremausolems are intricate and imposing. The trees are old and majestic but the center of the cemetery is the ENORMOUS beech tree! Truly an awesome experience to stand under the large, leaf laden branches. I also read in The Day that haunted walks will soon be offered for a fee.

Visited yesterday and this Ancient Burying Grounds is a local disgrace. It's touted as one of the…read moreoldest cemetaries in New England and the first generation of original settlers is buried here. I drove 6 hours to visit this cemetary and what I found was an overgrown field full of broken stones strewn everywhere, most unreadable. There is no commemorative map at the site to guide visitors. A drunken homeless man was lying under the overgrown beech tree that definitely needs its branches trimmed to reveal the grave stones located under it. The area reeked of liquor and urine and there was broken glass, empty beer cans and mini liquor bottles strewn about. I didn't dare go behind the branches of that huge tree to look at the stones. Stones are broken, leaning against each other, sunken deeply into the soil to the point of only a few inches showing . How could tours possible walk through this place without further damaging the stones lying about. Some stones are crumbled into pieces with parts of the names being trampled into the soil and one is a Captain's stone. Are there no cemetary restoration groups that would taken on this great mess? When I am looking for relatives in a cemetary I usually will walk through the entire place and take photos even if it takes a couple of hours. I drove 6 hrs to New London , and gave up in disgust after just half an hour at this place. I did not feel safe here. I don't understand how a town can have a historical society that cannot organize volunteers to keep up such an historic attraction. I also visited the Ancient Burying Grounds at Wethersfield and it was much better there, but still has some condition issues, as far as further preservation of stones, but was not at all as bad as New London. Mystic has an immaculate cemetary.