Things to Do in Groton

There are 3 attractions in Groton. Gardiners Island, privately owned island in long island sound, historic estate, is the most popular.

1

Gardiners Island

Privately owned island in Long Island Sound, historic estate

Island

2

Plum Island (New York)

Island with federal animal disease research facility

Island

3

Camp Hero State Park

State park on former military base with ocean views

Park

4

Connecticut College Arboretum

Botanical arboretum with curated plant collections and trails

Park

5

Gillette Castle State Park

State park featuring medieval-style castle built by actor

Park

6

Mystic Seaport

Maritime museum with a recreated 19th-century seaport

Museum

7

Harkness Memorial State Park

Historic seaside estate with formal gardens

Park

8

Hither Hills State Park

State park with beachfront, dunes and campgrounds

Park

9

Montauk Point State Park

Oceanfront state park with historic lighthouse and bluffs

Park

10

Orient Beach State Park

Long Island state park with sandy beaches and dunes

Park

11

Connecticut River Museum

Museum about Connecticut River's history and riverine heritage

Museum

12

Sag Harbor Whaling Museum

Museum preserving maritime and whaling heritage of Sag Harbor

Museum

13

Windham Textile and History Museum

Museum documenting regional textile industry and local history

Museum