'''New London''' [http://www.ci.new-london.ct.us/] is a city on the south eastern coast of Connecticut. It is most well-known for its rich maritime history and for being the location of the '''United States Coast Guard Academy''' and '''Connecticut College'''.
Get in
Welcome to the whaling city!
By car
'''Interstate 95''' serves New London.
By bus
'''Greyhound and Peter Pan/Arrow Bus Lines''' have daily scheduled services to New London from nearby and out-of-state locations.
By train
'''Amtrak New London Station (NLC)''', 27 Water St, _g+1 800_h USA-RAIL, [http://www.amtrak.com]. NLC offers '''Acela Express''' service (first class service with business class seating, conference tables, cafe car and a seat cart service) and '''Regional''' service to and from East Coast cities.
By ferry
From Central Long Island
:'''Port Jefferson Ferry''', Phone: ''+1 631'' 473-5138, [http://www.bpjferry.com].
From Orient Point, Long Island, New York
:'''Cross Sound Ferry''', Phone: ''+1 631'' 323-2525 or Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-5281, [http://www.longislandferry.com].
By air
'''T.F. Green Airport (''PVD'')''', ''(Exit 13 off Interstate 95)'', Warwick (Rhode Island), [http://www.pvdairport.com/]. About 1 hour away by car.
'''Bradley International Airport (BDL)''', 11 Schoephoester Rd ''(Exit 40 off I-91)'', Windsor Locks, Phone: ''+1 860'' 292-2000, , [http://www.bradleyairport.com]. About 1.5 hours away by car.
''Regional Airport - No scheduled service - Only receive charter and private airplanes''
'''Groton-New London Airport''', 155 Tower Ave, Groton, Phone: ''+1 860'' 445-8549, Fax: ''+1 860'' 448-1851, [http://www.grotonnewlondonairport.com].
Get around
Transportation
Due to New London's small size, traveling by car is the easiest way to get around. Taxis are a close second and very popular, but they can be costly.
'''Discover New London Shuttle''', Eugene O_fNeill Drive at Golden St, New London, CT 06320. Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-1209.
'''Port City Taxi''', 33 Belden St, New London, CT 06320. Phone: ''+1 860'' 444-9222.
'''SEAT (Southeast Area Transit)''', 21 Rt. 12, Preston, CT 06365. Phone: ''+1 860'' 886-2631.
See
'''Connecticut College Arboretum''', 270 Mohegan Ave, Phone: ''+1 860'' 439-5020, Email: arbor@conncoll.edu, [http://arboretum.conncoll.edu/]. Daily sunrise to sunset. Free guided tours on Su at 2PM from May to October. Price: Free unless taking a private tour. About: The Arboretum Plant collections are broken down into four areas: the Native Plant Collection, the Caroline Black Garden, the Connecticut College Campus, and the Greenhouse. They contain incredible diversity of plant life, from the epiphytes and orchids of the tropical greenhouse to the pitcher plants and red maples of the wetlands.
'''Hempstead Houses''', 11 Hempstead St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-7949. Open from mid-May through mid-October from 12PM-4PM. Colonial houses dating back as far as 1678.
'''Lyman Allyn Art Museum''', 625 Williams St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-2545, [http://lymanallyn.org/]. Tu to Sa from 10AM-5PM and Su from 1PM-5PM. Adults: $8 / Seniors and Students: $7 / Children Under 12: FREE / New London Residents are free with ID. About: The permanent collections include over 10,000 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, furniture and decorative arts, with an emphasis on American art from the 18th through 20th centuries.
'''Monte Cristo Cottage''', 325 Pequot Ave, Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-0051. Open May 24 to September 1, Th to Sa from 12PM-4PM and Su from 1PM-3PM. General Admission: $7 / Members, Students, and Seniors: $5. About: Playwright Eugene O'Neill's home and setting for two of his plays.
'''Garde Arts Center''', 329 State St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 444-7373, [http://www.gardearts.org/]. Ticket Prices: Vary with act. About: A restored Vaudeville/movie theatre with multiple arts programs.
'''The United States Coast Guard Academy''', 31 Mohegan Ave, Phone: ''+1 860'' 444-8444, [http://www.uscga.edu/]. Tours, the academy museum, and watching the weekly Cadet Drill are points of interest. Call for information: ''+1 860'' 444-8444.
'''The Coast Guard training tallship''' ''USCGC Eagle'' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USCGC_Eagle_%28WIX-327%29]. She is the training ship for the future Coast Guard officers and is usually in port for part of the year and tours are available. Call for information: ''+1 860'' 444-8444.
Do
'''Ocean Beach Park''', 1225 Ocean Ave, Toll-Free: ''+1 860'' 510-SAND (7263), Email: BCGOBP@aol.com, [http://www.ocean-beach-park.com/]. Contains: Beach, boardwalk, pool, splash pool, waterslide, arcade, playground, rides, mini-golf, nature walk and observation deck. Nightly entertainment. Bring around $100/day for a family of four.
Specialty Shopping
'''New London Antiques Center and Seaport Imports''', 123 Bank St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 444-7498. New London's largest antique cooperative.
'''Yah-Ta-Hey''', 279 State St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-3204. A gallery of fine Native American art.
'''Greene's Books and Beans''', 140 Band St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-3312. Offers books and coffee.
'''Parade News''', 68 State St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-3786. Fine cigars, imported cigarettes, and smoking accessories; plus, find rare newspapers.
'''Taj Boutique''', 351 North Frontage Rd, Phone: ''+1 860'' 442-7444. One-of-a-kind clothing.
'''Thames River Greenery''', 70 Captain's Walk, Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-6817. Two floors of greenery and gourmet products plus a coffee bar.
'''Brie and Bleu''', 84 Bank St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 437-1204. Specialty cheeses and wine tastings.
'''Caruso Music''', 94 State St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 442-9600. Pianos, guitars, music lessons, audio equipment, banjos, DJ gear, and much more.
'''New London Mall''', 351 North Frontage Rd, Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-4423. Housewares, gifts, music, beauty, clothing, pet supplies, food, dining, and more.
Eat
Popular Restaurants
'''Tony D's''', 92 Huntington St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 437-8800. Food: Italian and Continental. Price Range: $20/person on average.
'''Singapore Grille and Sushi Bar''', 938 Bank St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 442-3344. Food: Thai, Sinapore, and Sushi. Price Range: $25/person on average.
'''The Bulkeley House Restaurant''', 111 Bank St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 444-7753. Food: Fine American. Price Range: $30/person on average.
'''Captain Scott's Lobster Dock''', 80 Hamilton St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 439-1741. Food: Seafood. Price Range: $30/person on average.
'''El Sombrero''', 229 Jefferson Ave, Phone: ''+1 860'' 447-1101. Food: Mexican. Price Range: $25/person on average.
'''The Broken Yolk''', 825 Montauk Ave, Phone: ''+1 860'' 437-0898. Food: American Breakfast. Price Range: $15/person on average.
'''Recovery Room''', 445 Ocean Ave, Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-2619. Food: Italian and Pizza. Price Range: $20/person on average.
'''Chili's Grill and Bar''', 369 North Frontage Rd, Phone: ''+1 860'' 444-0335. Food: American Cuisine. Price Range: $20/person on average.
'''Outback Steakhouse''', 269 North Frontage Rd, Phone: ''+1 860'' 447-9205. Food: American Cuisine. Price Range: $20/person on average.
Dessert
'''Friendly's Ice Cream Shop''', 175 Broad St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-1150. Everyone knows about Friendly's ice cream.
'''Rita's Water Ice''', 361 Coleman St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 444-1600. Craving frozen custard? There are a variety of flavors at Rita's!
'''Michael's Dairy Downtown''', 60 Bank St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 729-4866. Enjoy some ice-cream or frozen yogurt in this ice-cream parlor-style restaurant.
Drink
'''Stash's Cafe''', 95 Pequot Ave, Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-1095. A great night spot with pool tables, live music, full bar...all for a $5 cover fee.
'''Bean and Leaf''', 13 Washington St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 701-0000. Fresh coffee roasted right in front of you, and a very environmentally friendly business!
'''Kelly's Coffee House''', 256 South Frontage Rd, Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-2320. Great place to sit and chat with low-priced coffee.
'''Kream Martini Bar and Lounge''', 318 State St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 701-0370. A fun martini list paired with DJ's and live music.
Sleep
'''Red Roof Inn''', 707 Colman St, ''I-95 Exit #82-A/83'', Phone: ''+1 860'' 444-0001, Fax: ''+1 860'' 443-7154, [http://www.redroof.com/reservations/inn_details.asp?innNumber=0145]. From $50. Amenities: WIFI, pets allowed, cribs available, data ports, complimentary coffee, and kids under 17 stay free.
'''Relax Inn and Suites''', 380 Bayonet St, Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-3440. From $60. Amenities: Free continental breakfast, pets allowed, free coffee, and high speed internet access.
'''Holiday Inn''', 269 North Frontage Rd, Phone: ''+1 860'' 442-0631, [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/gonms]. From $80. Amenities: Health and fitness center, WIFI, and kids eat free.
'''Radisson Hotel New London''', 35 Governor Winthrop Blvd, Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-7000 Fax: _g+1 860_h 443-1239, [http://www.radisson.com/newlondonct]. From $75. Amenities: High speed internet, pool, fitness center, and WIFI.
'''Lighthouse Inn Resort''', 6 Guthrie Place, Phone: ''+1 860'' 443-8411, Toll Free: ''+1 888'' 443-8411, Fax: ''+1 860'' 437-7027, [http://www.lighthouseinn-ct.com]. From $90. Amenities: High speed internet, WIFI in lobby, outdoor pool, in-room massage, and shuttle service available.
'''Colonel Eugene Kirkland House Bed and Breakfast''', 51 Glenwood Ave, Phone: ''+1 860'' 437-1500 [http://www.kirklandhouse.com/Colonel%20Eugene%20T.%20Kirkland%20House/Home.html]. From $100. Amenities: WIFI, private baths, tennis courts, spa services, and health club.
Learn
'''Connecticut College''', Private liberal arts college located on the Thames River.
'''Mitchell College''', A liberal arts college that sits on the Thames River.
'''United States Coast Guard Academy''', The military academy for the U.S. Coast Guard.
Get out
Mystic and the Rhode Island South County beaches are nearby. Foxwoods casino in Ledyard and Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville are close.
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