Ships dock at New London cruise port. These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.
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One cruise terminal.
Walk times from New London cruise port.
Preserved one-room schoolhouse where the Revolutionary War hero taught
Historic 1887 Romanesque passenger station designed by H.H. Richardson
Historic downtown public square connecting the city to the docks
Prominent granite memorial honoring New London military veterans
Quirky downtown cafe known for artisanal espresso and a riverfront deck
Vibrant downtown spot for traditional Thai stir-fries and fresh sushi
Waterfront restaurant with seafood favorites and open-air river breezes
Downtown boutique offering custom jewelry and handcrafted gemstone pieces
Downtown New London flower shop offering gifts and arrangements
Massive independent comic book and collectible store on State Street
Historic New London tavern established in 1933 on Green Street
Cheerful downtown scoop shop serving creamy ice cream and treats
Bank Street cafe in New London, Connecticut
Authentic Northern Indian restaurant in downtown New London
Fair Trade shop in New London featuring handmade global goods
Convenient tourist information center right at the cruise ship dock
Historic 1833 custom house celebrating the city's seafaring heritage
Casual Asian eatery dishing up noodle bowls, stir-fries, and curries
Modern gastropub with craft burgers, creative cocktails, and beers
Whaling-era commercial district lined with Victorian buildings and galleries
Restored 1926 movie palace hosting concerts and live theater
Grand Richardsonian Romanesque public library building
Stately 1756 Shaw Mansion preserving regional historical artifacts
Rustic Italian gem and New London favorite since 1999
Flavorful Sri Lankan and South Asian cuisine along historic Bank Street
Elevated neighborhood green space with shaded lawns and paths
Rare 1759 stone house museum featuring early colonial architecture
Renowned homemade pasta restaurant perched above the Thames River
Granite 19th-century coastal fortress with harbourfront walking paths
135-foot granite obelisk commemorating the Battle of Groton Heights
Riverfront memorial honoring submarine crews lost during WWII
Calm city beach with gentle surf and picnic spaces
Neoclassical museum housing American paintings, decorative arts, and sculpture
Worth finding if you have an hour spare.
Fresh local oysters and seafood right by the downtown waterfront
Authentic open-air lobster shack set beside a working boat marina
Revolutionary War fort with panoramic river views and deep local history
Nation's fifth-oldest light station guarding the harbor entrance
More ports nearby: Block Island, Newport, Providence, Martha's Vineyard, Plymouth (Massachusetts).