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New London Connecticut is a seaport city set along the Thames River where it enters the far eastern end of Long Island Sound. Named by English colonists in 1658, New London is a historic Naval port, having been the base of American naval operations during the Revolutionary War and the site of many raids and battles. The harbor was New England’s second-busiest whaling port during the 19th century, and the United States Coast Guard Academy was founded at Fort Trumbull in 1915. New London visitors enjoy historic sites like the Bank Street Waterfront District, the 1852 Fort Trumbull, and colonial-era houses along with attractions like beautiful Ocean Beach State Park, schooner cruises, and two casinos.

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Nutty New London Scavenger Hunt

Nutty New London Scavenger Hunt

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Private sailing trips in the Thimble Islands, Branford, CT

Private sailing trips in the Thimble Islands, Branford, CT

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Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

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Fantastic sailing experience
Private sailing trips in the Thimble Islands, Branford, CT
Fantastic sailing experience
David_T, Sep 2023
While visiting family in Connecticut I decided to take them all on this excursion. My mother and father in law are retired sailers who haven’t been on a boat in years and everyone could not have had a better time.
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Private sailing trips in the Thimble Islands, Branford, CT
Fabulous Sail
Mark_R, Jul 2023
Capt. Eric is terrific, highly engaging and an excellent sailor. We will be back again soon. Highly recommend
Hard Rock rocked
Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods
Hard Rock rocked
Randall_F, Apr 2022
Excellent dinner and waitress . We’”ll be back ! . Food was delicious and so t forget dessert . Nice ambience as well.
Three of us shared the family slider meal and we had a lot left over. Ribs my dad ordered were amazing amd I will again
Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods
Three of us shared the family slider meal and we had a lot left over. Ribs my dad ordered were amazing amd I will again
DreamingofMickey, Oct 2020
Our waiter was funny and very attentive. The ribs were the best I've ever had. We were all pleased with the food and experience.
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