The Radisson is conveniently located in the heart of New London, just steps away from theaters, galleries, restaurants and the Long Island, Block Island and Fisher's Island ferries. Our New London lodging is convenient to several Connecticut attractions, including Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, Mohegan Sun Casino and Foxwoods Casino. For corporate travelers, our Connecticut hotel is minutes from local business, historical and governmental communities, as well as the offices of Pfizer, Dominion Nuclear Power, Otronics, Hellier and INNCOM. Our New London lodging is near several local colleges and hospitals, including CT College, Mitchell College, the US Coast Guard and the Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The Groton/New London Submarine Base, Electric Boat/General Dynamics and the Submarine Force Museum, home to the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, are also just minutes away. With our convenient location, guests at the Radisson New London, Connecticut hotel can easily enjoy the best our city has to offer.
Our hotel near Mystic Seaport is convenient to the following New London attractions:
Antientist Burial Ground Btw Hempstead and Huntington Sts New London, CT 06320 Founded in 1652, this burial ground is one of the oldest in New England. 0.4 miles from hotel
Cross Sound Ferry Services 2 Ferry St New London, CT 06320 For a day trip, hitch a ride to Long Island with Cross Sound Ferry Services, located across the street from our hotel. (860) 443-5281 0.2 miles from hotel
Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum 1 Crystal Lake Rd Groton, CT 06340 Home to the world's first nuclear submarine, this museum is a must-see for naval history buffs. (860) 694-3174 4.4 miles from hotel
Mystic Aquarium 55 Coogan Blvd. Mystic, CT 06355-1997 Visitors to this popular attraction can get up close and personal with several species of marine life, including penguins, rays and California sea lions. (860) 572-5955 9.1 miles from hotel
Mystic Seaport 75 Greenmanville Ave Mystic, CT 06355 America's leading maritime museum, Mystic Seaport is a must for any Connecticut vacation. Explore the authentic 19th-century coastal village and shipyard. (860) 572-5315 9.4 miles from hotel
New London Waterfront Park 111 Union St New London, CT 06320 This beautiful park is the perfect place to enjoy a stroll and hosts various events throughout the year. Adjacent to hotel
U.S. Coast Guard Academy 15 Mohegan Ave New London, CT 06320 The Coast Guard is the third oldest of the nation's five service academies and is one of New London's most important attractions. Tour the beautiful waterfront campus where the brave cadets learn and train. (860) 444-8444 1.6 miles from hotel
About New London
Founded in 1646 by John Winthrop, Jr., New London sits at the junction of the Thames River and Long Island Sound. Such a location offers strategic access to both the river and the ocean, and in past days, the town's status as a deep-water port made it a prominent shipping, trading, and whaling center. In fact, these industries helped build the fortunes of New London, as evidenced by many of its impressive homes and civic structures. Although the town was burned by the British (under the leadership of Benedict Arnold) in 1781, it recovered nicely and has been a solid maritime presence on Connecticut's southeastern coast for centuries. These days, the city of 25,000 is sleepier than in those volatile times but remains an inviting place to live and visit. Its downtown district still boasts fascinating architecture and an historic ambience, and the new Waterfront Park capitalizes on a lovely coastal location, drawing folks with panoramic views and ever-changing beauty. Along with Colonial charm, New London is also recognized as the home of dramatist Eugene O'Neill, and Monte Cristo Cottage, where he lived as a young man, shelters remembrances of his life. In recent years, the town's economy has been reinvigorated, thanks to the arrival of Pfizer's global research and development headquarters. In fact, pharmaceuticals now join the manufacture of turbines, steel, and electronics as some of New London's main industries. Unyielding, however, are ties to the sea, and pleasure ships ply regional waters, along with a healthy ferry system. Plus, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy carries on a long-lived tradition of service and lifesaving. History, culture, natural beauty - they all coalesce in New London, which now, as always, is tinged with a hint of salt and a strong measure of providence.
Did you know?
Just north of downtown sit four stately Greek Revival homes dating to the 1830s and 1840s. Their elegant facades are prominent on Huntington Street, especially given the architectural similarity of the homes. Since the four were owned by prosperous captains and merchants who found wealth in whaling, the cluster of homes is known as Whale Oil Row.