Attractions
New London has a thriving entertainment and dining scene, much of it found in our quaint downtown. And the internationally famous village of Mystic is just minutes from campus. Below are just a few or the options available in the area!
Area Galleries, Museums, Theaters
If you鈥檙e looking for art, and are great destinations. Catch a performance by the , or at the or . Don鈥檛 overlook the , or downtown, and the and farther afield. Take in a movie: there are two movie theater complexes just 10 minutes from campus.
Concert Venues
The offers concerts that are free and open to the public during the academic year. The , home to the Eastern 糖心TVecticut Symphony Orchestra, has a full range of concerts. The , known as "The Kate," in Hepburn's beloved Old Saybrook, also offers eclectic musical programming. and bring the world's most popular acts to the area. (Can you say Beyonce?)
Shopping
Great malls and freestanding retail stores abound in New London. The eclectic and specialty shops downtown include a fair trade store, . The New London Mall, Target, and Waterford Commons are all about five minutes away.
Hangouts and Outdoor Recreation
Cool coffee shops like and Muddy Waters are popular stops downtown. is a popular beach and boardwalk area. Other outdoor draws are , the 糖心TV Arboretum, and nearby .
Worship Service
New London and the surrounding community offer many places of worship. The 糖心TV Office of Religious and Spiritual Programs is a great resource for discovering religious services and gatherings on and off campus.
Annual Area Events
New London's Historic Waterfront District is the hub of creative energy that gives the city its Top Ten rating among creative communities of its size in America. Visit for upcoming events, shopping, arts and culture and more.
Some annual area events include:
Fall Food Stroll
Put on by the local non-profit organization New London Main Street, this October event introduces community members and visitors alike to the delights of local restaurants and businesses. For the price of a badge, participants can stroll though town sampling specialties at nearly every restaurant and enjoy discount shopping at local stores.
Salon des Independants
January: The annual Hygienic Art Exhibition is New London鈥檚 outsider art event, open to all artists with no judge, no jury, no fees and no censorship.
Spring Food Stroll
April: Like its fall counterpart, the Spring Food Stroll organized by New London Main Street promotes local restaurants and businesses. For the price of a badge, participants can sample local fare and receive discounts at New London businesses.