Pawcatuck's Southeast New London area extends along the southern Connecticut coast from Stonington near the Rhode Island border to the southeastern corner of New London. Choose from a variety of apartments near Long Island Sound and enjoy the cool ocean breezes.

When locals want to get back to nature during the warmer months, they rediscover hiking trails and launch kayaks from the Barnes Wildlife Management Area, just nine minutes away from town. Farther along I-95 lies Groton, home to a naval base and submarine builder Electric Boat, the area’s largest employer, and Mystic, home of the renowned seaport and aquarium that draw locals year-round. At night, it’s just a short drive to Ledyard, home of Foxwoods Casino and Resort, which offers eight diners and 20 restaurants, some owned by celebrity chefs such as David Burke. Locals enjoy dry-aged steaks and steamed New England lobster at his Prime Steakhouse and stop at Junior’s Cheesecake to bring home dessert.