Bound by the Mystic and Thames rivers, Groton rests on the shore of the Long Island Sound. Access to various bodies of water shapes life in Groton, in addition to its United States Naval past and present. Groton also contains a wide range of industries, from commercial fishing to medical supply manufacturing.
Access to waterways and plenty of parks allow for all kinds of outdoor recreation in Groton, whether you prefer hiking in Bluff Point State Park or lounging on Eastern Point Beach. History buffs delight in the Submarine Force Museum, Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, and the Avery-Copp House Museum. Access to the I-95 and Groton-New London Airport makes getting around from Groton simple.
