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24 Best and Fun Things To Do In Ledyard, Connecticut


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Set on the banks of the Thames River in New London County, Connecticut, is where you’ll find this quaint little town.

Despite being a lesser-known holiday destination, Ledyard boasts several fascinating attractions. One of these is the Submarine Force Library and Museum, which houses the USS Nautilus (the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine) among many other artifacts and items of national importance.

The town is also home to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, which is a must-see for anyone interested in Native American history.

However, the town’s main drawcard for visitors is undoubtedly Foxwoods Resort Casino, a massive Vegas-style resort that boasts a number of attractions of its own, including two performing arts venues, thousands of slot machines, an arcade, and plenty of dining and shopping options.

So, whether you’re just passing through or planning to stay awhile, Ledyard has something for everyone! See our list of additional attractions below for more ideas about what to do here during your stay

The 24 Most Popular Things To Do In Ledyard, Connecticut

24. Tri Town Trail – Preston

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 20 CT 117 Preston CT

Web Address:   http://tritowntrail.com/

23. Lake Konomoc

4.0 ★★★★☆ (3 reviews)

22. Avery Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

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Location: Avalonia Land Conservancy 55 35 Avery Hill Road Ledyard CT

21. Poquetanuck Cove

4.5 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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20. Gungywamp

4.6 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: Groton CT

19. Foxwoods Thrill Tower

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: 350 Trolley Line Blvd suite 3777 Mashantucket CT

Tel:  860 312 5867

18. Ledyard Up-Down Sawmill

4.6 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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Location: 172 Iron Street Ledyard CT

Web Address:   http://ledyardsawmill.org/

17. Ledyard Parks & Recreation

4.8 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

Location: 12 Van Tassel Dr Gales Ferry CT

Tel:  860 464 9112

Web Address:   http://ledyardrec.org/

16. Avery Farm Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

Location: Lambtown Road Ledyard CT

Tel:  860 572 5715

Web Address:   http://gosaonline.org/

15. Lantern Hill

4.9 ★★★★★ (47 reviews)

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14. Colonel Ledyard Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (47 reviews)

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Location: 21 Blonders Blvd Ledyard CT

Web Address:   https://ledyardrec.org/info/gallery/default.aspx

13. Sawmill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (51 reviews)

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Location: 172 Iron Street Ledyard CT

12. Lantern Hill Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ (118 reviews)

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Location: 215 Wintechog Hill Road North Streetonington CT

11. Preston Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (211 reviews)

Location: 13 CT 117 Preston CT

Tel:  860 889 2482

Web Address:   http://preston-ct.org/

10. High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Sports Lounge

4.4 ★★★★☆ (961 reviews)

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Location: 350 Trolley Line Blvd MASHANTUCKET CT

Tel:  860 312 2695

Web Address:   http://highrollersfoxwoods.com/

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9. Stoddard Hill State Park Scenic Reserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ (110 reviews)

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Location: 1917 CT 12 Gales Ferry CT

Web Address:   http://ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp

8. Maugle Sierra Vineyards

4.1 ★★★★☆ (123 reviews)

Location: 825 Colonel Ledyard Hwy Ledyard CT

Tel:  860 464 2987

Web Address:   https://mauglesierravineyards.com/winetime#37f291c2-5491-4d0a-bef7-8d1e3b76ba00

7. Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (199 reviews)

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Location: 110 Pequot Trail Ledyard CT

Tel:  800 411 9671

Web Address:   https://pequotmuseum.org/

6. Clyde’s Cider Mill (seasonal) Opens Sept. 1, 2022

4.6 ★★★★★ (336 reviews)

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Location: 129 N Streetonington Road Mystic CT

Tel:  860 536 3354

Web Address:   https://clydescidermill.com/

5. Lake of Isles

4.7 ★★★★★ (371 reviews)

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Location: 1 Clubhouse Dr North Streetonington CT

Tel:  888 475 3746

Web Address:   http://lakeofisles.com/

4. Submarine Force Library & Museum

4.8 ★★★★★ (395 reviews)

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Location: 1 Crystal Lake Road Groton CT

Tel:  800 343 0079

Web Address:   http://ussnautilus.org/

3. HighFlyer Zipline at Foxwoods

4.4 ★★★★☆ (450 reviews)

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Location: Fox Tower Foxwoods Resort FOX TOWER parking rotunda Mashantucket CT

Tel:  860 312 3597

Web Address:   http://foxwoodshighflyer.com/

2. USS Nautilus

4.8 ★★★★★ (1,509 reviews)

Location: 1 Crystal Lake Road Groton CT

Tel:  860 694 3174

Web Address:   http://ussnautilus.org/

1. Foxwoods Resort Casino

4.3 ★★★★☆ (18,901 reviews)

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Location: 350 Trolley Line Blvd Ledyard CT

Tel:  860 312 3000

Web Address:   http://foxwoods.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Ledyard, Connecticut! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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