Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, Connecticut
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park is a community of 8,460 people in Connecticut.
Why visit Conning Towers-Nautilus Park
Townapedia lists 69 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Garde Arts Center, Gold Star Memorial Bridge, USS Nautilus and Winslow Ames House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 24°F, and about 24 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park
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About Conning Towers-Nautilus Park
Conning Towers Nautilus Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Groton in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 9,828 at the 2010 census. The statistical area consists of the portion of the town in the vicinity of Route 12 and includes Naval Submarine Base New London.
From the Wikipedia article Conning Towers Nautilus Park, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Garde Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 3.0 mi
Performing arts center and movie theater in New London, Connecticut, United States
Gold Star Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.1 mi
Bridge across the Thames River, Connecticut, USA
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks69
USS Nautilus
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
World's first nuclear-powered submarine
Winslow Ames House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
United States historic place
132 Mohegan Avenue, New London
Acors Barns House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
House in New London, Connecticut
Capt. Mark Stoddard Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
Central Vermont Railroad Pier
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic place in Connecticut, United States
Civic Institutions Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Coit Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
David Chapman Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Deshon-Allyn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
New London, CT, listed on the NRHP in Connecticut
Downtown New London Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in New London, Connecticut
Fort Griswold
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Fort in Connecticut
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Fort Trumbull
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Fort in Connecticut
57 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
Center Groton Open Space
Hiking and trails · 2.0 mi
Existing Preserved Open Space; Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Ceravolo Subdivision Open Space
Hiking and trails · 1.8 mi
Existing Preserved Open Space; Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Copp Park
Hiking and trails · 1.7 mi
Existing Preserved Open Space; Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
Phoenix Drive Open Space
Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space
Romanella Subdivision Open Space
Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi
Existing Preserved Open Space; Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
United States Submarine World War II Veterans Memorial East
Park · 2.1 mi
5 Thames Street, Groton
Avery Tract
Hiking and trails · 2.3 mi
Open to the public. Many trails. Boundary from DiCesare Bentley CAD data.
Winthrop Estates
Hiking and trails · 1.9 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space; Winthrop Estates (Plymouth Avenue East)
40 Birch Street, Groton
Barrett Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi
Private, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space
Bridge Street Parklet
Park · 2.0 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes23
Olio Restaurant & Bar
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
33 Kings Highway, Groton
Mo-Th 11:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 16:30-20:00
Mr. Crab Cajun Seafood
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
507 Gold Star Highway, Groton
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.3 mi
314 Route 12, Groton
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
11 more on the map.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship7
Huntington Street Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
St. James Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Church · Catholic · 2.3 mi
59 Old Norwich Road, Waterford
Shopping7
Riverhead Building Supply
Hardware store · 2.1 mi
45 Richards Grove Road, Waterford
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries34
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
School · 3.1 mi
50 Mercer Street, New London
Healthcare3
Map of Conning Towers-Nautilus Park
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 24°F | 3.9 in | 5.8 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 25°F | 3.4 in | 8.3 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 32°F | 4.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 41°F | 4.4 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 66°F | 50°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 66°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 58°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 4.6 in | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Groton Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-01-13: Severe Storms, Flooding, And A Potential Dam Breach (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-30: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Groton-New London Airport (GON) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Gales Ferry 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- New London 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Poquonock Bridge 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Norwich 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Westerly 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Baltic 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Old Saybrook Center 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Colchester 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Saybrook Manor 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Chester Center 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Submarine Force Library and Museum, Groton CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USS Nautilus (SSN-571) underway at sea in June 1965, U.S. Navy, Public domain
- Winslow Ames House, New London, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CIVIC INSTITUTIONS HISTORIC DISTRICT, NEW LONDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New London Customhouse, New London CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jabez Smith House, Groton, CT, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New London County Courthouse Connecticut Superior Court, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St James, Nov06 099, Ronald Steed, CC BY 3.0
- Coit Street Historic District, New London CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Huntington Street Baptist Church, New London CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HOUSE AT 130 MOHEGAN AVENUE, NEW LONDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New London Union Station, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CPT. MARK STODDARD FARMSTEAD, NEW LONDON COUNTY, CT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- New London Public Library, December 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- UNITED STATES HOUSING CORPORATION HISTORIC DISTRICT, NEW LONDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- POST HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT, NEW LONDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GT-CV New London, Harfang, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LAMB HOMESTEAD, NEW LONDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DESHON-ALLYN HOUSE, NEW LONDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PERKINS-BILL HOUSE, NEW LONDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Gales Ferry Schoolhouse, Ledyard, Connecticut, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- NathanWoodworthHouseNewLondonCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Williams Memorial Institute, New London CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ACOR BARNS HOUSE, NEW LONDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FT. TRUMBULL, NEW LONDON, CT, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Municipal Building New London from west, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prospect Street Historic District, New London CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Red Lion Tavern - Quaker Hill Historic District - New London County CT, CLK Hatcher, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gales Ferry station postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Thames River Bridge (Connecticut) 101, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Nathaniel Hempstead House, New London, Connecticut - 2007, Jerry Dougherty., CC BY 2.5
- Ohev Sholem Synagogue, New London CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FortGriswold wiki, Staxringold at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2022 U.S. Post Office, New London, Connecticut, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bill Memorial Library, Groton, CT, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nathan Lester House, Ledyard, CT, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whale Oil Row, New London CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DAVID CHAPMAN FARMSTEAD, NEW LONDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JONATHAN NEWTON HARRIS HOUSE, NEW LONDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leander K. Shipman House, New London CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
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