Why visit Noank
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Morgan Point Light, Mystic River Railroad Bridge, Noank Historic District and Charles W. Morgan.
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 Noank
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Noank
Noank is a village in the town of Groton, Connecticut. This dense community of historic homes and local businesses sits on a small, steep peninsula at the mouth of the Mystic River and has a long tradition of fishing, lobstering, and boatbuilding. The village is listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places and is the home of multiple seaside lobster shacks and oyster aquaculture operations. As of the 2020 census, Noank had a population of 1,654.
From the Wikipedia article Noank, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Morgan Point Light
Lighthouse · 1.5 mi
Lighthouse in Connecticut, United States built 1868
Mystic River Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 1.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Mystic Seaport Light
Lighthouse · 2.3 mi
Lighthouse in Connecticut, United States
Museums and landmarks16
Noank Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Charles W. Morgan
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
American whaling ship built in 1841
Edward Yeomans House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Emma C. Berry
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Oldest Surviving Commercial Vessels
Jabez Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Mystic Bridge Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Mystic, Connecticut
Mystic River Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Pequot Fort
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
United States historic place
Pequotsepos Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
Rossie Velvet Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
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Sabino
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Wooden, coal-fired steamboat built in 1908
L. A. Dunton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
Tanglewood Park
Park · 0.6 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
65 Seneca Drive, Groton
sunrise-sunset
Bel-Aire Playground
Park · 1.2 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
sunrise-sunset
Spicer House/Park
Park · 0.8 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
sunrise-sunset
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
Park · 3.4 mi
Aquarium in Connecticut
Raheem Ali Carter Memorial Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee
105 Midway Oval, Groton
29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes6
Ford's Black & Blue
Restaurant · Seafood, American, Burger, Fish And Chips · 1.0 mi
65 Marsh Road, Groton
Th-Mo 12:00-21:00
The Fisherman Restaurant at Long Point
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.1 mi
937 Groton Long Point Road, Groton
Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:30
Carson's
Restaurant · Slushy, Candy, Ice Cream, Breakfast · 0.9 mi
39 Main Street, Groton
History
In 1614, the area was known as Nauyang (meaning "point of land") and was a summer camping ground of the Pequot people, but they were driven out in 1655 following the Pequot War. The land comprising Noank Peninsula was acquired by James Morgan through a lottery in 1712.
The community grew from a tradition of fishing, lobstering, and boatbuilding. In 1861, Charles Mallory and Elihu Spicer Jr. established the C. H. Mallory and Company Steamship line. In 1879, Robert Palmer put steam railways into his shipbuilding plant in Noank. His company became one of the largest in the United States at the time for making wooden ships, building one thousand vessels ranging from fishing boats to sound steamers. The fishing sailboat type known as the "Noank Smack" is indigenous to this village, such as the Emma C. Berry preserved at the Mystic Seaport. Around 1912, the Connecticut State Lobster Hatchery was established in Noank. Today, the village has several marinas, including one with 158 slips.
From the History section of Noank, Connecticut on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Saint Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
69 Groton Long Point Road, Groton
Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.0 mi
310 Fort Hill Road, Groton
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries22
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
School · 5.7 mi
50 Mercer Street, New London
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication
School · 5.4 mi
190 Governor Winthrop Blvd., New London
Map of Noank
96 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
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 (2 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, 2 miles away.
- Poquonock Bridge 1 mi west, about 1 min by car
- Mystic 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Long Hill 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Old Mystic 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Groton 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- New London 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Conning Towers-Nautilus Park 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Waterford 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Gales Ferry 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Pawcatuck 8 mi east, about 12 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
- Noank Baptist Church, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Trolley on Elm Street, Noank, postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Noank station building (2), September 2024, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Noank station 131, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Noank station building (1), September 2024, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Noank station front view, March 2012, Pi.1415926535, CC BY 3.0
- NYP&B emblem on Noank station, March 2012, Pi.1415926535, CC BY 3.0
- Noank station side view, March 2012, Pi.1415926535, CC BY 3.0
- Railroad cut in Noank - 1906 postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Main Street in Noank with streetcar - 1909 postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- NoankPS, Unknown author, Public domain
- Former G&S substation in Noank, September 2024, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Noank, Groton, CT, USA - panoramio, Paulo JC Nogueira, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jabez Smith House, Groton, CT, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pequotseposmanor-mystic-ct-usa, Staib, CC BY 3.0
- MysticTown, Monsieur dl mon talk - mon contribs, Public domain
- EmmaberrymysticCTUSA, Staib, CC BY 3.0
- Sabino Mystic Oct 2020, Godsfriendchuck, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PEQUOT FORT, NEW LONDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mystic River Bridge, Rhvanwinkle ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Frohsinn Hall, 54 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EDWARD YEOMANS HOUSE; NEW LONDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mystic Seaport Lighthouse, Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Big boat, Joethon, Public domain
- Morgan Point Lighthouse, Rhvanwinkle ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mystic River Railroad Bridge, Juliancolton, Public domain
- Haley Farm homestead walls and ruins, Morrowlong, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mountain biker on the crushed stone bike near the turn to Groton's X-Town Trail and Gibson Pond in Haley Farm State Park, Morrowlong, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dry Ice Lab (4096599655), Ben+Sam, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Houses by the water in Mystic, Connecticut (10085618175), Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West Mystic, Groton, CT, USA - panoramio (1), Paulo JC Nogueira, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ian Oliver Martin, Diploma, Robert E. Fitch High School, Groton, Connecticut, 1961ianolivermartin, CC0
- West Mystic, Groton, CT, USA - panoramio, Paulo JC Nogueira, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church - Groton, Connecticut, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Canopy Rock in southern Haley Farm State Park, Morrowlong, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pedestrian Bridge (over railroad tracks) to Bluff Point State Park, Morrowlong, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NYP&B emblem at West Mystic, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Mystic station 130, Pedro Xing, CC0
- School Street crossing 129, Pedro Xing, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Mystic Depot HDR, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
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