Why visit Waterford
Townapedia lists 54 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 22 places to eat and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Garde Arts Center, Gold Star Memorial Bridge, Civic Institutions Historic District and Coit Street Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Waterford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Waterford
Waterford is a census-designated place (CDP) that includes the primary village in the town of Waterford, located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. It is in the southeastern part of the town, bordered to the east by the city of New London. U.S. Route 1 (Boston Post Road) passes east–west through the community. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 2,887, out of 19,517 in the entire town of Waterford.
From the Wikipedia article Waterford (CDP), Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Garde Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
Performing arts center and movie theater in New London, Connecticut, United States
Gold Star Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.5 mi
Bridge across the Thames River, Connecticut, USA
Ocean Beach
Beach · 3.2 mi
Beach on the shore of New London, Connecticut
Museums and landmarks54
Civic Institutions Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Coit Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Graniteville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Hempstead Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Joshua Hempsted House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
75 Jay Street, New London
Montauk Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Nathaniel Hempstead House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
13 Manwaring Street, New London
Post Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
United States Housing Corporation Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Williams Memorial Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Acors Barns House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
House in New London, Connecticut
Central Vermont Railroad Pier
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic place in Connecticut, United States
42 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Bates Woods Park
Hiking and trails · 0.7 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space
Green Harbor Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space
North Road Open Space
Hiking and trails · 0.8 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space; Town Open Space (North Road)
Civic Triangle
Park
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space
Mahan Park
Park · 1.5 mi
Municipal, Open To Public Without Fee; Existing Preserved Open Space
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes22
Cinnamon Grill
Restaurant · Sri Lankan · 1.6 mi
385 Bank Street, New London
Mo,We-Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa,Su 00:00-21:30
10 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship7
Saint Mary Star of the Sea (Saint Brendan the Navigator Parish) Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
10 Huntington Street, New London
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
149 Montauk Avenue, New London
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries35
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
School · 1.5 mi
50 Mercer Street, New London
Healthcare2
Map of Waterford
160 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 25°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 39°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 65°F | 49°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 58°F | 3.3 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 65°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 64°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 57°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 37°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 29°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Groton New London Ap (4 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.
- New London 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Groton 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Long Hill 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Niantic 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Conning Towers-Nautilus Park 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Gales Ferry 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Poquonock Bridge 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Oxoboxo River 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Noank 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Old Mystic 8 mi east, about 13 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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- CIVIC INSTITUTIONS HISTORIC DISTRICT, NEW LONDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Coit Street Historic District, New London CT, John Phelan, 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
- GRANITEVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT, NEW LONDON COUNTY, CT, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nathaniel Hempstead House, New London, Connecticut - 2007, Jerry Dougherty., CC BY 2.5
- Leander K. Shipman House, New London CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New London Customhouse, New London CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New London County Courthouse Connecticut Superior Court, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niantic River Bridge, June 2013, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St James, Nov06 099, Ronald Steed, CC BY 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
- New London Public Library, December 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thames River Bridge (Connecticut) 101, Pedro Xing, CC0
- House on Park Drive, Oswegatchie Historic District, Waterford, CT, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GT-CV New London, Harfang, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DESHON-ALLYN HOUSE, NEW LONDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NathanWoodworthHouseNewLondonCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Williams Memorial Institute, New London CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lighthouse inn, New London Bee, 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
- Montecristocotage, Staib, CC BY 3.0
- WALNUT GROVE, WATERFORD, NEW LONDON COUNJTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ohev Sholem Synagogue, New London CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New london harbor light (14422085964), Russ, CC BY 2.0
- Jordan Green, Waterford, CT, Pi.1415926535, 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
- Whale Oil Row, New London CT, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winslow Ames House, New London, 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
- HarknessAerial, PostMan1107, CC BY 2.5
- Seaside Sanatorium (40873p), Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
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