Thames River Bridge, New London

Name: Thames River Bridge
Address: New London, United States

#12 among attractions in New London

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Amtrak's Thames River Bridge spans from New London to Groton, Connecticut, United States, crossing Connecticut's Thames River. ()

Opened: 1919 (105 years ago)Length: 1389 ftCoordinates: 41°21'48"N, 72°5'15"W

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New London United States

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Thames River Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. James Episcopal Church, Custom House Maritime Museum, Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, Groton Monument.

0.7 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. James Episcopal Church, New London
19 min walk • St. James Episcopal Church at 76 Federal St, New London, Connecticut is a historic church in the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Custom House Maritime Museum, New London
23 min walk • The New London Custom House is a historic custom house at 150 Bank Street in New London, Connecticut, built in 1833-35. It was designed by Robert Mills, one of the country's first formally trained architects.
0.8 miSE
Battlefield, Historical place, Park
Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, Groton
20 min walk • Fort Griswold is a former American defensive fortification in Groton, Connecticut named after Deputy Governor Matthew Griswold.
0.7 miSE
Monuments and statues
Groton Monument, Groton
19 min walk • The Groton Monument, sometimes called the Fort Griswold Monument, is a granite monument in Groton, Connecticut. It is dedicated to the defenders who fell during the Battle of Groton Heights on September 6, 1781.
0.8 miSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Opera
Garde Arts Center, New London
21 min walk • The Garde Arts Center is a non-profit performing arts center and cinema located at 325 State Street at the corner of Huntington Street in New London, Connecticut. It owns and operates the Garde Theatre, a historic movie palace.
0.8 miSW
Church
Huntington Street Baptist Church, New London
20 min walk • The Huntington Street Baptist Church is a historic Baptist Church meeting house at 29 Huntington Street in New London, Connecticut. Built in 1843, it is one of the last major examples of Greek Revival architecture to be built in the city. The church was built by a Universalist congregation and then purchased by a competing Baptist one.
1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Shaw Mansion, New London
27 min walk • The Shaw Mansion is a historic mansion and historic house museum at 11 Blinman Street in New London, Connecticut. Built in 1756, it is a well-preserved example of a wealthy merchant's house, made further notable as the location of the state's naval offices during the American Revolutionary War.
0.9 miNW
Universities and schools
United States Coast Guard Academy, New London
23 min walk • The United States Coast Guard Academy is a service academy of the United States Coast Guard in New London, Connecticut. Founded in 1876, it is the smallest of the five U.S. service academies and provides education to future Coast Guard officers in one of nine major fields of study.
0.6 miSE
Museum, History museum
Ebenezer Avery House, Groton
17 min walk • The Ebenezer Avery House was originally located on Latham Street and Thames Street in Groton, Connecticut. The construction date is unknown, but it is believed to be from the 1760s and was the house of Ebenezer Avery. It was the home where the British brought their injured soldiers after the Battle of Groton Heights on September 6, 1781.
0.4 miW
Bridge
Gold Star Memorial Bridge, New London
11 min walk • The Gold Star Memorial Bridge is a pair of steel truss bridges that carry both Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1 across the Thames River between New London, Connecticut, US and Groton, Connecticut.
0.7 miW
Cemetery
Ye Antientist Burial Ground, New London
19 min walk • Ye Antientist Burial Ground in New London, Connecticut is one of the earliest graveyards in New England and the oldest colonial cemetery in New London County. The hillside lot of 1.5 acres adjoins the original site of the settlement's first meeting house.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thames River Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Central Vermont Railroad Pier, New London (9 min walk), Gold Star Memorial Bridge, New London (11 min walk), Groton Bank Historic District, Groton (12 min walk), Winthrop Mill, New London (14 min walk).

How to get to Thames River Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thames River Bridge:

Ferry

Cross Sound Ferry (15 min walk)

Bus

Greyhound Bus Station (17 min walk)

Train

New London (18 min walk)