Olin Observatory, New London

#25 among attractions in New London

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Olin Observatory is an astronomical observatory in New London, Connecticut, owned and operated by Connecticut College. It is part of the F.W. Olin Science Center. The observatory hosts public stargazing events, and is also used for undergraduate instruction. ()

Coordinates: 41°22'44"N, 72°6'19"W

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Connecticut CollegeNew London United States

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Olin Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Submarine Force Library and Museum, USS Nautilus, United States Coast Guard Academy, Connecticut College.

1.1 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
Submarine Force Library and Museum, Groton
28 min walk • The Submarine Force Library and Museum, located in Groton, Connecticut, stands as a testament to the rich history and technological advancements of the United States submarine force. This unique museum is the only submarine museum operated by the United States Navy...
1.1 miNE
Visitors can tour a historic submarine
USS Nautilus, Groton
27 min walk • USS Nautilus was the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine and the first submarine to complete a submerged transit of the North Pole on 3 August 1958.
0.6 miSE
Universities and schools
United States Coast Guard Academy, New London
15 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.
~650 ftNE
Nature and wildlife, Park, Universities and schools
Connecticut College, New London
4 min walk • Connecticut College is a private liberal arts college in New London, Connecticut. It is a residential, four-year undergraduate institution with nearly all of its approximately 1,815 students living on campus.
1.4 miSE
Bridge
Thames River Bridge, New London
37 min walk • Amtrak's Thames River Bridge spans from New London to Groton, Connecticut, United States, crossing Connecticut's Thames River.
0.6 miNW
Park
Connecticut College Arboretum, New London
15 min walk • The Connecticut College Arboretum is a 300 ha arboretum and botanical gardens, founded in 1931, and located on the campus of Connecticut College and in the towns of New London and Waterford, Connecticut, United States.
1.1 miSE
Bridge
Gold Star Memorial Bridge, New London
30 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.
~1970 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London
10 min walk • The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is located in New London, Connecticut and was founded in 1926 by Lyman Allyn's daughter Harriet Upson Allyn.
1.4 miSW
Cemetery
Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London
36 min walk • The Cedar Grove Cemetery is a non-sectarian rural cemetery in New London, Connecticut. It was established in 1851 on 39 acres and designed by Dr. Horatio Stone. The cemetery is located at the intersection of Broad Street and Jefferson Avenue.
1.3 miS
Park
Winthrop Mill, New London
33 min walk • The Winthrop Mill is a historic mill building on Mill Street in New London, Connecticut. It is a grist mill located astride Briggs Brook between bridges carrying the eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 95.
1.1 miN
Church
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Waterford
27 min walk • Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish - designated for Polish immigrants in Quaker Hill, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1904, it is one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Diocese of Norwich.

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Which popular attractions are close to Olin Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Connecticut College, New London (4 min walk), Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London (10 min walk), United States Coast Guard Academy, New London (15 min walk), Connecticut College Arboretum, New London (15 min walk).