New London

Tracing the southeastern shoreline of Connecticut, this region is steeped in history, innovation, and trade, with one of the leading deep water ports in the country known for its maritime and submarine industry. Today, it is also home to many emerging technology sectors as well as several of the state’s top tourism destinations, including two of the country’s largest casinos.

This dynamic region located halfway between Boston and New York is home to a mix of urban, suburban, and rural communities. With the Thames River at its core, the region is alive with innovative endeavors in industries such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, biotech and offshore wind. From nationally acclaimed educational institutions and a variety of incubator and shared-work spaces to a wealth of Native American and United States history, there is something for everyone.

Location Advantages

Bastion of National Defense

  • Groton is known as “Submarine Capital of the World” and is home to Electric Boat, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of nuclear submarines
  • New London is home to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy
  • 5th most government contracts in the nation, by county (Department of Defense, 2021)
  • SUBASE New London is the U.S. Navy’s oldest submarine base

Transportation

  • Shoreline East rail line provides access to Connecticut’s shoreline and beyond
  • Amtrak stops in New London and Mystic (Stonington) provide rail services throughout the East Coast
  • High speed ferry access to Long Island and Block Island
  • State Pier completing massive renovations to transform into a state-of-the-art heavy-lift capable port facility that will accommodate a wide variety of cargoes, including wind turbine generator staging and assembly, while maintaining its freight rail link

Entertainment 

The New London area is known for its entertainment and leisure options. Relax on the coast at one of the area’s many beaches, explore the largest maritime aquarium and museum in US at Mystic Seaport and Aquarium, view the roots of American Inpresionism at the Florence Griswold Museum, and sample award-winning cuisines in Historic Mystic. Or take a trip inland to enjoy the 2nd and 3rd largest casinos in the country at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun and visit the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, the award-winning largest tribally owned and operated museum in the world. 


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Cities and Towns

Learn more about each of the New London region’s cities and towns: