Today is Thursday, June 18, 2026 
Gift a pack of four historic boat tour tickets—a perfect treat for someone who dreams of summer and eagerly anticipates the park’s annual boat season!
2026 Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruise Season Pass
Give the gift of summer with a Season Pass to cruise the Thames River during the warmer months. Purchase this pass at the 2025 rate before pricing increases on January 1, 2026.
Groton Bank Walking Tour
Sunday, October 26, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Description: Meet the Whaling Captains, Shipbuilders and People of Influence who made their homes on the Groton Bank of the Thames River. Tour the community where they lived and prospered; hear the stories of the achievements that made them legends in their times.
Hosted by: Thames River Heritage Park Foundation
Tickets: $20 | Purchase in Advance
Notes: This tour will begin and end at Fort Griswold. The streets of Groton Bank are steep and require some challenging climbs. Estimated time is 1 ½ hrs.
Parking: Available on both Monument Street and Park Avenue at Fort Griswold.
Ghosts of Groton Bank
Saturday, October 25, 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM
Description: Join us for a haunted walking tour. The tour begins inside the Avery-Copp House Museum. Hear stories in our kitchen about Halloween traditions brought to Groton by Irish immigrants, then visit the parlor to attend a Victorian funeral. Our guide will take you for a stroll on Thames Street, telling haunter tales that blend history and folklore.
Hosted by: Avery-Copp House Museum
Tickets: $15: Museum Members | $20 General Public | Purchase in Advance
Reserve your spot with Avery-Copp House Museum directly: 860-445-1637 or [email protected].
Notes: Street component is approximately ½ mile on city sidewalks. There are stairs to enter the museum. The museum is located at 154 Thames Street.
Parking: is across the street at Puffins Restaurant 169 Thames St, Groton, CT 06340