new-anim-header-work TRHP Docent AcademyLecture SeriesPlan Your Visit ClosePlan your visit Close PLAN YOUR VISIT An overview of the park Welcome to the Thames River Heritage Park — a collection of historic and cultural attractions in New London and Groton, Connecticut, linked by water, that tell the story of our nation. Whether you have a morning, a day, or weekend, you’ll enjoy a rich and diverse experience on both shores of the Thames River. Directions Close DIRECTIONS TO WATER TAXI LANDINGS FROM THE TRAIN FROM THE FERRY HOURS Saturday 11 AM – 7 PM Sunday 11 AM – 6 PM Holidays 11 AM-6 PM Parking Close PARKING CITY PIER LANDING NEW LONDON Fort Trumbull Landing Thames Street Landing Map & Guide Close MAP & GUIDE DOWNLOAD Sample Itineraries Close Sample Itineraries Half-Day Visit Full-Day Visit Weekend Visit Things To Do CloseBoat ToursRide the water taxi & enjoy a harbor cruise Close ENJOY THE WATER TAXI & HARBOR CRUISE WATER TAXI & HARBOR CRUISE OVERVIEW Schedule and Rates Buy Tickets WEAther delays Accessibility season passes Visit historic sites Close VISIT HISTORIC SITES Due to COVID-19 please contact the sites listed here or check their websites for hours of operation. All sites New London Sites Groton Sites Audio Tours Close AUDIO TOURS Thames River HEritage Park Life on Groton Bank The American Revolution and Groton Bank The Navy and Groton Bank Whaling and Groton Bank Group Tours Close GROUP TOURS In Defense of Our Country The Well-Heeled and the Wannabees From Pioneers to Playwrights Quests Close QUESTS Downtown New London Waterfront Park Fort Griswold Quest Fort Trumbull Quest Hidden Thames Street Quest Charter our boats Close CHARTER OUR BOATS One-hour Charter $395 90-Minute Charter $495 Two-Hour Charter $660 About CloseABOUT Close ABOUT OUR HISTORY and Mission Institutional Partners FAQ DONATEMEMBERSHIP Close MEMBERSHIP $35 Friend $50 History Buff $100 Steward $200 Friend $500 Rear Admiral $1000 AdmiRAL Merch Close SHOP MERCH Hats & Clothing Household Our Sponsors Close SPONSORS See our Sponsors STAFF & BOARD Close Directors & Staff Directors & Staff Latest News Close LATEST NEWS National Volunteer Month! Next in the Park…April Events & Programs! 2026 Docent Academy Explores Local Heritage Sites Only Two Lectures Remain in the Annual Series Next in the Park…March Events & Programs! Next in the Park…February Events & Programs! Become the Next TRHP Boat Operations Manager for 2026 Season Harkness Memorial State Park Designated TRHP Heritage Site Hop on Hop Off Boat Tours Sites, Tours and Programs Discover the Park visit historic sites A Walk in the Park Charter our boats Audio Tours Quests Lecture Series Docent Academy Plan Your Visit Plan Your Visit Directions Parking Map & Guide Sample Itineraries About HIstory & Mission Institutional Partners FAQ DONATE MEMBERSHIP Latest News Our Sponsors STAFF & BOARD Hop on Hop Off Boat Tours Sites, Tours and Programs Discover the Park visit historic sites A Walk in the Park Charter our boats Audio Tours Quests Lecture Series Docent Academy Plan Your Visit Plan Your Visit Directions Parking Map & Guide Sample Itineraries About HIstory & Mission Institutional Partners FAQ DONATE MEMBERSHIP Latest News Our Sponsors STAFF & BOARD Donate Today is Saturday, April 4, 2026 Hop-on Hop-off Harbor Cruises are not running today. Water Taxi Season Opens Saturday, June 12th > Enjoy an historic boat tour
Today is Saturday, April 4, 2026 