new-anim-header-work Plan 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. Due to COVID-19 please contact the sites listed here or check their websites for hours of operation. Directions Close DIRECTIONS TO WATER TAXI LANDINGS FROM THE TRAIN FROM THE FERRY HOURS Saturday – Sunday11:40 AM – 6:20 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 CloseTake an harbor cruise Close TAKE A HARBOR CRUISE 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 Boat tours Close BOAT TOURS BLOWHOLES, BLUBBER, & BREACHES. WHALING TALES ON THE THAMES. water, wampum, & medicine wheels. mohegan life ON THE THAMES. White sails. Black hands. the african experience on ct waters. TRADE, SLAVERY, & THE GREAT AWAKENING. STORIES OF THE THAMES BASED ON A COLONIAL DIARY. SUBMARINES, BATTLEFIELDS & BETRAYERS. MILITARY STORIES ON THE THAMES. Suffragettes, Puppeteers, & Patriots. Women of the Thames. PATRIOTS & REDCOATS. 240TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF FORT GRISWOLD. REVOLUTIONARY WAR GHOSTS ON THE THAMES. Walking Tours Close WALKING TOURS Guided tours of Fort Trumbull, Fort Griswold, and Historic Downtown New London are offered on select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. WAlking Tours 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 Ride & Save Close RIDE & SAVE Show your Harbor Cruise Ticket or Season Pass to get great discounts and promotions from these participating businesses. If they have a street-facing window you’ll find this Ride & Save decal indicating they have something special for our passengers. SEE ALL DEALS Charter our boats Close CHARTER OUR BOATS One-hour Charter $350 90-Minute Charter $450 Two-Hour Charter $600 Events Close Friends of Fort Trumbull presents "Songs of the Women's Suffrage Movement" Thursday, September 23, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Get tickets Full Moon Haunted Harbor Cruise & Tour Saturday, September 25, 2021 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm Groton Water Taxi Landing Get tickets Avery-Copp House Magical Mosaic Workshop Sunday, September 26, 2021 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Avery-Copp House Get tickets TRHP Fireworks Cruise Sunday, September 26, 2021 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm City Pier, New London Waterfront Park Get tickets Ghost Boat Tour: Seaside Shadows presents Wicked Waters of Mystic Friday, October 15, 2021 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm Get tickets Ghost Boat Tour: Seaside Shadows presents Wicked Waters of Mystic Friday, October 15, 2021 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm Get tickets See more events About CloseABOUT Close ABOUT OUR HISTORY and Mission Institutional Partners FAQ DONATE Close DONATE DONATE $250 DONATE $200 DONATE $150 DONATE $125 DONATE $100 DONATE $75 DONATE $50 Donate $25 DONATE $10 MEMBERSHIP Close MEMBERSHIP $35 Friend $50 History Buff $100 Steward $200 VIP Latest News Close LATEST NEWS Thames River Heritage Park Foundation to Hold Annual Meeting Eversource Helps TRHP Passengers Plug In Season Opens on CT Open House Day Saturday, June 12th Call for interactive tour interpreters Executive Director Amy Perry featured on Around the Town with Mark Whalen Welcome to our New Waterfront & Tour Coordinator Thames River Heritage Park Foundation to offer Two New Virtual Lectures Two of a Kind Merch Close SHOP MERCH Hats & Clothing Household Our Sponsors Close SPONSORS See our Sponsors STAFF & BOARD Close Directors & Staff Directors & Staff Plan Your Visit Getting here Directions Parking Map & Guide Sample Itineraries Things To Do Ride The Water Taxi visit historic sites Boat Tours Walking Tours Audio Tours Group Tours Quests Ride & Save Charter our boats Events About HIstory & Mission Institutional Partners FAQ DONATE MEMBERSHIP LAtest News MErch Our Sponsors STAFF & BOARD Menu Plan Your Visit Getting here Directions Parking Map & Guide Sample Itineraries Things To Do Ride The Water Taxi visit historic sites Boat Tours Walking Tours Audio Tours Group Tours Quests Ride & Save Charter our boats Events About HIstory & Mission Institutional Partners FAQ DONATE MEMBERSHIP LAtest News MErch Our Sponsors STAFF & BOARD Donate Today is Wednesday, September 22, 2021 The Water Taxi is not running. Water Taxi Season Opens Saturday, June 12th > Enjoy an historic boat tour
Today is Wednesday, September 22, 2021 The Water Taxi is not running.
