1. PLACES / WATERFRONT DISTRICT HERITAGE TRAIL - NEW LONDON - CT
An urban hike that makes a loop through the downtown Waterfront District of New London, CT. This kid-friendly loop sticks to wide sidewalks or quieter streets and offers multiple stops for the family to enjoy - public library, cafe with baby/toddler space, toy store, and benches to sit and view trains and ferries along the Long Island Sound. You may get lucky and see a submarine peeking up out of the water. Simply enjoy the aesthetics of the historical buildings or listen to facts about them at the link under "Park Website". Public Library: https://plnl.org/ Cafe with baby/toddler space: https://www.washingtonstreetcoffeehouse.com/ Cafe with porch view of passing trains and ferries: https://muddywaterscafe.toast.site/ Toy Store: https://flavoursoflife.com/

ADA Accessible

Wheels,Vision

Bathrooms

No

Water Fountain

No

Stroller Friendly

Yes, all wheels,Yes, jogging stroller

Open Season

Spring,Summer,Fall,Winter

Terrain Type

Paved,Boardwalk

Cell Receptions

Excellent

Pet Friendly

Yes

Parking Details

Municipal parking lot - payment required on weekdays

Additional Helpful Information

Loop sidewalks streets and crosses intersections and railroad tracks. There is a water fountain to splash in during the summer months.

Park Website

https://knghiem.digital.conncoll.edu/ct/u18/t26/