Best 35 things to do in Groton, CT

Captain your own boat on a guided 3-hour Mystic River ride

Captain your own boat for 1 hour on Fishers Island Sound

Cast off on a private fishing trip aboard the Sunbeam VI

Cast off aboard a 42-foot boat for private fishing

Join a shared drift-fishing trip aboard a 70-foot boat with bait included

Drift over reef structure and fish for porgy

Spend the day drifting local reefs for sea bass

Taste six curated stops on a guided walk through Mystic’s coastal dining scene

Trace Mystic’s maritime past through landmarks and lesser-known waterfront stories

Ride the HighFlyer Zipline for Long Island Sound views at Foxwoods

Zipline flight plus kart race with one pass

Explore dinosaur trails, caves, a maze, playgrounds, and a seasonal Splash Pad

Fly above the Connecticut River on a 45-minute helicopter tour

See Hartford’s skyline from the air on a 45-minute helicopter tour

See Block Island and its offshore wind farm from the air

Low-level flight and high-altitude views over Block Island

Build surf skills with coaching tailored to your pace and goals

Leave the driving behind for a relaxed small-group day among the vines

Fish with Captain Keith, featured in The Fisherman Magazine

Ride Block Island with ferry freight delivery included

Ride farther with electric assist, then explore locally or take the traditional ferry to Block Island

Drift reef structure for bottom fish with bait included

Drift-fish reef waters at sunset and keep your catch

Kid-focused reef fishing with bait included