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New London YRE
New London County
5k/10k/10k (3.1 mi/6.2 mi/6.2 mi)
April 1 - December 31, 2020
#2672
CLUB: Connecticut Valley Volkssport Club, AVA 784
AVA SPECIAL PROGRAM CLASSIFICATION(S):
- Little Free Libraries
- Rockin' Around Clock
- Walk the USA A-Z
TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS: New London, located at the mouth of the Thames River where it meets Long Island Sound, is home to a historic coastal fort with an interesting museum and trail system with lovely harbor views. The U.S. Coast Gueard Academy is located here, and across the river in Groton is a major U.S. Navy submarine base. Historic buildings include 18th C. Hempstead House and the adjacent stone Huguenot House, along with the home of ship captain Nathaniel Shaw (which houses the New London County Historical Society). The wealth from the whaling industry has left its mark on the city in the homes known as "Whale Oil Row." Visitors to New London can enjoy a pleasant walk along the riverfront. Nearby are the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Connecticut College, Ocean Beach Park, the Old Customs House, Nathan Hale Schoolhouse, and the bouhood home of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O'Neill (Monte Cristo Cottage).
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