Connecticut College Arboretum
The Connecticut College Arboretum is a 300 ha (750 acres) arboretum and botanical gardens, founded in 1931, and located on the campus of Connecticut College and in the towns of New London and Waterford, Connecticut, United States. It was established in 1931. Look also at Mohegan Sun Arena, 7.7 mi away.
A garden inside New London
You can stay in New London
Connecticut College Arboretum is inside New London, which has 13 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1931
Connecticut College Arboretum dates from 1931. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Connecticut College Arboretum
The Connecticut College Arboretum is a 300 ha (750 acres) arboretum and botanical gardens, founded in 1931, and located on the campus of Connecticut College and in the towns of New London and Waterford, Connecticut, United States.
- Type
- Garden
- Established
- 1931
Where to sleep near Connecticut College Arboretum
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in New London (13) and Groton (30).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Connecticut College Arboretum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New London | in town | — | 13 7 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 28,003 | $253K | C+ |
| Groton | 5 mi southeast | 5 min | 30 19 hotels · 4 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs | 39,138 | $340K | B+ |
| Stonington | 10 mi east | 15 min | 34 13 hotels · 1 motel · 15 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 18,832 | $483K | — |
| Waterford | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 15 13 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 20,435 | $356K | B |
| East Hampton 47% vacation homes | 20 mi south | 30 min | 97 53 hotels · 12 motels · 20 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 29,400 | $1,179K | — |
| East Lyme | 6 mi west | 10 min | 16 6 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 19,223 | $413K | A |
| Montville | 6 mi north | 10 min | 12 10 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 18,001 | $286K | — |
| Westerly | 16 mi east | 25 min | 37 16 hotels · 6 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 23,139 | $467K | B+ |
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Make a day of it near Connecticut College Arboretum
More places people know lie within 66 miles.
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18 mi Stadium & arenaMohegan Sun Arena
Big draw48 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
42 mi Ancient siteHMS Endeavour
54 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
42 mi MuseumMarble House
56 mi National Historic SiteSpringfield Armory National Historic Site14K visitors a yearPhoto credits
The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mohegan Sun Arena: Bbjeter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · Marble House: [email protected], Public domain · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain
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What people ask about Connecticut College Arboretum
Is Connecticut College Arboretum in New London?
Yes. It’s inside New London, CT.
When is the best time to visit Connecticut College Arboretum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 64–81°.
How far is Connecticut College Arboretum from Brookhaven and Islip?
About 57 miles southwest of Brookhaven and about 73 miles southwest of Islip, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Connecticut College Arboretum?
Westerly State (WST), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD), about 43 miles.
Where should I stay near Connecticut College Arboretum?
Groton (5 mi, 30 places to stay), Stonington (10 mi, 34 places to stay) and Waterford (3 mi, 15 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in New London
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