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Stonington
is located along the coast in the southeastern corner of Connecticut. The population is approximately 18,000. Stonington contains the villages of Pawcatuck, Lords Point, Wequetequock, and the eastern half of the seaport town of Mystic (the other half lies in the town of Groton.) Called "the Jewel of Connecticut's Coast," Stonington is a beautiful town, full of the sights and sounds you'd expect of a New England seaside village. Stonington Borough is on a narrow, mile-long peninsula that juts into Fisher's Island Sound and Little Narragansett Bay. From the "point" you can see three states - Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York. Stonington is a well-known yachting center and home to scrumptious seafood restaurants, serving fresh lobster, scallops, shrimp and crab. You'll also find plenty of bistros, coffeehouses, unique shops and art galleries. As you walk the tree-lined streets of town, you're refreshed by sea breezes and around every corner is another charming ocean view. Attractions in town include the Stonington Harbor Light, the first lighthouse established by the U.S. Federal Government in 1823, the Mystic Seaport Maritime Museum and the Mystic Aquarium. Ten minutes away is Olde Mistick Village, where more than 60 shoppes are set in a 1700s New England seaport town setting.
Surrounding areas: Mystic, Connecticut (3.4 mi), Noank, Connecticut (4.4 mi), Groton Long Point, Connecticut (5.5 mi), North Stonington, Connecticut (7.3 mi), Ledyard, Connecticut (9.1 mi), New London, Connecticut (10.1 mi), Preston, Connecticut (13.7 mi)
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Stonington Vacation Rentals
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Stonington Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Cove Ledge | Whewell Cir #1 | Stonington, CT | | (860) 599-4130 | | Stonington Motel | 329 Elm St | Stonington, CT | | (860) 599-2336 | | Tabor Motel | 29 Williams Ave | Mystic, CT | 2.8 mi. | (860) 536-4904 | | Mystic Motor Inn | JCT Rt 1 & Rt 27 | Mystic, CT | 3.4 mi. | (860) 536-9604 | | Steamboat Inn | 73 Steamboat Wharf | Mystic, CT | 3.4 mi. | (860) 536-7575 | | Whaler's Inn Stonington House | 20 E Main St | Mystic, CT | 3.4 mi. | (860) 536-1506 | | Holiday Inn Express Mystic | 6 Coogan Blvd | Mystic, CT | 3.5 mi. | (860) 572-9065 | | Mystic Hilton | 20 Coogan Blvd | Mystic, CT | 3.6 mi. | (860) 572-0731 | | Howard Johnson Lodge | 179 Greenmanville Ave | Mystic, CT | 3.8 mi. | (860) 536-2654 | | Amerisuites 1-95 & Seaport | 224 Greenmanville Ave | Mystic, CT | 3.9 mi. | (860) 536-9997 | | Best Western Sovereign Hotel - Mystic | 9 Whitehall Ave | Mystic, CT | 3.9 mi. | (860) 536-4281 | | Econo Lodge | 251 Greenmanville Ave | Mystic, CT | 3.9 mi. | (860) 536-9666 | | Comfort Inn | 48 Whitehall Ave | Mystic, CT | 4.0 mi. | (860) 572-8531 | | Days Inn | 55 Whitehall Ave | Mystic, CT | 4.0 mi. | (860) 572-0574 | | Residence Inn | 42 Whitehall Ave | Mystic, CT | 4.0 mi. | (860) 536-5150 | | Old Mystic Inn | 58 Main St | Old Mystic, CT | 4.8 mi. | (860) 572-9422 | | Red Brook Inn | Welles Rd | Old Mystic, CT | 4.8 mi. | (860) 572-0349 | | Mare's Inn | 333 Colonel Ledyard Hwy | Ledyard, CT | 6.3 mi. | (860) 572-0483 | | Cedar Park Whirlpool Suites | 85 Norwich-Westerly Rd | North Stonington, CT | 6.5 mi. | (860) 535-7829 | | Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa | 625 North Rd | Groton, CT | 6.6 mi. | (866) 449-7390 | | Budget Inn | 593 Providence New London Tpke | North Stonington, CT | 7.4 mi. | (860) 599-0835 | | Hilltop Inn | 373 Norwich-Westerly Rd | North Stonington, CT | 8.1 mi. | (877) 965-0500 | | Howard Johnson Express Inn | 580 Poquonnock Rd | Groton, CT | 8.2 mi. | (860) 445-0220 | | Hampton Inn | 300 Long Hill Rd | Groton, CT | 8.3 mi. | (860) 405-1585 | | Clarion Inn | 156 Kings Hwy | Groton, CT | 8.5 mi. | (860) 446-0660 | | Groton Inn & Suites | 99 Gold Star Hwy | Groton, CT | 8.7 mi. | (860) 445-9784 | | Morgan Inn And Suites | 135 Gold Star Hwy | Groton, CT | 8.7 mi. | (860) 448-3000 | | Benham Motel | 107 Benham Rd | Groton, CT | 8.8 mi. | (860) 449-5700 | | Knights Inn | 425 Bridge St | Groton, CT | 8.8 mi. | (860) 445-6550 | | Quality Inn | 404 Bridge St | Groton, CT | 8.8 mi. | (860) 445-8141 | | Two Trees Inn | 240 Lantern HL Rd | Ledyard, CT | 8.8 mi. | (860) 885-3041 | | Foxwoods Resort Casino | | Mashantucket, CT | 8.8 mi. | (860) 572-6726 | | Best Western Olympic Inn | 360 Rt 12 | Groton, CT | 9.0 mi. | (860) 445-8000 | | Econolodge Inn & Suites | 605 Goldstar Hwy | Groton, CT | 9.0 mi. | (860) 445-1986 | | Super 8 Motel | 173 Rt 12 | Groton, CT | 9.0 mi. | (860) 448-2818 | | Thames Harbour Inn | 193 Thames St | Groton, CT | 9.3 mi. | (860) 445-8111 | | Radisson Hotel | 35 Governor Winthrop Blvd | New London, CT | 10.1 mi. | (860) 443-7000 | | Holiday Inn | I-95 Frontage Rd | New London, CT | 10.2 mi. | (860) 442-0631 | | Queen Anne Inn | 265 Williams St | New London, CT | 10.4 mi. | (860) 497-2600 | | Coleman Lodge | 14 Colman St | New London, CT | 10.6 mi. | (860) 443-1723 |
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| Applewood Farms Inn Bed & Breakfast | 528 Colonel Ledyard Hwy | Ledyard, CT | 7.3 mi. | (860) 536-2022 | | Deacon Timothy Pratt Bed & Breakfast | 325 Main St | Old Saybrook, CT | 24.6 mi. | (860) 395-1229 |
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Stonington Weather & Climate
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Southeast Connecticut lies within the transition zone of humid subtropical and a humid continental. Although the seasonal extremes are slightly moderated by Long Island Sound, the primary weather pattern flow is offshore, from the colder landmasses to the north and west. A large number of air-mass fronts pass over this region during a year: cold, dry air pouring down from sub arctic North America, warm, moist air streaming up from the Gulf of Mexico, and cool, damp air moving in from the North Atlantic. Thunderstorms occur on an average of 20 to 30 days per year. Aside from infrequent tornadoes and hurricanes, coastal storms or "northeasters" are the most serious weather hazard in Connecticut. They generate very strong winds and heavy rain and produce the greatest snowstorms in the winter.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
37°F |
20°F |
4.39 in. |
36°F |
| February |
39°F |
21°F |
3.54 in. |
35°F |
| March |
47°F |
29°F |
4.46 in. |
38°F |
| April |
56°F |
38°F |
4.23 in. |
44°F |
| May |
66°F |
47°F |
3.79 in. |
52°F |
| June |
74°F |
56°F |
3.67 in. |
60°F |
| July |
80°F |
62°F |
3.31 in. |
69°F |
| August |
79°F |
62°F |
4.46 in. |
70°F |
| September |
72°F |
54°F |
4.06 in. |
68°F |
| October |
62°F |
43°F |
3.98 in. |
60°F |
| November |
52°F |
35°F |
4.51 in. |
57°F |
| December |
42°F |
25°F |
4.32 in. |
52°F |
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Stonington Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Quonset State airport (OQU) located about 31 miles northeast of Stonington in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the Francis S Gabreski airport (FOK) located approximately 50 miles southwest of Stonington in Westhampton Beach, New York, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located roughly 57 miles northwest of Stonington in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and finally the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located around 70 miles northwest of Stonington in Westfield, Massachusetts.
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Stonington Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 10.2 mi. | | | Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 15.0 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 58.8 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 62.5 mi. | | | Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 64.7 mi. | | | Boomers Family Fun Center | Medford | NY | 67.3 mi. | | | Country Fair Entertainment Park | Medford | NY | 67.3 mi. | | | Kid's Kingdom | Medford | NY | 67.3 mi. | | | Sports Plus Entertainment Center | Lake Grove | NY | 71.3 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 86.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 4.7 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 5.0 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 25.3 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 45.7 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 48.9 mi. | | | Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 67.9 mi. | | | Splash Down Park | Fishkill | NY | 104.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Pequot Golf Club | Stonington | CT | | | | Elmridge Golf Club | Pawcatuck | CT | 4.6 mi. | | | Weekapaug Golf Club | Westerly | RI | 5.0 mi. | | | Winnapaug Golf Course | Westerly | RI | 5.8 mi. | | | Birch Plain Golf Course & Driving Range | Groton | CT | 8.6 mi. | | | Shennecossett Golf Club | Groton | CT | 8.6 mi. | | | Richmond Country Club | Hope Valley | RI | 13.6 mi. | | | Fenner Hill | Hope Valley | RI | 14.7 mi. | | | Executive Golf Club at Lindhbrook | Hope Valley | RI | 15.2 mi. | | | Norwich Golf Club | Norwich | CT | 15.3 mi. | | | Foxwoods Golf & Country Club at Boulder Hills | Wyoming | RI | 16.1 mi. | | | Cedar Ridge Golf Course | East Lyme | CT | 16.5 mi. | | | Meadow Brook Golf Club | Wyoming | RI | 17.1 mi. | | | Montauk Downs State Park | Montauk | NY | 20.7 mi. | | | Laurel Lane Golf Club | West Kingston | RI | 21.0 mi. | | | Rose Hill Golf Club | Wakefield | RI | 22.0 mi. | | | Exeter Country Club | Exeter | RI | 24.8 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Golf Course | Exeter | RI | 25.3 mi. | | | Rolling Greens Golf Course | North Kingstown | RI | 26.2 mi. | | | Chanticlair Golf Club | Colchester | CT | 27.3 mi. | | | North Kingstown Municipal Golf Club | North Kingstown | RI | 27.4 mi. | | | Woodland Greens & Country Club | North Kingstown | RI | 27.4 mi. | | | Coventry Pines Public Golf Course | Coventry | RI | 27.7 mi. | | | Washington Village Golf Club | Coventry | RI | 27.7 mi. | | | Islands End Golf & Country Club | Greenport | NY | 28.3 mi. | | | Shelter Island Country Club | Shelter Island Heights | NY | 29.1 mi. | | | Fox Hopyard Golf Club | East Haddam | CT | 29.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 53.5 mi. | | | Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 69.0 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 70.3 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 76.9 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 81.5 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 85.1 mi. | | | Big Birch | Patterson | NY | 89.0 mi. | | | Thunder Ridge | Patterson | NY | 89.0 mi. | | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 89.2 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 95.7 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 101.8 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 102.1 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 106.1 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 109.7 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 109.7 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 111.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Haley Farm State Park | | CT | 4.9 mi. | | | Bluff Point State Park | | CT | 6.0 mi. | | | Fort Griswold State Park | | CT | 9.1 mi. | | | Harkness Memorial State Park | | CT | 10.9 mi. | | | Stoddard Hill State Park | | CT | 11.7 mi. | | | Fort Shantok State Park | | CT | 13.1 mi. | | | Rocky Neck State Park | | CT | 17.5 mi. | | | Hopeville Pond State Park | | CT | 18.3 mi. | | | Beach Podn State Park | | RI | 19.4 mi. | | | Dawley Memorial State Park | | RI | 19.5 mi. | | | Hopemead State Park | | CT | 19.8 mi. | | | Minnie Island State Park | | CT | 19.8 mi. | | | Beach Pond State Park | | RI | 20.0 mi. | | | Fishermans Memorial State Park | | RI | 21.8 mi. | | | Hither Hills State Park | | NY | 23.3 mi. | | | Orient Beach State Park | | NY | 23.3 mi. | | | Devils Hopyard State Park | | CT | 24.3 mi. | | | Selden Neck State Park | | CT | 26.4 mi. | | | Gillette Castle State Park | | CT | 27.3 mi. | | | Cocumscussoc State Park | | RI | 28.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House | Stonington | CT | | (History) | | | Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystic | CT | 3.4 mi. | (History) | | South County Museum | Narragansett | RI | 24.9 mi. | (History) | | The Ladd School Virtual Museum | Exeter | RI | 25.3 mi. | (History) | | Company of Fifers and Drummers -- The Museum of Fife and Drum | Ivoryton | CT | 27.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Railroad Museum of Long Island | Greenport | NY | 28.5 mi. | (Technology) | | Malbone Estate | Newport | RI | 32.5 mi. | (History) | | Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport History | Newport | RI | 32.5 mi. | (History) | | Newport Art Museum | Newport | RI | 32.5 mi. | (Art) | | Ballard Istitute and Museum of Puppetry | Storrs | CT | 37.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Heritage Harbor Museum History and Education Center | Providence | RI | 42.3 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Museum of Natural History & Cormack Planetarium | Providence | RI | 42.3 mi. | (Science) | | Rhode Island School of Design museum | Providence | RI | 42.3 mi. | (Art) | | Providence Children's Museum | Providence | RI | 42.3 mi. | (Children's) | | Lutz Childrens Museum | Manchester | CT | 44.0 mi. | (Children's) | | Marine Museum at Fall River | Fall River | MA | 46.3 mi. | (History) | | Battleship Cove | Fall River | MA | 46.3 mi. | (History) | | Wadsworth Atheneum | Hartford | CT | 50.0 mi. | (Art) | | Connecticut Historical Society | Hartford | CT | 50.0 mi. | (History) | | Somers Mountain Museum of Natural History and Primitive Technology | Somers | CT | 52.9 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 3.4 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 42.3 mi. | | | Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 68.5 mi. | | | New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 83.0 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 83.0 mi. | | | Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 97.5 mi. | | | Queens Wildlife Center | Flushing | NY | 107.2 mi. | | | Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park | Bronx | NY | 107.5 mi. | | | Bergen County Zoological Park | Paramus | NJ | 116.1 mi. | | | New York Aquarium | Brooklyn | NY | 116.9 mi. | | | Prospect Park Wildlife Center | Brooklyn | NY | 116.9 mi. | | | Central Park Wildlife Center | New York | NY | 117.6 mi. | |
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