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District Family Fun

District Family Fun

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Created by new london main street • Updated On: March 1, 2013

Grab the kiddies and head down to the New London Waterfront District for a day filled with creative thinking, good eats and all around fun (sometimes even on skates!)

TDP Art Studio is one of District Family Fun.

1. TDP Art Studio

259 State St, New London, CT 06320, New London, CT
Art Gallery · 2 tips and reviews

new london main streetnew london main street: You don't need to be Picasso to make artwork! Creative fun for all ages. Think "Paint by Number" but up the fun level by a lot.

Hygienic Art is one of District Family Fun.

2. Hygienic Art

6.2
79 Bank St (at Golden St), New London, CT
Art Gallery · 5 tips and reviews

new london main streetnew london main street: Great entertainment all summer long. Visit www.hygienic.org for schedule.

Captain's Pizza is one of District Family Fun.

3. Captain's Pizza

8 Bank St (at State St), New London, CT
Pizzeria · 17 tips and reviews

new london main streetnew london main street: Family-owned pizza parlor. Only place downtown that offers pizza by the slice!

The Rink at Parade Plaza is one of District Family Fun.

4. The Rink at Parade Plaza

Bank St. (State St.), New London, CT
Skating Rink · 4 tips and reviews

new london main streetnew london main street: Open seasonally November through February. Skate rental and sharpening available.

New London Parade Plaza is one of District Family Fun.

5. New London Parade Plaza

Bank St. (State St.), New London, CT
Plaza · 4 tips and reviews

new london main streetnew london main street: Check out the plaques for little pieces of history!

New London Waterfront Park is one of District Family Fun.

6. New London Waterfront Park

7.4
1 Water St., New London, CT
Park · 10 tips and reviews

new london main streetnew london main street: Nested behind Bank Street is this great stretch of walkway with great views of the Thames River. (Also the location of our yearly Fish Tales, Tugs & Sails Festival!)

New London Public Library is one of District Family Fun.

7. New London Public Library

7.5
State St (at Huntington Ave), New London, CT
Library · 2 tips and reviews
Garde Arts Center is one of District Family Fun.

8. Garde Arts Center

8.2
325 State St (Huntington St.), New London, CT
Theater · 9 tips and reviews

Jennifer S.Jennifer Sammons: Home to all things stage-related, bringing in opera and kids' shows and touring musicals. Read more.

Sarge's Comics is one of District Family Fun.

9. Sarge's Comics

7.5
124 State St (at Eugene O'Neill Dr.), New London, CT
Bookstore · 8 tips and reviews
Daniel's Downtown Dairy is one of District Family Fun.

10. Daniel's Downtown Dairy

60 Bank St, New London, CT
Ice Cream Parlor · 3 tips and reviews

new london main streetnew london main street: Why not top off your ice cream indulgence with a side of fudge as well! Several fudge flavors available.

Little Sister's Bake Shop is one of District Family Fun.

11. Little Sister's Bake Shop

184 State St (in the Crocker House), New London, CT
Bakery · 6 tips and reviews
Sweetie's Bakery & Cafe is one of District Family Fun.

12. Sweetie's Bakery & Cafe

191 Bank St, New London, CT
Cupcake Shop · 15 tips and reviews

Mollie H.Mollie Hartman: Delicious cupcakes and the atmosphere is super cute and retro! Everything is house made including all the meats and breads, even the mayo, delish!