Plan Your Visit
Parking
There are several parking areas near the Garde Arts Center:
- FREE street parking on State, Huntington, Meridian, and Union Streets (shaded in green).
- FREE parking behind the Courthouse (Access via Cottage Street).
- FREE parking in the Municipal Parking Lot (Eugene O’Neill Drive).
- PAID parking at the Water Street Parking Garage and the Cornish Garage.
Garde Arts Center
325 State Street, New London, CT 06320, USA
Directions
From the Norwich Area:
I-395 South to left Exit 5 at Montville Connector (signs for CT-32/New London). Continue straight onto CT-32. You will pass Connecticut College on the right and the Coast Guard Academy on the left. Take the downtown New London exit. At third light, turn right onto State Street. Continue straight. The Garde Arts Center is on the right.
From the Hartford Area:
RT. 2 South toward Norwich/New London. From RT. 2, take RT. 11 to end; go left onto RT. 82. At the first traffic light, take a right onto RT. 85. Take RT. 85 past Crystal Mall in Waterford. RT. 85 becomes Broad Street in New London. Take Broad Street to the end. Take a right on Huntington Street and then take an immediate left. The Garde Arts Center is on the left.
From Groton, Providence, & North:
I-95 South to the Gold Star Bridge at Groton/New London. Get in the right lane on the bridge. Follow right branch; split immediately over the bridge. Change to the left lane and follow left split to downtown New London. Pass under the pedestrian overpass. Go to second traffic light (State Street). Turn right. Go three blocks. The Garde Arts Center is on the right.
From New Haven & South:
I-95 North to Exit 83 (Downtown New London). The first traffic light is at end of the ramp. Go straight off the ramp onto Huntington Street. Take Huntington Street to fourth traffic light and make left onto State Street. The Garde Arts Center is on the left.
Daddy Jack's
181 Bank Street, New London, Connecticut, USA
(860) 444-8888
https://daddy-jacks.business.site/
Dev’s on State
312 State Street, New London, Connecticut, USA
(860) 442-3387
https://devsonstate.com/
Dockside Resort Bar
32 Bank Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 443-7433
https://www.facebook.com/DocksideNewLondon/
Dutch Tavern
23 Green Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 442-3453
https://dutch-tavern.com/
Fat Boy’s Kitchen & Bar
194 Bank Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 574-9154
https://www.fatboyskitchenandbar.com/home.html
Gus’s Pizza & Bar
24 Eugene O'Neill Drive, New London, CT, USA
(860) 440-0706
https://gusspizzanewlondon.com/
Hot Rod Cafe
114 Bank Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 447-2320
https://www.hotrodscafenewlondon.com/
Jake’s Diner on State Street
131 State Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 574-9310
https://www.facebook.com/Jakesdineronstatestreet/
Jasmine Thai Restaurant
470 Bank Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 442-9991
https://www.jasminethainl.com/
Kamp Dog
15 Broad Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 443-3000
https://www.kampdog.com/
La Luna Restaraunt
35 Governor Winthrop Blvd, New London, CT, USA
(860) 326-7258
https://lalunanewlondon.com/
Lazy Leopard Thai Cafe & Sushi Bar
45 Bank Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 333-1329
https://www.lazyleopardthai.com/
Mambo Bar & Restaurant
200 Bank Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 444-6400
https://www.facebook.com/mambobarct/
Mi Casa 2
31 Golden Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 574-9183
https://micasa2newlondon.com/
Mi Thai Bar & Bistro
8 Bank Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 501-7588
https://www.facebook.com/Maithaibistro2018/
Mr.G’s
452 Williams Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 447-0400
https://mrgsrestaurant.com/
Muddy Waters
42 Bank Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 444-2232
https://www.facebook.com/MuddyWatersNewLondon/
Napolitano’s Pizza
211 Bank Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 440-3777
https://napolitanospizzeria.com/
Neon Chicken
88a Howard Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 444-6366
https://www.neonchickenct.com/
Noodle + Rice Bistro
165 Bank Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 443-4444
https://www.facebook.com/noodlesandricebistro/
Oasis Pub
16 Bank Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 447-3929
https://www.facebook.com/theoasispub
Ocean Pizza Restaurant
88 Ocean Avenue, New London, CT, USA
(860) 443-0870
https://www.oceanpizzarestaurant.com/
Octane Cafe
9 Tilley Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 437-7303
https://www.theoctanecafe.com/
On the Waterfront Cafe
250 Pequot Avenue, New London, CT, USA
(860) 444-2800
https://onthewaterfrontnl.com/
Recovery Room
445 Ocean Ave, New London, CT, USA
(860) 443-2619
https://www.facebook.com/recoveryroomrestaurant/
RD86
86 Golden Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 477-1135
https://www.facebook.com/rd86space/
Right Path Organic Cafe
147 Bank Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 437-9700
https://rightpathorganicca.wixsite.com/right-path-food
Sellfish
260 Pequot Avenue, New London, CT, USA
(860) 574-9645
https://www.facebook.com/sellfishusa/
The Social Bar & Kitchen
208 Bank Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 442-6900
https://www.socialnewlondon.com/
Sunrise Cafe
36 Golden Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 437-3444
https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise-Cafe-201626910260623/
Swad Tandoori
150 State Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 439-1809
https://swadtandoorinewlondon.com/
Sweeties Bakery & Cafe
191 Bank Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 437-0130
https://www.sweetiesbakeryandcafe.com/
33 Golden Street
33 Golden Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 443-1193
https://www.facebook.com/33-Golden-Street-112730245512044/
2 Wives Brick Oven Pizza
45 Huntington Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 447-9337
https://2wivespizza.com/
Thames Landing Oyster House
2 State Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 574-9232
http://thames-landing-oyster-house.mxstorefront.com/
Tony D’s
92 Huntington Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 443-9900
https://www.tonydsrestaurant.com/
Washington St. Coffee House
13 Washington Street, New London, CT, USA
(860) 437-0664
https://www.washingtonstreetcoffeehouse.com/
Area Dining Guide
The following list of New London area restaurants is for your convenience. We recommend you call in advance to confirm exact hours of service and if reservations are necessary. You can also click here for the New London Main Street Dining Guide.
Daddy Jack’s (0.4 mile)
181 Bank Street
(860) 444-8888
Dev’s on State (177 feet)
312 State Street
(860) 442-3387
Dockside Resort Bar (0.3 mile)
32 Bank Street
(860) 443-7433
Dutch Tavern (0.2 mile)
23 Green Street
(860) 442-3453
Fat Boy’s Kitchen & Bar (0.4 mile)
194 Bank Street
(860) 574-9154
Gus’s Pizza & Bar (0.2 mile)
24 Eugene O’Neill Drive
(860) 440-0706
Hot Rod Cafe (0.4 mile)
114 Bank Street
(860) 447-2320
Jake’s Diner on State Street (0.2 mile)
131 State Street
(860) 574-9310
Jasmine Thai Restaurant (0.5 mile)
470 Bank Street
(860) 442-9991
Kamp Dog (466 feet)
15 Broad Street
(860) 443-3000
La Luna Restaurant (0.1 mile)
35 Gov. Winthrop Blvd.
(860) 326-7258
Lazy Leopard Thai Cafe & Sushi Bar (0.3 mile)
45 Bank Street
(860) 333-1329
Mambo Bar & Restaurant (0.4 mile)
200 Bank Street
(860) 444-6400
Mi Casa 2 (0.3 mile)
31 Golden Street
(860) 574-9183
Mi Thai Bar & Bistro (0.3 mile)
8 Bank Street
(860) 501-7588
Mr.G’s (0.9 mile)
452 Williams Street
(860) 447-0400
Muddy Waters (0.3 mile)
42 Bank Street
(860) 444-2232
Napolitano’s Pizza (0.4 mile)
211 Bank Street
(860) 440-3777
Neon Chicken (0.7 mile)
88A Howard Street
(860) 444-6366
Noodle + Rice Bistro (0.4 mile)
165 Bank Street
(860) 443-4444
Oasis Pub (0.3 mile)
16 Bank Street
(860) 447-3929
Ocean Pizza Restaurant (1.0 mile)
88 Ocean Avenue
(860) 443-0870
Octane Cafe (0.4 mile)
9 Tilley Street
(860) 437-7303
On the Waterfront Cafe (1.7 mile)
250 Pequot Avenue
(860) 444-2800
Recovery Room (1.8 mile)
445 Ocean Ave.
(860) 443-2619
RD86 (0.2 mile)
86 Golden Street
(860) 477-1135
Right Path Organic Cafe (0.4 mile)
147 Bank Street
(860) 437-9700
Sellfish (1.7 mile)
260 Pequot Avenue
(860) 574-9645
The Social Bar & Kitchen (0.4 mile)
208 Bank Street
(860) 442-6900
Sunrise Cafe (0.3 mile)
36 Golden Street
(860) 437-3444
Swad Tandoori (0.2 mile)
150 State Street
(860) 439-1809
Sweeties Bakery & Cafe (0.4 mile)
191 Bank Street
(860) 437-0130
33 Golden Street (0.3 mile)
33 Golden Street
(860) 443-1193
2 Wives Brick Oven Pizza (445 feet)
45 Huntington Street
(860) 447-9337
Thames Landing Oyster House (0.3 mile)
2 State Street
(860) 574-9232
Tony D’s (377 feet)
92 Huntington Street
(860) 443-9900
Washington St. Coffee House (495 feet)
13 Washington Street
(860) 437-0664
Holiday Inn New London
35 Governor Winthrop Blvd, New London, CT 06320, USA
(860) 443-7000
Clarion Inn
249 N Frontage Rd, New London, CT, USA
(860) 442-0631
Red Roof Inn
707 Colman St, New London, CT, USA
(860) 444-0001
SpringHill Suites Waterford
401 N Frontage Rd, Waterford, CT, USA
(860) 439-0151
Groton Inn & Suites
99 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CT, USA
(860) 445-9784
Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
625 N Rd, Groton, CT, USA
(860) 446-2600
Quality Inn Mystic
48 Whitehall Ave, Mystic, CT, USA
(860) 980-3257
Mystic River Hotel & Suites
9 Whitehall Ave, Mystic, CT, USA
(860) 980-3160
Days Inn & Suites
55 Whitehall Ave, Mystic, CT, USA
(860) 415-8155
Inn at Harbor Hill Marina
60 Grand St, Niantic, CT, USA
(860) 739-0331
Lodging in the New London Area
Holiday Inn New London (New London)
35 Gov. Winthrop Blvd.
(860) 443-7000
Clarion Inn (New London)
249 North Frontage Rd.
(860) 442-0631
Red Roof Inn (New London)
707 Colman St.
(860) 444-0001
SpringHill Suites Waterford (Waterford)
401 N. Frontage Rd.
(860) 439-0151
Groton Inn & Suites (Groton)
99 Gold Star Highway
(860) 445-9784
Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa (Groton)
625 North Rd. (Route 117)
(860) 446-2600
Quality Inn Mystic (Mystic)
48 Whitehall Ave.
(860) 980-3257
Mystic River Hotel & Suites (Mystic)
9 Whitehall Ave.
(860) 980-3160
Days Inn & Suites (Mystic)
55 Whitehall Ave.
(860) 415-8155
Inn at Harbor Hill Marina (Niantic)
60 Grand St.
(860) 739-0331