There are several parking areas near the Garde Arts Center:
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.
You can be picked up anywhere in New London to go to anywhere else in New London for free, Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm!
The City of New London recently launched its new NL SmartRide program – an on-demand public transportation service similar to ride-hailing systems like Uber. The pilot program, scheduled to run until May 8, 2022, is a joint effort from the New London Parking Authority and Southeast Area Transit District. To use the new micro-transit service, passengers first download the free Spare Rider app to their smartphone and then request a ride. NL SmartRide customers without smartphones can request same-day rides by calling (860) 934-5234 or by going online to ParkinNewLondon.com
Download the Spare Ride app on your phone.
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.
Draft Choice (177 feet)
312 State Street
(860) 405-4015
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
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
Kin D Thai and Sushi (0.2 mile)
123 State Street`
(860) 574-9097
La Luna Restaurant (0.1 mile)
35 Gov. Winthrop Blvd.
(860) 326-7258
Mambo Bar & Restaurant (0.4 mile)
200 Bank Street
(860) 444-6400
Mi Casa 2 (0.3 mile)
31 Golden Street
(860) 574-9183
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
On the Waterfront Cafe (1.7 mile)
250 Pequot Avenue
(860) 444-2800
Recovery Room (1.8 mile)
445 Ocean Ave.
(860) 443-2619
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
33 Golden Street (0.3 mile)
33 Golden Street
(860) 443-1193
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
Woodfellas Pizza (445 feet)
45 Huntington Street
(860) 447-9337
35 Governor Winthrop Blvd, New London, CT 06320, USA
(860) 443-7000
249 N Frontage Rd, New London, CT, USA
(860) 442-0631
707 Colman St, New London, CT, USA
(860) 444-0001
401 N Frontage Rd, Waterford, CT, USA
(860) 439-0151
99 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CT, USA
(860) 445-9784
625 N Rd, Groton, CT, USA
(860) 446-2600
48 Whitehall Ave, Mystic, CT, USA
(860) 980-3257
9 Whitehall Ave, Mystic, CT, USA
(860) 980-3160
55 Whitehall Ave, Mystic, CT, USA
(860) 415-8155
60 Grand St, Niantic, CT, USA
(860) 739-0331
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
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Tom Bombria Photography March 18, 2023 to April 15, 2023 The Garde Arts Center is pleased to present a photography exhibit by Tom Bombria Photography. The photos on display are from Garde concerts and stage performances, abstract landscapes, travel and seascapes. Any size print, framed or unframed may be available for purchase upon request. Available … Continued
Winter Parking Restrictions Due to the forecast for a significant snowfall beginning today, Monday, around the early evening hours and continuing overnight and much of the day on Tuesday 02/28/2023, residents and visitors are reminded that the City of New London’s Winter Parking Restrictions is in effect. Also, A DOWNTOWN PARKING BAN WILL … Continued
Park Place Artists Original Oil Paintings February 4, 2023 through March 18, 2023 New London, CT The Garde Arts Center is pleased to present a group exhibition of new oil paintings by members of Park Place Artists. “Connecticut State of Mind” will run starting February 4, 2023 with a reception Sunday, February 26, 2023 … Continued
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On October 2, 2022, the Garde audience picked their favorite films and actors for the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival 2022. The results were added to votes from all over the world in a final tally. The Final Ten MANHATTAN SHORT finalists hail from eight countries with films from Scotland, Chechia & Slovakia, Spain, Australia, Finland, and Lebanon, … Continued
