Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States

Places to visit near Ledyard

Ledyard is a town in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States, home to about 15,212 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage and 14 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Stoddard Hill State Park (6 km), Gungywamp Hill (7 km) and Fort Shantok Park (9 km).

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Ledyard, Connecticut
Ledyard, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ledyard at a glance

Location
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States
Population
about 15,212
Coordinates
41.4398° N, 72.0142° W
Places within 50 km
116 (116 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Ledyard

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ledyard: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ledyard

82 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ledyard. The closest is Stoddard Hill State Park (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ledyard

41 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ledyard. The closest is Lake Konomoc (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Ledyard

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ledyard. The closest is Fort Shantok Park (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Ledyard

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ledyard. The closest is Avery Point Lighthouse (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Ledyard

27 churches within 100 km of Ledyard. The closest is Coast Guard Memorial Chapel (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ledyard

26 museums within 100 km of Ledyard. The closest is Mystic Seaport Light (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ledyard

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ledyard
  2. 6 km Stoddard Hill State Park · hill, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  3. 3 km Fort Shantok Park · fort, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  4. 5 km Cochegan Rock · viewpoint, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  5. 12 km Gungywamp Hill · hill, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  6. 11 km Mystic Seaport Light · museum, South
  7. 12 km Back to Ledyard

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ledyard by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3882Stoddard Hill State Park (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1441Lake Konomoc (18 km)
    Forts & heritage1437Fort Shantok Park (9 km)
    Beaches & coast1429Avery Point Lighthouse (18 km)
    Churches727Coast Guard Memorial Chapel (13 km)
    Museums926Mystic Seaport Light (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints417Gungywamp Hill (7 km)
    Parks515Harkness Memorial State Park (21 km)
    Other attractions913Anshei Israel Synagogue (23 km)
    Treks14North South Trail (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Sandy Point (21 km)
    Temples01Beth Israel Temple (53 km)

    Ledyard: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ledyard?

    Stoddard Hill State Park (hill, about 6 km), Gungywamp Hill (hill, about 7 km), Fort Shantok Park (fort, about 9 km), Mystic Seaport Light (museum, about 12 km), Cochegan Rock (viewpoint, about 12 km), Connecticut College Arboretum (nature spot, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ledyard?

    116 places on Spotwander: 38 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage, 14 beaches & coast, 7 churches.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ledyard?

    Stoddard Hill State Park, about 6 km by road; Connecticut College Arboretum (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ledyard?

    Lake Konomoc, about 18 km by road; Gardner Lake State Park (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ledyard?

    Fort Shantok Park, about 9 km by road; Long Society Meetinghouse (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ledyard?

    Start in Ledyard, visit Stoddard Hill State Park, then Fort Shantok Park, then Cochegan Rock, then Gungywamp Hill, then Mystic Seaport Light, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ledyard?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Ledyard

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ledyard’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ledyard on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.