Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States

Places to visit near Noank

Noank is a town in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States, home to about 1,796 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Morgan Point Lighthouse (2 km), Haley Farm State Park (2 km) and Bluff Point State Park (5 km).

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

Noank at a glance

Location
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States
Population
about 1,796
Coordinates
41.3279° N, 71.9906° W
Places within 50 km
104 (104 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Noank

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Noank: 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 Noank

79 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Noank. The closest is Morgan Point Lighthouse (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Noank

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Noank. The closest is New London Ledge Lighthouse (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Noank

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Noank. The closest is Maschaug Pond (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Noank

32 beaches & coast within 100 km of Noank. The closest is North Dumpling Lighthouse (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Noank

30 churches within 100 km of Noank. The closest is Huntington Street Baptist Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Noank

25 museums within 100 km of Noank. The closest is Mystic Seaport Light (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Noank

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Noank
  2. 5 km Mystic Seaport Light · museum, South
  3. 6 km Haley Farm State Park · nature spot, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  4. 3 km Bluff Point State Park · nature spot, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  5. 6 km North Dumpling Lighthouse · beach, Suffolk
  6. 5 km Morgan Point Lighthouse · nature spot, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
  7. 2 km Back to Noank

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How to reach Noank

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    Within 15 km of Noank

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Noank by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2979Morgan Point Lighthouse (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1437New London Ledge Lighthouse (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1536Maschaug Pond (17 km)
    Beaches & coast1832North Dumpling Lighthouse (6 km)
    Churches730Huntington Street Baptist Church (12 km)
    Museums725Mystic Seaport Light (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints418Gungywamp Hill (12 km)
    Parks416Harkness Memorial State Park (14 km)
    Other attractions513Race Rock Light (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves14Sandy Point (11 km)
    Treks04North South Trail (55 km)
    Temples01Beth Israel Temple (67 km)

    Noank: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Noank?

    Morgan Point Lighthouse (nature spot, about 2 km), Haley Farm State Park (nature spot, about 2 km), Bluff Point State Park (nature spot, about 5 km), Mystic Seaport Light (museum, about 5 km), North Dumpling Lighthouse (beach, about 6 km), Latimer Reef Light (beach, about 7 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 29 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 beaches & coast, 7 churches.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Noank?

    Morgan Point Lighthouse, about 2 km by road; Haley Farm State Park (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Noank?

    New London Ledge Lighthouse, about 10 km by road; Groton Monument (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Noank?

    Maschaug Pond, about 17 km by road; Winnapaug Pond (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Noank?

    Start in Noank, visit Mystic Seaport Light, then Haley Farm State Park, then Bluff Point State Park, then North Dumpling Lighthouse, then Morgan Point Lighthouse, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Noank?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage.

    Towns near Noank

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