Groton
Groton is best known within Connecticut for Naval Submarine Base New London, the U.S. Navy’s oldest submarine base. Set on the east bank of the Thames River near Long Island Sound, the town has long been shaped by maritime industry and military activity. The base, established as a naval station in 1868, became associated with submarines early in the 20th century. Groton is also home to the Submarine Force Library and Museum, where USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, is preserved. Interstate 95 crosses the town, linking this southeastern Connecticut community with New London and the wider New England coast.
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Built around farms and landing places on the Thames River, Groton grew into a Connecticut community closely associated with the U.S. submarine industry. The town occupies the river’s eastern bank near its meeting with Long Island Sound, opposite New London. Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park recalls the 1781 Battle of Groton Heights during the American Revolution. Groton is also home to General Dynamics Electric Boat, a major builder of U.S. Navy submarines, while the Submarine Force Library and Museum preserves USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine. Discover how Groton connects with Connecticut’s Thames River coast by browsing webcams nearby.
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Connecticut combines a deep manufacturing heritage with a heavily wooded interior in a way that reflects its position within southern New England. The Connecticut River runs south through the state before entering Long Island Sound at Old Saybrook, linking inland towns with the tidal coast. Hartford became a major American insurance centre, while New Haven is home to Yale University, founded in 1701. Along the Sound, working harbours and long-established coastal communities contrast with the quieter hills and small towns farther inland. Browse nearby webcams to see Connecticut’s place in the wider New England region.
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The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.
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