The friendly city of Niantic awaits you
Enjoy the live music and other features of Niantic. Travellers to this welcoming city praise the casino gaming, beaches and shopping. Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun Casino are just a couple of the must-see attractions in the area. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in and around Niantic
Do you want to find attractions to see while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Niantic a fun place to get away to. These are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art (7.5 mi / 12 km)
- Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration (13.8 mi / 22.2 km)
- Kontokosta Winery (16.5 mi / 26.6 km)
- Lake of Isles (16.8 mi / 27.1 km)
- The Book Barn (0.3 mi / 0.4 km)
- Tumbleweeds (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Niantic
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to appreciate the scenery, Niantic is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are some of the area's most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- McCook Point Beach (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
- Hole-in-the-Wall Beach (0.9 mi / 1.4 km)
- Pleasure Beach (3.6 mi / 5.7 km)
- Ocean Beach Park (5.9 mi / 9.5 km)
- Eastern Point Beach (7.3 mi / 11.7 km)
- Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art (7.5 mi / 12 km)
Seasonal weather in Niantic
If you're planning a holiday around the weather, July, August, June and September are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 21°C.
Transport options to and around Niantic
The nearest airport is in New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London), located 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field), which is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) away.