Avery Point Lighthouse
Groton, Connecticut | 62 Miles
Situated along the rocky shores of Long Island Sound, Avery Point Lighthouse was constructed in 1943 on the grounds of the former U.S. Coast Guard Training Station in Avery Point. Previously the estate of a wealthy industrialist, the site is now the Avery Point Campus of the University of Connecticut, where the 41-foot octagonal tower sits at the shoreline on the southern edge of the campus. Scenic roads abound in this part of the state, and our recommended route includes Connecticut State Route 169 National Scenic Byway. Starting at the Massachusetts border and running south through the state’s Eastern Uplands region, you’ll ride through rolling hills and historic colonial towns and past miles of stone wall-lined fields; the region is rich in history and natural beauty.
Originally published in 2020.
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