Do you like subs (the seafaring variety -- not the sandwich)? Then you'll love hearing about the U.S.S. Nautilus, which was launched on January 21, 1954. Within a few short months, the U.S.S. Nautilus was the first-ever commissioned nuclear powered ship in the United States Navy! The famous sub now lives at the Submarine Force Museum, and Conning Towers Nautilus Park residents are proud to show it off.
Conning Towers Nautilus Park is a census designated place within the town of Groton, Connecticut. As of the 2010 census, the population had grown to 8,834 residents living within 5.6 square miles of stunningly New London County. Located just north of I-95, Conning Towers Nautilus Park is bisected by Route 12 and rests on the east bank of the Thames River. Some notable locations in this adorable little CDP include the US Naval Submarine Base Library, the USS Nautilus Submarine Force Library and Museum, the Naval Undersea Warfare-Center Detachment Technical Library as well as the actual USS Nautilus! Conning Towers Nautilus Park is a veritable powerhouse of Naval history and technological innovations -- as well as a pretty neat place to live.
Moving to Conning Towers Nautilus Park
Moving to Conning Towers Nautilus Park isn't too difficult, but it is best to avoid moving at the end of May, the end of August, and the beginning of January, when there's typically more renters on the hunt for a new place. That's not to say you can't move during those peak periods, but it will be more of a challenge to find the property rentals and potential deals that come during the slower seasons.
When you do decide to begin your search, ask a local real estate agent or broker to help you find some places. Agents will be much more useful than hoofing it through town, or just driving up and down streets looking for rental signs. Or, of course, you can take to the Internet and cruise listings in your pajamas.
Neighborhoods of Conning Towers Nautilus Park
Conning Towers Nautilus Park is basically one large neighborhood, and more of a suburb within the town of Groton. There are some wonderful areas to search through when you begin looking for property rentals that will likely leave you struggling to decide which is your favorite.
The area closest to the Thames River is extremely popular and very urban. Between the shores of the Thames River along Military Hwy and east to Route 12, there are a variety of apartment rentals that offer one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartments for rent with a stunning view of the river.
Nautilus Park: Located on Tern Avenue, this beautiful property offers two- and three-bedroom apartments for rent. Complete with washer/dryer hookups, covered parking, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a pool are all standard amenities for Nautilus Park. Just around the corner from this beautiful complex is a favorite of the locals, the Seven Seas Pizza Restaurant, located on Connecticut 12 and well worth any wait you might experience on a crowded Friday night.
Trident Park Townhomes: Located on Ohio Avenue, these two-bedroom, two-bathroom, spacious townhomes are perfect for those who prefer to have their electric and utility bills included in the monthly rent. They also offer short-term leases and welcome your pets, for a small fee of course.
Groton Towers: Located on Broad Street, Groton Towers offers studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments that include a pool, an on-site laundry facility, a fitness center and controlled access gates for added security. One of the popular spots in this area for a weekend night out is Flanagan's on Connecticut 12. Flanagan's fish sandwich is a top pick, but so is the bacon and bleu cheese Burger.
Living in Conning Towers Nautilus Park
The eastern side of Route 12 leads away from the river, but you still have Latham Reservoir about a mile to the north and the ever-popular Nautilus Park to the south, just above Toll Gate Road. Both the reservoir and the park are favorite places to hike, walk, ride bikes, and exercise with your pup. Below are some of the most popular apartment rentals available in Conning Towers Nautilus Park, with a few details about each to help you with the difficult decision of where to plant your roots.
Life in Conning Towers Nautilus Park is never boring -- unless, of course, you prefer it that way. There are five amazing parks to visit, ranging from Phoenix Drive Park and Nautilus Park right on the edge of the Thames River, over to Trident Park on the north end at Baldwin Hill and Nautilus Park in the south end on Burningtree Drive. If you feel like taking a challenging hike to stretch out your cubicle-legs, head over to Nautilus Park off of Toll Gate Road and enjoy a mile or two of beautiful trails, lush foliage and fresh, cool air.
