- The list below includes 242 free or cheap things to do in or near East Lyme, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, National & State Parks, Parks and History Museums.
- From Hole-in-the-Wall Beach to McCook Beach & Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Lyme and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Westerly.
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Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT
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The second-oldest wooden vessel in the United States, the Charles W. Morgan is a retired whaling ship that now resides at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. It is the oldest surviving whaling ship in the world.
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A haven for devotees of handcrafted wooden boats, the Mystic Seaport is a charming port in Connecticut. It features rental slips, a museum, shops and a working repair yard. It is also the venue for Mystic's annual wooden boat show.
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75 Greenmanville Ave, 7, Mystic, CT 06355
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Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America & the Sea offers a variety of nautical history exhibits and artifacts along with historic vessels and buildings. The museum also hosts several public events and programs.
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At Marshview Marina Llc, visitors can dock their boats and receive hauling, electrical maintenance, and other services. The marina hosts FishNut Charters, which specializes in offshore fishing for tuna and swordfish.
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Connecting a park on the Haddam side with the Godspeed Opera House on the other side, the East Haddam Swing Bridge is a distinctive local landmark that provides picturesque views.
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Visitors can often see yachts sailing from the docks at Brewer Pilots Point Marina. There is also a playground, pool, and pavilion near the marina. The pavilion can be rented for private events.
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From boarding to storage, Masons Island Marina offers visitors a range of services for their boats. From the marina, visitors have access to Mystic Harbor and can explore the nearby islands, such as Andrews Island and Sixpenny Island.
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Run by The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Natahan Hale Schoolhouse is a former schoolhouse from the mid 1700s. The teacher of this school was Nathan Hale, who was hung by the British in 1776.
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At Rathbun Free Memorial Library, visitors can peruse a wide selection of books, DVDs, and other literary resources. The library hosts community events like book clubs, technology workshops, and more.
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Experience the yesteryears with a visit to the historic Palmer House in Stonington. Built by the Palmer brothers in the mid-1800’s, it offers water views along with authentic portraits and furnishings.