Free & Cheap Things to Do in East Lyme, CT

  • 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.
  • 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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38.5 Miles
68% 50 votes
National & State Parks 1011 Point Judith Road, Narragansett, RI 2882 MoreLess Info
One of Rhode Island's top camping spots is Fisherman's Memorial State Park & Campground in Narrangansett. This full-featured park includes a dumping station, bathrooms, elevated viewing decks, a land-line telephone and plentiful fire pits.
38.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Children's Museums Connecticut Children's Museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 6119 MoreLess Info
The Conny the Whale Statue is a life sized statue in the likeness of a sperm whale that was built in 1976. The hollow whale can be walked through and water sprays from the blowhole every hour.
38.6 Miles
74% 35 votes
Race Tracks 1797 Old Country Road, Riverhead, NY 11901 MoreLess Info
Racing and auto enthusiasts enjoy visiting Riverhead Raceway. The high-energy center features stock car racing events, demolition derbies, go-kart racing and monster truck events as well as hosting weekly races for locals looking to participate.
38.6 Miles
West Hartford, Connecticut is home to The Children's Museum of Connecticut. Its exhibits get kids excited about dinosaurs, marine life, outer space, modern wildlife, physics and other subjects. The museum also contains a planetarium.
38.6 Miles
89% 18 votes
Breweries Wakefield, RI 2879 MoreLess Info
Locally-produced beers are the speciality at Whaler's Brewing Company. Flagship beers like Hazelnut Cream Stout and American Strong Ale are guest favorites. Open Friday through Sunday, and samples are available.
38.6 Miles
61% 23 votes
Movie Theaters Blue Back Square, 42 S Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107 MoreLess Info
A five-screen cinema multiplex affiliated with the Bow Tie Cinema chain, Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas screens contemporary films in a retro-themed atmosphere. It offers a variety of refreshments, including several varieties of coffee and baked goods.
38.6 Miles
33% 21 votes
Children's Museums 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 06119 MoreLess Info
The Children's Museum is a museum that offers hands on experiences that are focused on nature and science. The museum features a live wildlife sanctuary, a digital science dome planetarium, and interactive labs.
38.6 Miles
100% 8 votes
Bowling 240 Platt Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516 MoreLess Info
Woodland Duckpin Bowling is a bowling alley that is home to 'Glow-In-The-Dark Birthday Parties'. The alley is decorated with colorful lights, hosts bowling leagues, and has 12 lanes in total.
38.6 Miles
60% 5 votes
Billiards/Pool Halls 50 Spring Street, Southington, CT 06489 MoreLess Info
Shooters Billiards and Arcade is a pool hall that dates to 1995. Shooters has 20 pool/billiard tables, hosts tournament play, has an arcade, pro shop, darts, and an onsite cafe.
38.6 Miles
100% 5 votes
Hiking Trails Rte 34, West Haven, CT 06516 MoreLess Info
Maltby Lakes is a hiking and mountain biking area populated by woodlands and numerous lakes. Visitors will find several hiking trails and will notice a variety of wildlife native to the area.
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