- The list below includes 241 free or cheap things to do in or near Groton, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Dog Park, National & State Parks and Historic Sites.
- From Bluff Point State Park to Eastern Point Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Groton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Montauk, Westerly, Mystic and Charlestown.
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While in here all sorts of activities can be performed, from strolling on the shoreline to sunbathing, the Ditch Plains are popular especially among the surfers. In here are found 2 food stands
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The Pollock-Krasner House & Study Center is open from May through October. The house and adjacent studio allow visitors to glimpse how both Jason Pollock and Lee Krasner lived and worked.
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The Charlestown Gallery showcases exceptional regional painting, sculpture, and photography in their 3,000 sq ft. gallery. Ongoing exhibits, frequent shows, and receptions help to introduce the artist's works and welcome new visitors to the gallery.
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As a popular geocache destination, Richard Trails is a half mile trail that weaves through the surrounding forest. The trail is currently in the process of being expanded as more branches are being cut to make room.
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Kirk Beach offers two different types of beaches. The majority of the beach on Lake Michigan allows swimmers to enjoy the lake, while the smaller beach is reserved for off-leash play with your dogs.
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Located in the lightkeeper's house of the Montauk Point Lighthouse, the Second House Mueum showcases exhibits that tell a capsule history of Montauk and the outlying community. The Montauk Lighthouse was the first lighthouse built in New York state.
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Peter's Memorial Woods is a heavily wooded hiking area for intermediate to experienced hikers. Visitors will find a main trail with six side trails branching off. The trails vary in difficulty - with some being steep, rocky, and relatively challenging.
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A 300-acre park, Machimoodus State Park features a variety of landscapes, including woods, meadows, uplands, and waterfront areas. Visitors can bird watch, hike the extensive trails, or simply relax and take in nature.
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Spanning 300 acres, Machimoodus State Park is composed of woodlands, rivers, cove waterfronts, and scenic hiking trails. Picnic areas and pit toilets are available, and birdwatching, fishing, and horseback riding are permitted.
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The entire family can have a good time in Hither Hills State Park. In here there are campsites, fire rings, a beach, playgrounds, picnic areas, trails, and other amenities. The main activities to be performed in here are hiking, hunting, fishing, and horseback riding.