- 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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175 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton, NY 11937
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A large tennis facility with 20 outdoor courts and 8 indoor courts, East Hampton Indoor Tennis is a private club that welcomes members and their guests. The club also has a pro shop and snack bar.
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The Mansfield Drive-In Theatre plays first-run movies on three different screens during the summer season. The location is also the home of Mansfield Market, the largest flea market in Eastern Connecticut.
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Surfing is one of the most popular activities at Main Beach, but visitors can also enjoy swimming, lounging, sand castles, and boogie boarding. There is even a free shuttle which takes people to the beach from the actual village of East Hampton.
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With 19 acres of land, Dart Island State Park offers many walking opportunities and views of the Connecticut River to visitors. Activities available to visitors to at the site include fishing, boating, and bird watching.
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2595 Noyack Road, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
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Spanning 187 acres, the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a variety of diverse habitats, including forest, beach, lagoon, fields, and salt marsh. Visitors can see a vast array of wildlife, including birds, painted turtles, and white tailed deer.
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Narrangansett's Salty Brine State Beach is maintained by the Rhode Island Divison of Parks & Recreation. It features a huge public pavillion that covers almost 3,000 feet; it is used for many concerts and press conferences.
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Galilee
Intersection of Great Island Rd. and Galilee Escape Rd., Narragansett, RI
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Beautiful, serene Galilee, Rhode Island is a favorite spot for those who prefer a quiet beach experience. It is especially popular among anglers, rowboaters, kayak enthusiasts and others who simply want to relax and rejuvenate away from the hustle and bustle of other nearby beaches.
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2082 Victory Highway, Coventry, RI 02816
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The Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge is a wilderness area with an extensive network of hiking and biking trails. Visitors can see a wide variety of wildlife. The Audubon Society sponsors summer camps in the refuge.
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376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke, Bridgehampton, NY
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The Children's Museum of The East End is a small children's museum focused on promoting learning through play. Attractions include exhibits such as a seafaring ship, drop-in art studio, family tree gallery, and a nine-hole miniature golf course.
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Constructed in 1802, the Faulkner's Island Lighthouse is an active historic lighthouse that is the second oldest in the entire state. Visitors commonly enjoy spending time on Faulkner's Island during their trip to see the lighthouse.