Free & Cheap Things to Do in Mystic, CT

  • The list below includes 209 free or cheap things to do in or near Mystic, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Historic Ships, Aquariums and Arts Centers.
  • From Mystic River Bascule Bridge to Olde Mistick Village, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mystic and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Montauk, Westerly and Charlestown.
  • The list below includes 209 free or cheap things to do in or near Mystic, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Historic Ships, Aquariums and Arts Centers.
  • From Mystic River Bascule Bridge to Olde Mistick Village, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mystic and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Montauk, Westerly and Charlestown.
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97% 1263 votes
Historic Homes Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 2840 MoreLess Info
Rhode Island's Newport Mansions are a series of opulent former residences now cared for by the Preservation Society of Newport County. Most of the mansions were constructed at the turn of the 20th century.
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86% 597 votes
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Rosecliff

History Museums 584 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 2840 MoreLess Info
Located in Newport, Rhode Island, Rosecliff is a mansion designed by architect Stanford White and built in the 1890's. It is now a museum and event venue. Rosecliff also has its own tavern and bar.
35.1 Miles
86% 111 votes
Historic Homes Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Built in a Gothic Revival architecture style, Kingscote - Newport Mansion is a 19th century historical site open to the public for tours. The mansion retains many of its original furnishings and architectural features from when it was first built.
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Open to the general public from May through early September, the National Museum of American Illustration focuses on their subject from a variety of periods and styles. Housed in Vernon Court, the museum's American Imagist Collection features works by such well-known artists as Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell…
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65% 23 votes
Historic Sites 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Seen in movies like The Great Gatsby and Amistad, Rosecliff Mansion is an early 20th Century manor home. The residence is maintained by a local preservation society that offers electronic and guided tours of the house and grounds daily.
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97% 1876 votes
Scenic Drives Newport, RI MoreLess Info
Enjoy the beautiful Rhode Island coastline as you coast up Ocean Drive. When the weather is clear, drivers on this immaculately-kept route can easily see for miles. Ocean Drive is also open to pedestrians and cyclists.
35.2 Miles
97% 3366 votes
Historic Homes 44 Ochre Point Ave., Newport, RI 2840 MoreLess Info
One of the most appealing of the Newport Mansions is The Breakers, which was constructed in the late 1800's. This massive stone mansion features elaborate exterior carvings and has a huge formal garden.
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97% 1177 votes
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The Elms

Historic Homes 367 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 2840 MoreLess Info
Originally a vacation home for a wealthy Philadelphia family, The Elms in Newport, Rhode Island was constructed in 1901. The property has several large gardens and is furnished with many original items, including fine art worth millions of dollars.
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84% 32 votes
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Chepstow

History Museums Narragansett Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Built in 1860, this Italian villa is one of the best kept mansions from the era. Containing original furnishings, paintings, and documents, visitors are able to see what style and life were like for one of America's most prosperous families.
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88% 363 votes
Sports Museums 194 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum chronicles the history of tennis from the 12th century through present day within the former Newport Casino, one of the finest examples in the world of Victorian shingle-style architecture. Visitors can also visit touchscreen informational kiosks dedicated to the g…
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