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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41.5 Miles
73% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 308 Broad Street, Manchester, CT 06040 MoreLess Info
Parkade Cinemas & Entertainment is a 6 screen movie theater that also hosts live entertainment. The theater airs mainstream and independent films and also hosts host birthday parties and special events.
41.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 128 Welles Street, Glastonbury, CT 6033 MoreLess Info
A lighted baseball field, lacrosse and soccer fields are a few of the amenities available to guests of Riverfront Park. Take one of the walking trails to enjoy views of the Connecticut River. A dog park is also available.
41.7 Miles
86% 7 votes
Specialty Museums Bristol, RI MoreLess Info
Located in Bristol, Rhode Island along the Narragansett Bay, the Herreshoff Marine Museum and America's Cup Hall of Fame outlines the history of the America's Cup competition through its maritime displays. A sailing school is also featured at the site.
41.8 Miles
95% 249 votes
Botanical Gardens 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 MoreLess Info
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, is a historic New England garden estate overlooking Narragansett Bay. The 45-room English-style mansion is filled with many of the original antique furniture pieces, family documents, and artifacts.
41.8 Miles
94% 54 votes
Specialty Museums 1 Burnside Street, Bristol, RI MoreLess Info
Yachting aficionados must plan a visit to Herreshoff Marine Museum and marvel at the collection of fine sailing vessels and America's Cup history and memorabilia. Open since 1971, the museum now displays over 60 boats.
41.8 Miles
84% 115 votes
Specialty Museums Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI 02905 MoreLess Info
Located in Johnson and Wales University, the Culinary Arts Museum is a teaching museum that preserves the culinary and hospitality heritage. With a 25,000 gallery space, several historical exhibits and recipe collections are on view Tuesday through Saturday.
41.8 Miles
92% 26 votes
Parks Thames Street, Bristol, RI 2809 MoreLess Info
Get some fresh air at Independence Park in the seaside town of Bristol. Bring a blanket and food for a picnic lunch, fly a kite, or toss a ball with a four-legged friend. There's even a waterfront path to sit and watch the boats.
41.9 Miles
97% 317 votes
National & State Parks Hope Street, Route 114, Bristol, RI MoreLess Info
Featuring 464-acres of parklands on the shores of Narragansett Bay, Colt State Park, is considered the jewel of Rhode Island's park system. Visitors enjoy miles of bike paths along the bay, over 400 picnic areas, and an open-air chapel.
41.9 Miles
97% 29 votes
Historic Homes 500 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809 MoreLess Info
As one of Bristol's most popular event spaces, the Linden Place Mansion tells the history of the area through grand architecture and beautiful surrounding landscape. The mansion is available for guided walking tours and features a museum store where guests can buy replicated items from inside the home.
42.0 Miles
90% 61 votes
Shopping Districts Hope Street, Bristol, RI MoreLess Info
Experience the idyllic setting of a quaint New England town when you visit Hope Street in Bristol, Rhode Island. Looking as if it has been untouched by time, visit the shops, cafés, and boutiques of this seaside town.
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