- The list below includes 245 free or cheap things to do in or near New London, Connecticut, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Lighthouses, Art Gallery, Beaches and Pubs.
- From Connecticut College to Fort Trumbull State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New London and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Montauk, Mystic and Westerly.
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Guests and their dogs can enjoy a dog park with areas for small dogs and large dogs along with a running well of water at Pawsitive Park. The park has a gazebo and lots of open grass.
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Located along the Yantic River and Nature Preserve, Estelle Cohn Memorial Dog Park provides fenced grass and dirt fields for canine recreation. The park has a separate area for smaller dogs, picnic tables, tubes and small, portable swimming pools.
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Affiliated with the MusicNow Foundation, Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe hosts a variety of live music, primarily of the folk, Americana, and independent rock genres. The cafe offers a full menu of food and drink, and hosts music programs.
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Contract Art International, Inc. is an organization composed of technicians, artisans, engineers, artists, and craftspeople. The organization provides a wide variety of art that meets the specific needs of organizations and individuals.
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Featuring a collection of artwork with American landscapes and themes, The Cooley Gallery regularly rotates different paintings in its three exhibitions. In addition to paintings, the gallery features jewelry, photography, sculpture, and pottery.
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At the Slater Memorial Museum, visitors can find both fine and decorate art from the Western Hemisphere, Asia, Europe, and Africa. The location features both temporary exhibitions and permanent collections.
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Soundview Beach is a public beach that is a popular destination for both tourists and locals. The beach is also adjacent to a number of businesses, including restaurants, bars, and doughnut shops.
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At DEEP Marine Headquarters - Ferry Landing Park, visitors can enjoy bird and wildlife viewing, crabbing, and fishing activities. The site offers scenic views of the Connecticut River for guests that are seeking photo opportunities.
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Napatree Point / Beach is a sandy spit that was created by a geologic process called the long shore drift. The beach stretches 1.5-miles in length along the Block Island Sound.
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Featuring an antique carousel, Watch Hill Carousel & Beach offers visitors scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The beach is within walking distance of the downtown, which has shops and a lighthouse for visitors to see.