Free & Cheap Things to Do in New London, CT

  • 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.
  • 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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22.3 Miles
86% 792 votes
Parks East End of Route 27, Montauk, NY MoreLess Info
Popular among surf fishing enthusiasts, the Montauk Point State Park is also suited for hiking and hunting. Besides the oldest lighthouse in the state, in here are also found camping sites, playgrounds, picnic tables, and others.
22.3 Miles
75% 8 votes
Parks Off Montauk Hwy. 3 mi east of Montauk Village, Montauk, NY MoreLess Info
Featuring such activities as hiking, biking, horseback riding and canoeing, the Theodore Roosevelt County Park, located in Montauk, New York, also offers hunting and fishing activities. Tents are restricted at the camp site.
22.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 137 Glenwood Road, Clinton, CT 6413 MoreLess Info
Catering primarily to organized team sports, the Ethel Peters Recreational Complex is a city-run facility that has multiple baseball fields, as well as a full sized football field. The center also has lighted basketball courts and a skate park.
22.4 Miles
87% 15 votes
Lake Montauk, NY MoreLess Info
Scenic Lake Montauk offers a variety of aquatic leisure activities in addition to more passive activities like picnicking and sightseeing. Visitors might swim, boat, paddleboard, fish, waterski, or simply walk along the trails that circle the lake.
22.4 Miles
94% 18 votes
Specialty Museums Greenport, Greenport, NY 11944 MoreLess Info
The Fireboat Firefighter Museum documents the history of fireboats and firefighting in New York City. The museum is located in a real working fireboat that operated for over 70 years in New York's harbor before being retired.
22.4 Miles
81% 16 votes
Specialty Museums 440 - 4th Street, at the LIRR Tracks, Greenport, NY 11944 MoreLess Info
Composed of two different facilities, the Railroad Museum of Long Island contains railroad exhibits and model railroad displays. The museum displays historical pictures and memorabilia as well as actual Long Island Railroad cars.
22.5 Miles
93% 15 votes
Parks Fort Pond Bay, Montauk, NY MoreLess Info
Situated at Fort Pond Bay, Navy Road Park has a pier that can be used for fishing and a rocky beach. There are also trails available in the park that can be used for hiking and biking.
22.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 95 E Main Street, Clinton, CT 6413 MoreLess Info
Sarba Fine Art is a combination art gallery and restaurant, home to original works from Marek Sarba. Oil paintings are prominently featured, as well as handmade jewelry and an extensive greeting card selection.
22.6 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks RI-1A, Charlestown, RI 02813 MoreLess Info
Located on the coast of Ninigret Pond lies Ninigret Park, a location that is host to many festivals throughout the year. The park is also home to several local observatories, a dog park, and many walking trails.
22.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Bay End of Navy Rd., Montauk, NY MoreLess Info
A 22-acre park, Fort Pond Bay Park offers views of the bay along with picnic tables, small boat ramp for kayaks or canoes and a long fishing pier. For hikers, the park features easy access to Hither Woods Preserve.
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