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.
Showing 61-70 of 877
5.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Libraries 21 Brook Road, Niantic, CT 6357 MoreLess Info
The D'elia Antique Tool Museum specializes in highlighting historical tools dating back as early as the 18th century. The museum, over 1,000 square feet, features a large collection of rare woodworking planes among others.
6.0 Miles
33% 3 votes
Marinas 93 Marsh Road, Groton, CT 06340 MoreLess Info
Located on the Fisher's Island Sound, Spicer's Noank Marina is a marina offering a number of amenities and services for its customers. Boat hauling, bottom painting, and mechanical repairs are among the services boat owners enjoy at the marina.
6.1 Miles
98% 144 votes
Bookstores 41 W. Main Street, Niantic, CT 6357 MoreLess Info
Bibliophiles adore The Book Barn in Niantic, Connecticut. The company has three locations in coastal Connecticut and stocks almost one million books between them. Visitors should plan to spend at least several hours here.
6.7 Miles
88% 80 votes
Arts Centers 9 Water Street, Mystic, CT 06355 MoreLess Info
Located in Mystic, Connecticut, the Mystic Arts Center is an arts appreciation and education center dedicated to inspiring creativity in people of all ages. The Center operates a series of satellite galleries in addition to its main facility and welcomes tour groups.
6.7 Miles
89% 438 votes
Bridges U.S. Route 1 over Mystic River, Mystic, CT 06355 MoreLess Info
The venerable Mystic River Bascule Bridge is a movable bridge in Mystic, Connecticut. Its movable section is 85 feet long, and each open period lasts approximately 5 minutes. The bridge accepts motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
6.8 Miles
95% 38 votes
Haunted Tours 10 Cottrell Street, Mystic River Park, Mystic, CT 06247 MoreLess Info
As a ghost tour, Seaside Shadows takes visitors on a walking trip through cemeteries and the downtown area while narrating the history of famous individuals from the town. The tour guide gives tips for taking psychic pictures with cameras.
6.9 Miles
74% 23 votes
67

Amistad

Historic Ships Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT MoreLess Info
The Freedom Schooner Amistad in Mystic, Connecticut is a wooden ship built in honor of the slave ship Amistad, which experienced a mutiny while transporting slaves between the United States and the Carribbean. The Freedom Schooner Amistad is dedicated to fostering goodwill and respect between all races.
6.9 Miles
89% 4268 votes
Historic Sites 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, CT 06355 MoreLess Info
A haven for devotees of handcrafted wooden boats, the Mystic Seaport is a charming port in Connecticut. It features rental slips, a museum, shops and a working repair yard. It is also the venue for Mystic's annual wooden boat show.
6.9 Miles
78% 77 votes
History Museums 75 Greenmanville Ave, 7, Mystic, CT 06355 MoreLess Info
Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America & the Sea offers a variety of nautical history exhibits and artifacts along with historic vessels and buildings. The museum also hosts several public events and programs.
7.0 Miles
The second-oldest wooden vessel in the United States, the Charles W. Morgan is a retired whaling ship that now resides at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. It is the oldest surviving whaling ship in the world.
Showing 61-70 of 877
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE New London AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!