Free & Cheap Things to Do in Niantic, CT

  • The list below includes 253 free or cheap things to do in or near Niantic, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Fishing, Marinas, Children's Museums and Beaches.
  • From Niantic Bay Boardwalk to D'elia Antique Tool Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Niantic and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Montauk, Mystic and New London.
  • The list below includes 253 free or cheap things to do in or near Niantic, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Fishing, Marinas, Children's Museums and Beaches.
  • From Niantic Bay Boardwalk to D'elia Antique Tool Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Niantic and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Montauk, Mystic and New London.
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0.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357 MoreLess Info
Close to the beach, Niantic Bay Boardwalk features a mile long boardwalk for visitors to stroll on and take in views of the ocean. Visitors can often see boats taking off in the bay from the shore.
0.7 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.
0.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches Baptist Ln, Niantic, CT 6357 MoreLess Info
A white sand beach with a stone jetty on one side and swimming areas, Hole in the Wall Beach is part of McCook's Point Park. The beach is patrolled by life guards during the summer months.
1.0 Miles
33% 3 votes
Marinas Smith Cove, 113 Oswegatchie Hills Road, Niantic, CT 06357 MoreLess Info
Three Belles Marina is a full service boat marina on the Smith Cove. The marina offers access to a variety of fishing and boating grounds and features a fish cleaning station and picnic and grilling areas.
0.8 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.
0.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Marinas 17 Smith Avenue, Niantic, CT 6357 MoreLess Info
As a marina, Port Niantic Inc provides visitors with direct access to Niantic River for their boats. It has a picnic area for visitors docking their boats at the marina.
0.3 Miles
71% 48 votes
Children's Museums 409 Main Street, Niantic, CT 6357 MoreLess Info
Kids love to explore the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. Located in Niantic, the museum welcomes families and groups of all sizes. Large groups receive discounted admission, but reservations are required.
0.8 Miles
62% 13 votes
Fishing 11 East Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357 MoreLess Info
At Black Hawk Fishing Boat, visitors can take a cruise out to the ocean to fish for sea bass and porgy. The crew is quick to help with getting visitors rigged, working out tangles, and providing other assistance.
0.8 Miles
60% 5 votes
Fishing 16 E Main, Niantic, CT 06357 MoreLess Info
Lead by a fishing captain with over 30 years of experience, Black Hawk Open Fishing Boat offers guests the opportunity to take guided fishing trips. In addition to fishing, other tour services include fireworks, sunset, and nature cruises.
1.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 9 West Road, Niantic, CT 6357 MoreLess Info
With inshore and offshore trips to choose from, Osprey Sport Fishing Charters offers a fishing experience in a 38 foot pontoon boat. During the trip, visitors have the opportunity to catch a trophy fish, like Striped Bass and shark.
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