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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17.8 Miles
90% 154 votes
Beaches Watch Hill, RI MoreLess Info
A spacious, sandy shorefront in full view of the Watch Hill Lighthouse, East Beach, is one of Rhode Island's best kept secrets. With clean, ample bath and changing rooms, bring your kids out for sun, swim, and surf.
17.8 Miles
72% 29 votes
Specialty Museums Greenport, NY MoreLess Info
Devoted to preserving the maritime history and heritage of the region, East End Seaport Maritime Museum features a collection of historic vessels. They also offer lighthouse cruises, educational programs, and restoration projects.
17.8 Miles
85% 61 votes
Beaches Watch Hill, RI MoreLess Info
Beautiful and serene, Watch Hill Beach is favorited by locals and travelers to the Watch Hill area. The beach features rock paths, a lighthouse, vintage carousel and nearby ice cream shops.
17.8 Miles
25% 4 votes
Movie Theaters 211 E Front Street, Greenport, NY 11944 MoreLess Info
Village Cinema Greenport is a 4 screen movie theater that originally opened 1939 after the previous theater on the site was destroyed by a hurricane. The theater features a cafe and is open seasonally.
17.9 Miles
99% 95 votes
Beaches Westerly, RI MoreLess Info
The southern most point in Rhode Island, Napatree Point, is a 1.5 mile stretch of sand that now serves as a public beach and nature preserve. Visitors to the point enjoy strolling its length to see ospreys and the federally endangered piping plover.
17.9 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.
17.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing Cedar Island Marina, Clinton, CT MoreLess Info
Providing the necessary equipment like bait and tackle, The Flying Connie takes visitors out to Atlantic Ocean to fish for striped bass, sharks, and bottom fish. Visitors can sign up for a 3 hour, half day, or full day excursion.
17.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Farms & Ranches 78 Route 81, Clinton, CT 6413 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy horseback riding lessons and horse shows at Sweetwater Farm Feed & Equpment. The farm also offers training and boarding, pony rides, and is available to host birthday parties.
18.0 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.
18.0 Miles
100% 7 votes
Hobby Shops 140 Killingworth Tpke, Clinton, CT 06413 MoreLess Info
New and experienced home brewers and winemakers will find a treasure trove of equipment, supplies, and knowledgeable staff at Stomp N Crush. The store also hosts winemaking classes and meetings of the Maniacal Association of Shoreline Homebrewers.
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