- The list below includes 195 free or cheap things to do in or near Norwich, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, History Museums, Dog Park and Arts Centers.
- From Norwichtown Historic Cemetary to Mohegan Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Norwich and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Westerly.
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Located on the site of the former Columbia Junction Freight Yard, the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum showcases historical locomotives and railroad buildings. Visitors can take a guided tour through the museum and kids can operate an 1850's style pump-car.
15.0 Miles
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.
15.1 Miles
Waterford, Connecticut's Harkness Memorial State Park offers many appealing features, including picnic grounds and large gardens. Its main attraction is the whitewashed Harkness mansion, which is now open for tours.
15.1 Miles
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Prospect Hill Historic District is a district that encompasses 40-blocks of residential neighborhoods. The district has a total of 993 contributing buildings.
15.2 Miles
Visitors can enjoy supervised swimming, bird watching, fishing, and walking on a quarter mile stretch of beach at Waterford Town Beach. The beach also features picnic areas and nearby tennis courts.
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The Gingerella Sports Complex has a number of soccer fields that are used regularly by youth sports leagues. The complex also has a skateboard park, playgrounds for small and older children, and covered picnic tables.
15.3 Miles
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409 Main Street, Niantic, CT 6357
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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.
15.3 Miles
Maintained by the Stonington Historical Society, the 16-room Palmer house is more accurately described as a manion. Its gleaming white edifice gives way to sumptuous interior furnishings in the late Victorian style.
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Main Street (Route 156), Baptist Lane, East Lyme, CT
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The Hole-in-the-Wall Beach is a small location that features a boardwalk. The site also provides a variety of photo opportunities, including in-route trains and boats that cross under a bridge.
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Situated on Wequetequock River, Stonington Marina offers visitors boating services and rentals. It also hosts an eco-tour kayaking trip where visitors can learn about the marine life and surrounding geography.