Free & Cheap Things to Do in Waterford, CT

  • The list below includes 242 free or cheap things to do in or near Waterford, Connecticut, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Fishing, Beaches, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Harkness Memorial State Park to Waterford Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waterford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Montauk, Mystic and New London.
  • The list below includes 242 free or cheap things to do in or near Waterford, Connecticut, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Fishing, Beaches, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Harkness Memorial State Park to Waterford Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waterford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Montauk, Mystic and New London.
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The Racing School 205 East Thompson Road, Thompson, CT MoreLess Info
Drive a NASCAR Sprint Cup car or Mazda Spec Miata on a road course like a professional race car driver, Car racing experience of a lifetime
4.1 Miles
97% 137 votes
National & State Parks 275 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT 6385 MoreLess Info
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.
4.1 Miles
100% 16 votes
Beaches 305 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT MoreLess Info
Views of the tidal marshes and the Long Island Sound are a main draw of the Waterford Beach Park. Rather than a sculpted beach, this park offers an unmodified natural beach setting with one of the best examples of an intact dune system.
4.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Beaches 309 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT 06385 MoreLess Info
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.
4.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Dog Park 145-169 Old Colchester Road, Waterford, CT 6375 MoreLess Info
The Dog Park provides outdoor areas for both dogs and their owners to enjoy. A fenced in area allows dogs to run off leash and owners can view Martins nesting in the field site.
3.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Beaches 44 New Shore Road, Waterford, CT MoreLess Info
Pleasure Beach is a small strip of soft powdery sand along the Long Island Sound. The beach is favored for relaxation and enjoying the sights and sun and offers swimming, premier bird watching and beautiful scenery.
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Parks 95 Clark Ln, Waterford, CT 6385 MoreLess Info
An off-leash dog park, Stenger Farm Park maintains separate areas for large and small dogs. It is a largely open area with limited shady spots, and visitors need to bring their own water.
2.2 Miles
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Marinas 12 River Street, Waterford, CT 6385 MoreLess Info
Located on the Niantic River, Niantic Bay Marina Boat Valet is a marina offering a number of amenities for boat owners to enjoy. Indoor rack storage for boats, a repair facility, and a marine store are among the amenities available.
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100% 3 votes
Fishing 12 River Street, Waterford, CT 06385 MoreLess Info
Hosted on an 85-foot long aluminum fishing vessel, Mijoy 747 Deep Sea Fishing is a business offering fishing trips to those who visit. Guests on the fishing vessel commonly enjoy deep sea fishing, sightseeing, and relaxing on the water.
2.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing 9 First Street, Waterford, CT 06257 MoreLess Info
As a family operated business, Dot-E-Dee Sportfishing Charters takes visitors on deep sea fishing trips on a 36' Harris Sport boat. Visitors have the opportunity to catch shark, striper, porgies, and tuna.
3.1 Miles
86% 28 votes
Race Tracks 1080 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT MoreLess Info
Racing fans come to the Waterford Speedbowl to satisfy their need for speed. Ample bleacher seating, tasty concessions and a fast track make for a day at the races not easily forgotten.
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