- The list below includes 242 free or cheap things to do in or near East Lyme, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, National & State Parks, Parks and History Museums.
- From Hole-in-the-Wall Beach to McCook Beach & Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Lyme and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Westerly.
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377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
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South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center offers visitors a chance to discover nature. Exhibits include live reptiles and amphibians, nature displays with appropriate sounds, and a marine touch tank.
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50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
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Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge features acres of wildlife and provides an important stopover and wintering area for migratory birds. The refuge offers trails for walking or running and spots for a picnic or relaxing on rocks by the water.
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50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI
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Located on the site of a World War II Naval Auxillary landing field, Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge and Kettle Pond Visitors Center, is a favorite destination for outdoor enthusiasts. With abundant bird species, hiking trails, kayaking and more, visit today.
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Surfing is one of the most popular activities at Main Beach, but visitors can also enjoy swimming, lounging, sand castles, and boogie boarding. There is even a free shuttle which takes people to the beach from the actual village of East Hampton.
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A private art gallery, the Elaine Benson Gallery and Sculpture Garden facilitates art purchases for businesses and other clients. The gallery features outdoor sculptures, paintings, prints, jewelry, and other genres of art work.
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Stretching horizontally across Branford, Connecticut, the Route 146 Scenic Drive affords breathtaking coastal views. The route is accessible to passenger vehicles and bicycles and provides convenient entry to the Stony Creek Harbor.
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The Dan Flavin Art Institute was established as a permanent installation of Flavin's work. It is a renovated firehouse that holds a permanent installation of nine works in fluorescent light created by the artist and a gallery for changing exhibitions.
29.0 Miles
East Beach in Charlestown features 3-miles of shoreline, clean sands, and crystal clear surf. Visitors appreciate its charm because it is not as developed as other beaches, but there are limited camping amenities.
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Founded in 1974, the Dia Art Foundation is a non-profit organization that has the goal of providing artists with long-term support. The foundation manages various site-specific artworks and installations in New York.
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Growing fresh produce, Fairview Farm has several attractions for visitors to enjoy, from corn cannons to a sandbox full of corn kernels. The farm has an 8 acre corn maze for visitors to explore.