Free & Cheap Things to Do in East Lyme, CT

  • 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.
  • 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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34.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 640 Tuttle Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 MoreLess Info
Giant Valley Polo Farm hosts polo matches on a regular basis, and welcomes spectators to come and enjoy matches in a casual to dressy atmosphere. The club also hosts tailgating before matches.
34.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Gardens 180 Park Road, Hamden, CT 6517 MoreLess Info
The Pardee Rose Garden is a community owned public park that features sculpted rose gardens of various colors that bloom throughout the summer. The park features mutliple walking paths and park benches for visitors to enjoy the natural setting.
35.0 Miles
94% 249 votes
National & State Parks Hamden, CT MoreLess Info
The whimsically-named Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, Connecticut takes its name from its characteristic hill formations. The park is free to visit, but guests who wish to use the parking lot must pay a small fee throughout most of the year.
35.0 Miles
53% 53 votes
Movie Theaters 99 Redstone Road, Manchester, CT 06042 MoreLess Info
An 18-screen movie theater, Buckland Hills 18 + IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a full bar, a restaurant, a party room and reserved seats.
35.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 23 Wildwood Street, New Britain, CT 6051 MoreLess Info
A community park, George L Chesley Park features fields for baseball and football as well as courts for basketball and tennis. The park also provides a swimming pool, a children's playground, a water play station and picnic areas.
35.1 Miles
81% 27 votes
Parks 123 Garfield St, Newington, CT MoreLess Info
Mill Pond Park is Newington's largest town park and features a picturesque waterfall. The park's family-friendly amenities include soccer fields, basketball courts, picnic areas, walking trails, ice skating and more.
35.1 Miles
85% 48 votes
Movie Theaters 99 redstone road, Manchester, CT 6040 MoreLess Info
Offering the latest in movie releases, Rave Cinemas features stadium seating with a theater bar, full-service restaurant and arcade for added enjoyment. There is also an IMAX auditorium dedicated to 2D and 3D films.
35.2 Miles
97% 38 votes
Cemeteries 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114 MoreLess Info
Established in 1864, Cedar Hill Cemetery, is the final resting place of many famous Americans. Visitors that tour the grounds are captivated by the tranquility of the 270-acres of gardens, wetlands, and woodlands.
35.2 Miles
88% 127 votes
Parks Cold Spring and Orange Sts, New Haven, CT 06510 MoreLess Info
East Rock Park, is a 425-acre park in New Haven, CT that features a myriad of sports courts and fields, over 10-miles of hiking and biking trails, and much more. Visitors can also enjoy the Trowbridge Environmental Center and Pardee Rose Garden and Greenhouse.
35.2 Miles
46% 13 votes
Parks New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
Home to a Revolutionary War fort, Fort Hale Park was named for Nathan Hale, a Continental Army soldier designated as Connecticut's state hero. The park offers a sandy beach, a fishing pier, picnic areas and walking paths.
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