- 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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Biomes is New England's only private marine education facility and the most hands-on aquarium in the region. They provide interactive marine biology programs, a gallery featuring a wide collection of animals and a children's station.
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At the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park, visitors can learn about the history of the United States Navy Seabees. In addition to a 50 minute tour of the facility, the location also offers souvenirs in its gift shop.
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An ideal place to spend a quiet afternoon kayaking, canoeing, or boating, Wickford Harbor has plenty of areas to explore. The harbor features abundant small islands and coves, each with wildlife that is fun to watch.
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Visitors can take their dogs to an off leash, fenced dog park at B.A.R.K. Park. The park provides dogs with an area to roam free and socialize with other dogs.
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Formerly a schoolhouse in the 19th century, this restored building now hosts artifacts that offer visitors a picture of 1830's life. The Living Museum's items include maps, farm and household items, clothes, and photographs.
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With hundreds of acres, Penwood State Park is equipped with trails for both hiking and cross-country skiing. And for added convenience, the park offers both shelters and tables for picnicking or simply resting.
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With several historical buildings to visit, Avon Historical Society Museum offers schoolhouses, farm houses, and history rooms for visitors to explore. The museum also hosts Civil War recreation events, such as a medical program and volunteer infantry.
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With an outdoor ice rink, soccer fields and league sign-ups, a playground, and activities and events throughout the year for community entertainment, North End Recreation Center has something for everyone.
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Located inside Beavertail State Park, the Beavertail Aquarium is a managed, small aquatic site that houses a variety of salt water fish and shell fish. Situated within the lighthouse museum in the park, the aquarium is open to visitors daily.
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Featuring a lighthouse that was built in 1856, Beavertail Light and Park, is now part of the Rhode Island Parks System. The area includes hiking/biking trails, Lighthouse Museum, and a breath-taking view from the rocky perimeter at the ocean's edge.