Free & Cheap Things to Do in Groton, CT

  • The list below includes 241 free or cheap things to do in or near Groton, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Dog Park, National & State Parks and Historic Sites.
  • From Bluff Point State Park to Eastern Point Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Groton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Montauk, Westerly, Mystic and Charlestown.
  • The list below includes 241 free or cheap things to do in or near Groton, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Dog Park, National & State Parks and Historic Sites.
  • From Bluff Point State Park to Eastern Point Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Groton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Montauk, Westerly, Mystic and Charlestown.
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19.8 Miles
91% 44 votes
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Gin Beach

Beaches End of East Lake Dr., Montauk, NY MoreLess Info
Food stands, outdoor showers, and restrooms are the amenities to be found on Gin Beach. Some of the activities to be performed in here are swimming in the designated areas and whale watching.
19.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Kayaking 98 Smith Road, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
Guests can enjoy guided kayaking tours of the Salmon and Connecticut Rivers with Quiet Kayak Guided River Tours. The tours last for three hours and include kayaks, paddles, instruction, binoculars, and life jackets.
20.4 Miles
50% 14 votes
Fishing 462 West Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954 MoreLess Info
With 5 boats ranging from 60 to 140 feet long, Viking Fleet Day Tours takes visitors on sightseeing and fishing tours of the region. The company also has a ferry service on a three deck boat with a snack bar.
20.4 Miles
67% 9 votes
National & State Parks Route 16, Colchester, CT 06447 MoreLess Info
Featuring Connecticut's historical covered bridges, Salmon River State Forest consists of a large river and its surrounding forest. Visitors are allowed to hunt and fish in the park. There is also a designated picnic area that has grills.
20.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Fishing 470 W Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954 MoreLess Info
Specializing in offshore fishing, Adios Fishing Charter organizes fishing excursions to the Gulf Stream on a 36 ft. charter boat. During the fishing trip, visitors have the opportunity to catch tuna, bass, and billfish.
20.4 Miles
96% 24 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 MoreLess Info
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.
20.6 Miles
95% 56 votes
Visitor Centers 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI MoreLess Info
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.
20.9 Miles
100% 49 votes
Fishing 352 West Lake Drive, West Lake Marina, Montauk, NY 11954 MoreLess Info
Specializing in sport fishing, Double D Charters presents visitors with the opportunity to catch tuna and shark. The charter hosts two-day fishing tournaments with cash prizes and trophies granted to participants.
21.0 Miles
74% 42 votes
Bridges Bridge Road, East Haddam, CT MoreLess Info
Connecting a park on the Haddam side with the Godspeed Opera House on the other side, the East Haddam Swing Bridge is a distinctive local landmark that provides picturesque views.
21.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Historic Sites 29 Main St, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
Run by The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Natahan Hale Schoolhouse is a former schoolhouse from the mid 1700s. The teacher of this school was Nathan Hale, who was hung by the British in 1776.
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