- The list below includes 247 free or cheap things to do in or near Old Saybrook, Connecticut, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Fishing, Gold Panning and Hiking Trails.
- From Harvey's Beach to Great Cedar Conservation Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Old Saybrook and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Waterford.
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Groton's Avery Point Light is a beautiful lighthouse with manicured grounds. The property is freely accessible to the public, but no one may enter the lighthouse itself. This is a popular picnic spot.
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Appearing to rise directly from the Thames River floor, the New London Ledge Light is an unusual lighthouse still in active use. It sits at the entrance to the New London Harbor and is visible from the shore.
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The historic National Submarine Memorial is a war memorial that commemorates Royal Navy submariners who died in WWI and WWII. The memorial is made up of multiple bronze statues and a central bronze plaque.
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Spare Time Bowling offers bowling lanes, a large arcade with a wide variety of video games, laser light shows, and a sports grille on the premises. They also host parties and special events.
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Birch Plain Creek Park is a natural wildlife preserve and saltwater wetlands managed by the local community. The park offers multiple hiking paths and is the home of many colorful waterfowl, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers.
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Located in the Groton Shopping Mart, Hoyts Groton 6 Theatre offers showings of the latest big cinema releases. A perfect stop for rainy weather days, family night, or a date night.
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A popular spot for fishing in Colchester, Day Pond State Park is both peaceful and serene. Park goers can enjoy an array of fun activities including swimming and hiking along the trail.
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With 700 acres of wilderness available to explore, Bluff Head Preserve consists of forests, rivers, cliffs, and mountains. The preserve has a visible fault line that is made from traprock.
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Nestled in Groton, Connecticut, Bluff Point State Park is a free wilderness area renowned for its shellfish population. Visitors may catch fish and shellfish, but must first purchase a Groton Township fishing permit. Parking is free.
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As a dog friendly beach, Esker Point Beach has a man-made beach with a sand volleyball court, picnic area, and swimming spots. Visitors can watch boats pass by and sunbathe by the shoreline.