Free & Cheap Things to Do in Stonington, CT

  • The list below includes 207 free or cheap things to do in or near Stonington, Connecticut, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Lighthouses, Playgrounds and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Stonington Village Playground to Cannon Square, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Stonington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Narragansett, Montauk and Mystic.
  • The list below includes 207 free or cheap things to do in or near Stonington, Connecticut, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Lighthouses, Playgrounds and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Stonington Village Playground to Cannon Square, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Stonington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Narragansett, Montauk and Mystic.
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25.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Historic Homes 20 West Ave, Essex, CT MoreLess Info
Built in the 1700s, Pratt House is the former farm house of one of the early settlers of the city. The house contains authentic furniture and decor from the Pilgrim to the Colonial eras.
25.5 Miles
100% 12 votes
Libraries 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426 MoreLess Info
Essex Library Association offers books in multimedia formats for its visitors. The library has a service where visitors can book a private session with a librarian to help them locate a book or provide technical advice.
25.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails 2082 Victory Highway, Coventry, RI 02816 MoreLess Info
The Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge is a wilderness area with an extensive network of hiking and biking trails. Visitors can see a wide variety of wildlife. The Audubon Society sponsors summer camps in the refuge.
25.7 Miles
96% 24 votes
Art Gallery 446 Old Stone Highway, East Hampton, NY 11937 MoreLess Info
The Leiber Collection is a small gallery showcasing the works and careers of modern artists Gerson and Judith Leiber. This free museum hosts extensive collections of Gerson Leiber's paintings and of Judith Leiber's designer handbags.
25.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Ingham Hill Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 MoreLess Info
Great Cedar Conservation Area is 320 acre swamp that features a variety of hiking trails that go for several miles. The area wraps around the Hay House property, which features a house made entirely of hay bales.
25.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Beaches 29 Plum Bank Road, Old Saybrook, CT 6475 MoreLess Info
Visitors can spend a day at the beach relaxing or skimboarding at Harvey Beach. The beach has a patch of eel grass with a variety of birds in it. There are several lifeguards on duty during the day.
25.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Paintball 320 Shermantown Road, North Kingstown, RI 2874 MoreLess Info
Located on a spacious 35-acre property, Warzone Paintball & Airsoft provides amenities for both paintball and airsoft enthusiasts to enjoy. Each field is equipped with numerous trenches, forts, and obstacles dedicated to providing an enjoyable and challenging experience.
25.8 Miles
92% 13 votes
Restaurants Essex, CT MoreLess Info
One of the most popular dining options in Essex, Connecticut is Olive Oyl's, a gourmet takeaway restaurant featuring salads, wraps, soups, pasta and other delicious foods made from locally-sourced ingredients.
25.9 Miles
85% 496 votes
Train Tours One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT 6426 MoreLess Info
Experience the glamour of Golden-Era train travel at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex, Connecticut. Surrounded by rolling hills and pristine waterways, this interpretive museum always makes an impression on its visitors.
26.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Gold Panning 1353 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 MoreLess Info
The Lucky 33 Gemstone Flume Mine is a historic and educational place where visitors can pan for gold or mine for gems using the flume system. Visitors keep all the gold or gems they find.
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