Free & Cheap Things to Do in Waterford, CT

  • The list below includes 242 free or cheap things to do in or near Waterford, Connecticut, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Fishing, Beaches, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Harkness Memorial State Park to Waterford Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waterford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Montauk, Mystic and New London.
  • The list below includes 242 free or cheap things to do in or near Waterford, Connecticut, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Fishing, Beaches, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Harkness Memorial State Park to Waterford Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waterford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Montauk, Mystic and New London.
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48.8 Miles
86% 91 votes
Beaches 113 East Broadway, Milford, CT MoreLess Info
Milford's Walnut Beach is a resort community that also features public events and shopping. Its breezy boardwalk is a popular spot for afternoon strolling and people watching. The Walnut Beach community also holds closed events, which are off-limits to non-members.
48.8 Miles
75% 8 votes
History Museums 800 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, CT MoreLess Info
Owned for almost 200 years over 5 generations of the Phelps family, the Phelps Tavern Museum contains artifacts from the once tavern and is made of architecture reflecting the 18th century in which it was built.
48.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sculpture Parks Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows, 22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury, CT 6070 MoreLess Info
The Flora Sculpture was created by sculptor Douglas Mueller in 2009. The sculpture represents the Roman goddess of the Spring, and is composed entirely of bronze rods. It lies just inside the main gate of the Performing Arts Center.
48.8 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 800 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 6070 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1911, the Simsbury Historical Society is a non-profit organization that oversees modern buildings, artifact collections, and manuscript assemblages. The society owns 16 buildings including the Phelps Tavern and the Hendrick Cottage.
48.8 Miles
25% 4 votes
Parks Narragansett Parkway, Warwick, RI 02888 MoreLess Info
Overlooking the Narragansett Bay, the Salter Grove Memorial Park is a public park that offers a number of amenities and scenic views to its visitors. These include a public boat ramp as well as a number of picnic areas.
48.8 Miles
- 1 votes
Skating Rinks 109 Pleasant View Street, Smithfield, RI 2828 MoreLess Info
Offering public ice skating on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays from September to May is the Smithfield Municipal Ice Rink. The ice rink also offers rental space for birthday parties and school functions.
49.0 Miles
95% 20 votes
Kayaking 28 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford, CT MoreLess Info
Visitors can rent bikes, stand-up paddleboards, motor scooters, kayaks, and a variety of beach equipment at Scoot & Paddle. The shop is locally owned and operated and visitors can explore Long Island Sound, marshlands, lakes, roads, and more.
49.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skating Rinks 291 Bic Drive, Milford, CT 06460 MoreLess Info
At Milford Ice Skating Pavilion, visitors can participate in hockey leagues or learn how to skate during a skating lesson. The pavilion has birthday party packages that include a party room and admission to the rink.
49.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Tennis 580 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT 6460 MoreLess Info
Featuring hourly rates and open year round, the Milford Tennis Club offers indoor public play with a private atmosphere. The club also offers free parking and during the weekdays, free childcare.
49.1 Miles
87% 146 votes
Gardens Cory's Lane, Portsmouth, RI MoreLess Info
Green Animals Topiary Garden is the oldest in the United States having been started in 1912. Today there are more than 80 pieces of topiary, vegetable and herb gardens, orchards, and a Victorian house overlooking the bay.