Free & Cheap Things to Do in Westerly, RI

  • The list below includes 218 free or cheap things to do in or near Westerly, Rhode Island, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Bowling and Playgrounds.
  • From Wilcox Park to Napatree Point, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Westerly and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Narragansett, Montauk and Mystic.
  • The list below includes 218 free or cheap things to do in or near Westerly, Rhode Island, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Bowling and Playgrounds.
  • From Wilcox Park to Napatree Point, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Westerly and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Narragansett, Montauk and Mystic.
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12.7 Miles
81% 21 votes
Lighthouses New London, CT MoreLess Info
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.
13.2 Miles
83% 48 votes
Beaches Beach Pond Road, Groton, CT MoreLess Info
The Eastern Point Beach features concession stands, picnic tables, showers, and playgrounds. The beach's shallow water depths make it a suitable location for swimming and visitors can also view three lighthouses from the site.
13.2 Miles
85% 13 votes
Fishing Thames Street, Groton, CT 06340 MoreLess Info
As a party boat, Hel-Cat II Fishing Boat takes visitors on a tour of the region's islands in an 114 foot long vessel. On the fishing charters, visitors can fish for bass, fluke, cod, and more.
13.3 Miles
90% 72 votes
Historic Sites 57 Fort St, Groton, CT MoreLess Info
The Revolutionary War comes alive at Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, Connecticut. The park contains the fort and the refurbished Ebenezer Avery House, where wounded colonial soldiers received medical treatment.
13.3 Miles
100% 4 votes
Historic Sites 57 Fort Street, Groton, CT 06340 MoreLess Info
Step back into history by visiting Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, CT where the 1781 Revolutionary War massacre led by traitor Benedict Arnold happened. A restoration of the Ebenezer Avery House, which sheltered the wounded soldiers has been restored on the grounds.
13.4 Miles
97% 634 votes
Specialty Museums 1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton, CT 6349 MoreLess Info
Groton, Connecticut is home to The Submarine Force Museum, a huge repository of submarine-related items and ephemera. Its centerpiece is the USS Nautilus, a decommissioned military submarine now open for tours.
13.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 181 Thames Street, Groton, CT 6340 MoreLess Info
Organizing trips on an 114 foot party boat, Hel-Cat Dock Fishing takes visitors to the region's prime fishing spots for a day of fishing. Depending on the season, visitors can catch seabass, bluefish, and fluke.
13.5 Miles
50% 6 votes
Historic Ships 612 Shark Blvd, Groton, CT 06349 MoreLess Info
Groton's Naval Submarine Base began as a naval yard in 1868, and was converted to a submarine base during World War I. The working base is home to 160 major facilities and 15 nuclear submarines.
13.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Monuments Bridge Street, Groton, CT 06349 MoreLess Info
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.
13.9 Miles
73% 11 votes
Historic Sites 19 Atlantic Street, New London, CT MoreLess Info
Operating as a school in the 1700's, the Nathan Hale Schoolhouse is open to the public. With free admission, this historic site is furnished with an array of period pieces.
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