Free & Cheap Things to Do in East Lyme, CT

  • The list below includes 242 free or cheap things to do in or near East Lyme, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, National & State Parks, Parks and History Museums.
  • From Hole-in-the-Wall Beach to McCook Beach & Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Lyme and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Westerly.
  • The list below includes 242 free or cheap things to do in or near East Lyme, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, National & State Parks, Parks and History Museums.
  • From Hole-in-the-Wall Beach to McCook Beach & Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Lyme and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Westerly.
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History Museums 679 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT 6111 MoreLess Info
Owned by the town of Newington, the Kellogg-Eddy House & Museum is a historical museum that celebrates the heritage of the town. The museum preserves and displays the areas documents, photographs and artifacts.
35.4 Miles
67% 12 votes
Beaches Captain Thomas Blvd, West Haven, CT 06510 MoreLess Info
Home to a salt water lake, West Haven Beaches offers visitors an area for sunbathing and walking at its beach. The beach has a boardwalk with local businesses and benches to sit on.
35.4 Miles
90% 10 votes
Walking Trails 940 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517 MoreLess Info
Open to bike riders, joggers, and dogs on a leash, Farmington Canal Rail To Trail Assoc offers a scenic shortcut through the city of New Haven. The trail has several benches to sit on and a variety of plant life.
35.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Art Gallery 3651 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 MoreLess Info
Barese Donald Fine Art & Antiques buys and sells worldwide and specialize in fine art, antiques, gold and silver, art appraisals and estate liquidations. They are open year round and seek American and European paintings and prints to purchase.
35.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 305 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT 6518 MoreLess Info
With arenas for various sports games, Quinnipiac University TD Bank Sports Center offers visitors a venue to watch the Quinnipiac Bobcats play at. The first floor is dedicated to hockey games and is fitted with a large indoor ice rink.
35.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 915 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 6517 MoreLess Info
The Eli Whitney Museum is more of a children's scientific workshop for building things than a conventional museum. The museum offers programs where students can build items such as pinball machines or host birthday parties.
35.4 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.
35.5 Miles
70% 74 votes
Historic Sites 2 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven, CT 06512 MoreLess Info
For the finest views of New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound, plan your visit to the Carousel at Lighthouse Point Park today. The carousel was built in 1916 and features 72 figurines on a 60-foot platform, making it one of the largest still in operation.
35.6 Miles
47% 43 votes
Comedy Clubs 194 Buckland Hills Drive, Manchester, CT 06042 MoreLess Info
Catch a rising star of comedy at the Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club in Manchester, Connecticut. The Funny Bone hosts up-and-coming talent and nationally-recognized comedians such as Lewis Black and Greg Morton.
35.6 Miles
92% 37 votes
Parks 75 Cliff St., New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
This 25-acre jewel located on the edge of New Haven, Edgerton Park, is a favorite destination for people who want to enjoy the gardens and grounds of this old estate. On the National Register of Historic Places, the park features many walking paths, fountains, and greenhouses.
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