- 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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Adventure Rooms offers a distinctive team problem-solving experience, as teams work together to figure out how to escape a room by solving clues, working puzzles, and thinking outside the box. The facility hosts parties and corporate events.
36.6 Miles
Featuring a small pond, Wolcott Park can be used for fishing, baseball, tennis, soccer, walking, sledding and picnics. The park provides a castle-themed play structure, a splash pad, wooded and open areas, picnic tables, restroom facilities and paved trails.
36.6 Miles
Barker Animation Art Gallery is the world's largest animation and fine art gallery. They are currently celebrating their 20th year and feature art from all guests favorite studios including Disney and Warner.
36.7 Miles
A National Historic Landmark, the Connecticut State Capitol, offers visitors an opportunity to experience history and politics up close and personal. Visitors can take self-guided tours including the Hall of Flags, and historical displays of famous residents.
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231 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
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Connecticut State Library and State Archives are a history buff's dream destination. Featuring extensive documentation and archival material from the Revolutionary War and early life in New England, visit and you may lose yourself in time.
36.7 Miles
Family owned and operated, Highland Bowl, LLC is suitable for all ages. Along with open bowling, the facility hosts leagues and offers special activities such as glow-in-the- dark and bumper bowling.
36.8 Miles
Within the Fairways Miniature Golf-Batting, guests can enjoy a well-maintained 18-hole miniature golf course that can be played by the entire family. The center also offers five batting cages with six individual pitching machines.
36.8 Miles
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2 votes
75 Spielman Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
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Fairways Mini Golf & Batting Cages is open from spring through fall and features a miniature golf course, 5 batting cages and 6 pitching machines. They also offer treats like hot dogs, lemonade and soft serve ice cream.
36.9 Miles
Lock 12 Historical Park is essentially a public area based on a restored section of the Farmington Canal. Popular features of the park include a nearly three mile biking and hiking trail, picnic areas, and a museum.
37.0 Miles
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28 votes
330 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
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Showing a mix of blockbuster hits and indie films, Bow-tie Palace 17 & Odyssey Theater offers stadium seating and digital sound. They also have a special theater featuring the BTX Giant Screen that is 70 x 50 feet.