Free & Cheap Things to Do in Groton, CT

  • The list below includes 241 free or cheap things to do in or near Groton, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Dog Park, National & State Parks and Historic Sites.
  • From Bluff Point State Park to Eastern Point Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Groton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Montauk, Westerly, Mystic and Charlestown.
  • The list below includes 241 free or cheap things to do in or near Groton, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Dog Park, National & State Parks and Historic Sites.
  • From Bluff Point State Park to Eastern Point Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Groton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Montauk, Westerly, Mystic and Charlestown.
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No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
3.5 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.
0.4 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.
1.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Thomas Road, Groton, CT 6340 MoreLess Info
Birch Plain Creek Park is a natural wildlife preserve and saltwater wetlands managed by the local community. The park offers multiple hiking paths and is the home of many colorful waterfowl, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers.
4.8 Miles
33% 3 votes
Marinas 93 Marsh Road, Groton, CT 06340 MoreLess Info
Located on the Fisher's Island Sound, Spicer's Noank Marina is a marina offering a number of amenities and services for its customers. Boat hauling, bottom painting, and mechanical repairs are among the services boat owners enjoy at the marina.
2.8 Miles
- 3 votes
Mini Golf 850 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CT 06340 MoreLess Info
With 35 tee stations, Great Brook Sports offers visitors a driving range with raised greens. In addition to the range, the complex has batting cages and an 18 hole miniature golf course landscaped with rocks and bushes.
2.7 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.
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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.
2.7 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.
1.1 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 27 Kings Highway, Groton, CT 6340 MoreLess Info
Spare Time Bowling offers bowling lanes, a large arcade with a wide variety of video games, laser light shows, and a sports grille on the premises. They also host parties and special events.
1.6 Miles
- 8 votes
Movie Theaters Groton Shoppers Mart, Groton, CT 06340 MoreLess Info
Located in the Groton Shopping Mart, Hoyts Groton 6 Theatre offers showings of the latest big cinema releases. A perfect stop for rainy weather days, family night, or a date night.
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