- 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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Used for school sports and for private recreational use, Herrick Park features two baseball fields as well as basketball and tennis courts. The park has an open grass field, picnic tables, a children's playground, a gazebo and shaded areas.
25.2 Miles
The Hammonasset State Park provides visitors with the chance to go saltwater swimming or fishing. Those who are interested in bicycling, camping, or picnicking may also enjoy what the park has to offer.
25.5 Miles
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1288 Boston Post Rd, Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison, CT 06443
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An environmental learning center, Meigs Point Nature Center hosts programs and displays for all ages. Visitors can see a variety of native animals who are cared for by the center's staff.
25.5 Miles
The Shoreline Greenway Trail provides a 25-mile path from Lighthouse Point to Hammonasset State Park. This location provides walking, hiking, and biking opportunities to its visitors, who travel by Branford and Madison.
25.6 Miles
Located in Madison, Connecticut, the Hammonasset Beach State Park is a beautiful destination for many outdoor activities. There is a small parking fee, but day visitors do not require a pass to enter the park. However, a pass is required for campsite use.
26.1 Miles
Madison Arts Barn the is a youth center features a variety of programs and events. The center hosts theatrical productions, concerts, skate jams, workshops, and a variety of social events.
26.1 Miles
Located on the site of the former Columbia Junction Freight Yard, the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum showcases historical locomotives and railroad buildings. Visitors can take a guided tour through the museum and kids can operate an 1850's style pump-car.
26.2 Miles
Many different pieces of art work are on display at the LongHouse Reserve. The art sculptures are actually interspersed within the gardens that feature shrubs, flowers, trees, and ornamental grasses.
26.2 Miles
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South end of Atlantic Avenue off Bluff Road, Montauk, NY
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Atlantic Avenue Beach offers an oceanfront beach with swimming facilities with lifeguards on duty during the busiest times. Those going to this beach can also suntan on the sand, and enjoy food from the concession stand.
26.3 Miles
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Prospect Hill Historic District is a district that encompasses 40-blocks of residential neighborhoods. The district has a total of 993 contributing buildings.