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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6.5 Miles
75% 2179 votes
Neighborhoods Mystic, CT MoreLess Info
Mystic, Connecticut's Olde Mistick Village is a quaint historical shopping area closed to motor vehicles. Patrons and leashed dogs are welcome to explore the area and patronize over 40 boutiques.
6.5 Miles
71% 48 votes
Children's Museums 409 Main Street, Niantic, CT 6357 MoreLess Info
Kids love to explore the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. Located in Niantic, the museum welcomes families and groups of all sizes. Large groups receive discounted admission, but reservations are required.
6.6 Miles
57% 7 votes
Movie Theaters 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355 MoreLess Info
Mystic Village Cinema 3 is an independently owned movie theater multiplex that shows a combination of first run Hollywood movies and art house, independent, and classic films. The venue also hosts live entertainment.
6.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 27 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 6355 MoreLess Info
Olde Mistick Village Art Cinemas is a combination of an independent cinema and a performing arts theater. Along with the showing of new independent films during the week, live theater and concerts are held during the performance season.
6.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Libraries 21 Brook Road, Niantic, CT 6357 MoreLess Info
The D'elia Antique Tool Museum specializes in highlighting historical tools dating back as early as the 18th century. The museum, over 1,000 square feet, features a large collection of rare woodworking planes among others.
6.9 Miles
100% 11 votes
Specialty Museums 120 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT 06355 MoreLess Info
The Denison Homestead Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the history of the area on a 300-year-old family farm. The location hosts special events, a farm market, and offers genealogy resources.
7.0 Miles
98% 144 votes
Bookstores 41 W. Main Street, Niantic, CT 6357 MoreLess Info
Bibliophiles adore The Book Barn in Niantic, Connecticut. The company has three locations in coastal Connecticut and stocks almost one million books between them. Visitors should plan to spend at least several hours here.
7.3 Miles
84% 193 votes
Factory Tours 129 North Stonington Road, Mystic, CT MoreLess Info
One of the most unique attractions in Mystic, Connecticut is B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill. It is a working steam-powered mill, and the oldest of its type in the United States. The mill is open from September through mid-December.
8.7 Miles
69% 167 votes
National & State Parks 244 W. Main St., East Lyme, CT 6357 MoreLess Info
The gorgeous Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme, Connecticut offers many appealing features and amenities. It is a popular saltwater swimming destination and has camping facilities. Patrons may picnic at a number of designated spots throughout the park.
8.9 Miles
75% 8 votes
Farmers Markets 4 High Street, Stonington, CT 06378 MoreLess Info
Featuring over a dozen vendors, Stonington Village Farmers' Market offers food items including local produce, baked and homemade goods, meats, seafood, jams and dairy products. The market also provides music, crafts, plants and an assortment of handmade items.
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