- The list below includes 209 free or cheap things to do in or near Mystic, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Historic Ships, Aquariums and Arts Centers.
- From Mystic River Bascule Bridge to Olde Mistick Village, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mystic and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Montauk, Westerly and Charlestown.
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Located in the lightkeeper's house of the Montauk Point Lighthouse, the Second House Mueum showcases exhibits that tell a capsule history of Montauk and the outlying community. The Montauk Lighthouse was the first lighthouse built in New York state.
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Essex Library Association offers books in multimedia formats for its visitors. The library has a service where visitors can book a private session with a librarian to help them locate a book or provide technical advice.
22.7 Miles
One of the most popular dining options in Essex, Connecticut is Olive Oyl's, a gourmet takeaway restaurant featuring salads, wraps, soups, pasta and other delicious foods made from locally-sourced ingredients.
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Ingham Hill Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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Great Cedar Conservation Area is 320 acre swamp that features a variety of hiking trails that go for several miles. The area wraps around the Hay House property, which features a house made entirely of hay bales.
22.8 Miles
Experience the glamour of Golden-Era train travel at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex, Connecticut. Surrounded by rolling hills and pristine waterways, this interpretive museum always makes an impression on its visitors.
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Visitors can spend a day at the beach relaxing or skimboarding at Harvey Beach. The beach has a patch of eel grass with a variety of birds in it. There are several lifeguards on duty during the day.
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The entire family can have a good time in Hither Hills State Park. In here there are campsites, fire rings, a beach, playgrounds, picnic areas, trails, and other amenities. The main activities to be performed in here are hiking, hunting, fishing, and horseback riding.
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Featuring works from over 40 local and national artists, Art Essex Gallery is an art gallery with a large variety of creations for sale. Paintings, prints, ceramics, and jewelry are among the products customers can view and purchase.
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1353 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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The Lucky 33 Gemstone Flume Mine is a historic and educational place where visitors can pan for gold or mine for gems using the flume system. Visitors keep all the gold or gems they find.
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Canfield woods is a nature preserve that spans over 300 acres of dense woods, wetlands, and interesting rock formations. The area is home to a variety of plant and animal species.