- The list below includes 245 free or cheap things to do in or near New London, Connecticut, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Lighthouses, Art Gallery, Beaches and Pubs.
- From Connecticut College to Fort Trumbull State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New London and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Montauk, Mystic and Westerly.
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The Westerly Town Forest is a wooded area that is very popular among visiting hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Numerous hiking trails are available for visitors to enjoy the scenery and wildlife along the paths during their hike.
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Visitors can enjoy 4 to 5 miles of hiking on a variety of trails and paths at Champlin Glacier Park. The entire park spans about 150 acres and the natural scenery includes lots of boulders and kettle ponds.
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Built in the 1700s, Pratt House is the former farm house of one of the early settlers of the city. The house contains authentic furniture and decor from the Pilgrim to the Colonial eras.
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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.
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One of Connecticut's most unusual parks is Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam. The park takes its name from its central waterfall, which is riddled with holes that, according to local legend, stretch down into Hell.
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Misquamicut State Beach
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Misquamicut State Beach is a public clear water beach very popular among local residents and visitors alike. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy activities like jogging, swimming, having picnics, or fishing in the ocean.
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Located across Winnapaug Pond at the Weekapaug Beachway, Dunes Park is a private, sandy beach with access to water for swimming and playing. The park provides on-duty lifeguards, restroom and shower facilities and a concession stand.
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Rhode Island's largest beach with more than a half-mile of sandy shorefront, Misquamicut State Beach, is a favorite for locals and out-of-towners alike. Featuring shower facilities, picnic areas, and shade gazebos get your fun in the sun today.
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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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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.