- 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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156 Prospect Street, Wethersfield, CT 6109
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The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center has live animals, hands-on exhibits, gift shop, and numerous educational programs for ages 2 to adult. Monthly family astronomy nights, parent-toddler classes, book clubs and ranger programs are just a few of their activities.
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Visitors can explore and educational ecology center that offers a variety of public programs at Wethersfield Town of. The center features several hands on exhibits, a reading corner, a gift shop, and live animals.
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The historic Buttolph-Williams House is a 2-½ story timber frame structure that features a large central chimney and a side-gable roof. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Located inside Beavertail State Park, the Beavertail Aquarium is a managed, small aquatic site that houses a variety of salt water fish and shell fish. Situated within the lighthouse museum in the park, the aquarium is open to visitors daily.
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Bucolic Old Wethersfield is the oldest and most historically significant area in modern Wethersfield. The district is full of immense homes in the Victorian and Second Empire styles. Others are much older and were built before or during the Revolutionary War.
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Comprised of two historic houses, Wethersfield Museum provides visitors with information on the Connecticut towns rich history. The museum features exhibits, artifacts such as love letters and Civil War uniforms, and historical text.
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Featuring a lighthouse that was built in 1856, Beavertail Light and Park, is now part of the Rhode Island Parks System. The area includes hiking/biking trails, Lighthouse Museum, and a breath-taking view from the rocky perimeter at the ocean's edge.
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An ideal place to spend a quiet afternoon kayaking, canoeing, or boating, Wickford Harbor has plenty of areas to explore. The harbor features abundant small islands and coves, each with wildlife that is fun to watch.
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Wallingford Community Pool is a large pool that features six lap lanes and 3-4 areas for open splashing and swimming. The pool has lifeguards on duty and offers water noodles and other pool toys.
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1151 E Center Street, Wallingford, CT 6492
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Honoring those who served in war, the Wallingford Vietnam Veterans Monument stands about 11 feet tall. Located in a park like setting, it borders a soccer field where many youth clubs play and compete.