Free & Cheap Things to Do in New London, CT

  • 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.
  • 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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44.8 Miles
Windsor's Vintage Radio & Communications Museum is far more than a simple collection of exhibits. It also offers kids' programs, radio repair, instructional seminars and other services for all ages.
44.8 Miles
64% 11 votes
Historic Homes 1351 Cranston St., Cranston, RI MoreLess Info
Built as a small family homestead in the late 18th century, Governor Sprague Mansion, was upgraded to the elegant home it is today in 1864. Believed to be haunted, the mansion is available for tours or hosting events.
44.9 Miles
84% 38 votes
National & State Parks Wintergreen Ave, Hamden, CT 6515 MoreLess Info
Hamden's West Rock Ridge State Park is free to visit. Its visitor center includes composting toilets. The park features several exclusive hiking trails, and multiple trails for mountain bikers and guests on horseback.
44.9 Miles
88% 74 votes
Farms & Ranches 915 Mitchells Lane, Middletown, RI MoreLess Info
Visitors at the Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown, Rhode Island enjoy succulent fruit, an expansive landscape and a charming, rustic, inviting 100-acre campus. Sweet Berry Farm is also a popular local concert venue.
44.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 190 Kelsey Avenue, West Haven, CT 6516 MoreLess Info
Painter Park is a recreational park that features a playground that includes a wooden castle, slides, swings, hiding places, and an area for small children. The park also has pavilions available for picnicking.
44.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 6 Rock Street, West Haven, CT 6516 MoreLess Info
Savin Rock Beach is a rocky beach featuring a waterside walkway. Visitors may enjoy the scenic views the beach provides with small picturesque cottages lining the far shore. The beach also houses Jimmies, a small seafood restaurant.
45.0 Miles
70% 20 votes
Horseback Riding 287 3rd Beach Road, Middletown, RI 02842 MoreLess Info
With Newport Equestrian, visitors can go on a two hour trail ride through the surrounding hills and beaches of the region. The center also hosts summer camps for children that teach basic horsemanship skills.
45.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Islands Patience Island, Bristol, RI 2872 MoreLess Info
Spanning 210.9-acres of land, Patience Island is best known for being the fourth-largest island in Narragansett Bay. The island is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and can be reached by private boat.
45.1 Miles
84% 70 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, RI 2842 MoreLess Info
The 300-acre Norman Bird Sancuary in Middletown, Rhode Island is criss-crossed by seven hiking trails. Its avian denizens include dozens of migratory species and local waterfowl. The Sanctuary is also heavily involved in community outreach and children's environmental education.
45.1 Miles
84% 69 votes
Beaches Third Beach Road, Middletown, RI 2842 MoreLess Info
Despite its name, Third Beach in Middletown, Rhode Island is a series of four beaches. These beautiful and scenic strips of coastland are appealing charter launch sites and fishing spots. In clement weather, swimming is also popular.
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