- The list below includes 304 free or cheap things to do in or near Newington, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, History Museums, Skating Rinks and Family Fun Center.
- From Mill pond park to Iwo Jima Survivors Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, South Windsor and Simsbury.
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37.5 Miles
71%
48 votes
409 Main Street, Niantic, CT 6357
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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.
37.5 Miles
Get back to nature with a visit to the serene and spacious Harrybrooke Park. Choose from a number of activities, including walking, bicycling, jogging and picnicking. Fishing is also available.
37.6 Miles
91%
23 votes
Main Street (Route 156), Baptist Lane, East Lyme, CT
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The Hole-in-the-Wall Beach is a small location that features a boardwalk. The site also provides a variety of photo opportunities, including in-route trains and boats that cross under a bridge.
37.6 Miles
CT Sports Arena is a massive multipurpose sporting and recreation facility. It offers leagues for several sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, dodgeball and lacrosse, and has youth summer camps and after school programs.
37.6 Miles
A white sand beach with a stone jetty on one side and swimming areas, Hole in the Wall Beach is part of McCook's Point Park. The beach is patrolled by life guards during the summer months.
37.7 Miles
Mountain Park is an outdoor concert venue that offers guests the chance to listen to music while enjoying adult beverages and snacks. The location was previously the home of the Mountain Park Amusement Park.
37.7 Miles
Heron American Craft Gallery is a shop with all kinds of handmade art gifts including jewelry, pottery, clothing and toys. It also serves as a gallery with the range of items on display from glass and sculptures to prints.
37.7 Miles
As a marina, Port Niantic Inc provides visitors with direct access to Niantic River for their boats. It has a picnic area for visitors docking their boats at the marina.
37.8 Miles
With a peak of 632 ft., the Little Tom Mountain is situated in the Connecticut River Valley within 2,500 acres of conservation land. A 5 mile round trip trail provides access to a scenic view overlooking the river valley.
37.8 Miles
Visitors to Silver Sands State Park in Milford, Connecticut enjoy fishing, swimming, shell collecting and other open-air activities. Entry is free. Swimming is allowed during daylight, but anglers may fish at any time.