- The list below includes 247 free or cheap things to do in or near Old Lyme, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Music Venue, Art Museum and Beaches.
- From DEEP Marine Headquarters - Ferry Landing Park to Rogers Lake, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Old Lyme and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Waterford.
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Groton's Naval Submarine Base began as a naval yard in 1868, and was converted to a submarine base during World War I. The working base is home to 160 major facilities and 15 nuclear submarines.
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Groton, Connecticut is home to The Submarine Force Museum, a huge repository of submarine-related items and ephemera. Its centerpiece is the USS Nautilus, a decommissioned military submarine now open for tours.
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Groton's Avery Point Light is a beautiful lighthouse with manicured grounds. The property is freely accessible to the public, but no one may enter the lighthouse itself. This is a popular picnic spot.
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Appearing to rise directly from the Thames River floor, the New London Ledge Light is an unusual lighthouse still in active use. It sits at the entrance to the New London Harbor and is visible from the shore.
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The historic National Submarine Memorial is a war memorial that commemorates Royal Navy submariners who died in WWI and WWII. The memorial is made up of multiple bronze statues and a central bronze plaque.
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Spare Time Bowling offers bowling lanes, a large arcade with a wide variety of video games, laser light shows, and a sports grille on the premises. They also host parties and special events.
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In operation for 35 years, Wall Street Gallery provides custom framing services for a variety of art. Its services offer classic framing techniques, as well as more modern frames with unique shapes.
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Bibliophiles must not miss an apportunity to visit RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, Connecticut. It is a large, independent store that sells new releases and local publications. It also sponsors book clubs and frequently hosts author lectures and book signings.
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Opened in 1901, the Scranton Library is a public library open to anyone wishing to check out books or use the library's many other services. These include computer access, community meetings, and book clubs, among many others.
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Providing a Dolby 7.1 Digital Surround Sound, digital projection movie-going experience, the Madison Art Cinemas offers film lovers the chance to enjoy first-run art and foreign films. The site is also used to host community events.