Free & Cheap Things to Do in Old Lyme, CT

  • 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.
  • 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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27.7 Miles
75% 8 votes
Haunted Tours 60 N Plains Highway, Wallingford, CT 06492 MoreLess Info
An outdoor haunted attraction, the Trail of Terror features costumed actors and special-effects laden set-pieces that mix a darkly humorous sensibility with ample scares. The trail features a variety of terrains and scenarios.
27.8 Miles
100% 10 votes
Parks 800 Westfield Road, Meriden, CT 06450 MoreLess Info
Giuffrida Park provides hiking opportunities for those who wish to travel to the top of Chauncey Peak. Providing plenty of photo opportunities to its visitors, the location offers views of Avon Mountain.
27.9 Miles
83% 84 votes
Specialty Museums 17 River St, East Haven, CT 6512 MoreLess Info
Nestled in East Haven, Connecticut, the Shore Line Trolley Museum offers a look back to the heydey of trolleys and streetcars. Patrons may purchase rides on a restored trolley or browse the museum.
27.9 Miles
86% 36 votes
Beaches Montauk Highway near IGA supermarket, Montauk, NY MoreLess Info
Kirk Beach offers two different types of beaches. The majority of the beach on Lake Michigan allows swimmers to enjoy the lake, while the smaller beach is reserved for off-leash play with your dogs.
27.9 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks Westfield Road, Meriden, CT MoreLess Info
This location features both hiking and climbing trails that take guests along the ridge of Lamentation Mountain. Scenic views of the area are available at the end of each trail.
27.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 55 Bridge Street, Willimantic, CT 6226 MoreLess Info
Located on the site of the former Columbia Junction Freight Yard, the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum showcases historical locomotives and railroad buildings. Visitors can take a guided tour through the museum and kids can operate an 1850's style pump-car.
28.0 Miles
86% 792 votes
Parks East End of Route 27, Montauk, NY MoreLess Info
Popular among surf fishing enthusiasts, the Montauk Point State Park is also suited for hiking and hunting. Besides the oldest lighthouse in the state, in here are also found camping sites, playgrounds, picnic tables, and others.
28.0 Miles
100% 4 votes
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Mecox Bay

Beaches Bridgehampton, NY MoreLess Info
Situated on Long Island, Mecox Bay is roughly shaped like a skillet along the side of the landmass that faces the Atlantic Ocean. The picturesque bay is popular with many painters and photographers and offers oyster harvesting.
28.3 Miles
70% 74 votes
Music Venue 95 S. Turnpike Rd., Wallingford, CT MoreLess Info
Toyota Presents Oakdale Theater is a great venue with a small, intimate atmosphere. The venue hosts talented musicians and offers great concessions, incredible acoustics, and comfortable seating for enjoyable entertainment.
28.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Historic Districts Prospect Street, Willimantic, CT MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Prospect Hill Historic District is a district that encompasses 40-blocks of residential neighborhoods. The district has a total of 993 contributing buildings.
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