Free & Cheap Things to Do in Waterford, CT

  • The list below includes 242 free or cheap things to do in or near Waterford, Connecticut, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Fishing, Beaches, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Harkness Memorial State Park to Waterford Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waterford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Montauk, Mystic and New London.
  • The list below includes 242 free or cheap things to do in or near Waterford, Connecticut, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like Fishing, Beaches, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
  • From Harkness Memorial State Park to Waterford Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waterford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Montauk, Mystic and New London.
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Dog Park 261 Asylum Street, Norwich, CT 6360 MoreLess Info
Located along the Yantic River and Nature Preserve, Estelle Cohn Memorial Dog Park provides fenced grass and dirt fields for canine recreation. The park has a separate area for smaller dogs, picnic tables, tubes and small, portable swimming pools.
12.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
National & State Parks Eagle Ridge Drive, Essex, CT 6426 MoreLess Info
Canfield woods is a nature preserve that spans over 300 acres of dense woods, wetlands, and interesting rock formations. The area is home to a variety of plant and animal species.
13.0 Miles
93% 626 votes
Specialty Museums 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT 06338 MoreLess Info
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum is dedicated to First Nations cultures indigenous to New England. Maintained by the Mashantucket Nation, the museum offers many programs for children, including intensive school outreach programming.
13.0 Miles
80% 236 votes
Statues Mashantucket, CT MoreLess Info
The most famous feature of Mashantucket's Foxwoods Resort & Casino is the Rainmaker Statue, crafted from a translucent material. The statue, which depicts a Native American from the Mashantucket Nation, is illuminated with a laser light show featuring audio commentary every two hours.
13.0 Miles
83% 109 votes
National & State Parks 366 Hopyard Road, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
One of Connecticut's most unusual parks is Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam. The park takes its name from its central waterfall, which is riddled with holes that, according to local legend, stretch down into Hell.
13.0 Miles
72% 25 votes
Arcades Mashantucket, CT MoreLess Info
Gamers may enjoy Fox Arcade, which features pinball machines, modern and classic video games, and the opportunity to win both toys and electronics. The location's offerings include Madden Football, Mario Kart, and Tekken V.
13.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Beaches 29 Plum Bank Road, Old Saybrook, CT 6475 MoreLess Info
Visitors can spend a day at the beach relaxing or skimboarding at Harvey Beach. The beach has a patch of eel grass with a variety of birds in it. There are several lifeguards on duty during the day.
13.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Gold Panning 1353 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 MoreLess Info
The Lucky 33 Gemstone Flume Mine is a historic and educational place where visitors can pan for gold or mine for gems using the flume system. Visitors keep all the gold or gems they find.
13.3 Miles
100% 42 votes
History Museums 108 Crescent Street, Norwich, CT 06360 MoreLess Info
At the Slater Memorial Museum, visitors can find both fine and decorate art from the Western Hemisphere, Asia, Europe, and Africa. The location features both temporary exhibitions and permanent collections.
13.3 Miles
75% 8 votes
Farmers Markets 4 High Street, Stonington, CT 06378 MoreLess Info
Featuring over a dozen vendors, Stonington Village Farmers' Market offers food items including local produce, baked and homemade goods, meats, seafood, jams and dairy products. The market also provides music, crafts, plants and an assortment of handmade items.
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