- The list below includes 327 free or cheap things to do in or near Bristol, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Bowling, Children's Museums and Parks.
- From Bristol Public Library to Page Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bristol and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Hamden and South Windsor.
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Situated on 225 sprawling acres, the Chuang Yen Monastery is a place for celebratory festivals and religious services. The monastery offers picturesque grounds and meditation retreats provided in both English and Chinese.
45.1 Miles
Norwalk, Connecticut's South Norwalk Historic District (SoNo) is a popular area filled with restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and other unique local businesses. The district is also a popular venue for fairs and festivals.
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Bucolic Norwich, Connecticut is home to the Norwichtown Historic Cemetary. The cemetary, which was established in the Colonial Era and is one of Connecticut's oldest, contains the graves of many significant figures in Norwich history.
45.2 Miles
Within close proximity of several restaurants, Garden Cinemas offers a variety of movies for family entertainment and is ideal for a date night. Affiliated with Garden Homes Cinemas, this theater further provides comfortable seating and concessions.
45.2 Miles
The Norwich Ice Rink, also known as the Rosegarden Ice Arena, is an ice rink that offers public open skating as well as hockey leagues and clinics, ice skating lessons, and pick up hockey games.
45.3 Miles
Bibliophiles adore The Book Barn in Niantic, Connecticut. The company has three locations in coastal Connecticut and stocks almost one million books between them. Visitors should plan to spend at least several hours here.
45.3 Miles
Recorded as an historic site with the National Register of Historic Places, Norwalk City Hall offers remarkable architecture and a rich education in local affairs. This building once served as the administrative offices for the city and later a museum.
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The D'elia Antique Tool Museum specializes in highlighting historical tools dating back as early as the 18th century. The museum, over 1,000 square feet, features a large collection of rare woodworking planes among others.
45.4 Miles
Experience life in the 1800's at the Leffingwell House Museum. With several pioneer buildings open for tour, the museum provides a look at historical architecture, furnishings and other memorabilia such as military artifacts.
45.4 Miles
Guests and their dogs can enjoy a dog park with areas for small dogs and large dogs along with a running well of water at Pawsitive Park. The park has a gazebo and lots of open grass.