Free & Cheap Things to Do in Carmel, NY

  • The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Carmel, New York, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Fahnestock State Park to Fahnestock Clarence State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carmel and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Newburgh and Danbury.
  • The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Carmel, New York, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Parks.
  • From Fahnestock State Park to Fahnestock Clarence State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Carmel and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Newburgh and Danbury.
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34.8 Miles
100% 30 votes
Mountains Woodstock, NY MoreLess Info
Featuring a hike or climb for every level of outdoor enthusiast, Shawangunk Mountains, near Woodstock should be your next visit. The area features 78 miles of trails for hiking and biking of all effort levels, rock climbing, and breath taking views.
34.8 Miles
83% 87 votes
Specialty Museums 511 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY MoreLess Info
Initially focusing on 19th and 20th century American art and the over-arching Hudson Valley Region, the Hudson River Museum, has grown in both size and focus over the past 86+ years. In addition to the art collections, the museum features a planetarium, outdoor amphitheater, and more.
34.8 Miles
94% 16 votes
Bird Watching 1 Milford Point Road, Milford, CT 06460 MoreLess Info
Located in a marshland, The Coastal Center at Milford Point provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. From the center, visitors can learn about the birds that visit the region, from shore birds to migrating birds.
34.8 Miles
73% 73 votes
Beaches Dorne Drive, Stratford, CT MoreLess Info
Stratford's Short Beach is a municipal beach noted for three species of wildlife: horseshoe crabs, piping plover and nesting terns. The plovers and terns are especially important to conservationists because they nest on the ground and require safe locations to do so.
34.8 Miles
75% 8 votes
History Museums 20 Sicard Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804 MoreLess Info
Thomas Paine Cottage Museum is open to the public as an historic house museum. The front room of the Cottage is set up to reflect what life was like during the 18th century. Other rooms contain permanent exhibits.
34.8 Miles
75% 4 votes
Historic Homes Morton Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 MoreLess Info
Wilderstein Preservation is located on a wooded bluff that overlooks the beautiful Hudson River. Mansion tours are available to see inside the historic property, but guests can also explore the trails throughout the property's 40 acres.
34.9 Miles
94% 17 votes
Forests 20 Mohawk Mountain Road, Goshen, CT 06756 MoreLess Info
Open from April to November, Mohawk State Forest offers visitors panoramic views of the 1,683-ft Mohawk Mountain. Visitors can walk on trails through the forest and have a picnic at one of their tables.
34.9 Miles
100% 5 votes
Playgrounds 725 North Street, Milford, CT 06460 MoreLess Info
Eisenhower Park contains a two-level playground with swings, spinning ride-on structures, and monkey bars. The location also contains walking areas and tennis courts for adults who wish to get some exercise.
35.0 Miles
95% 20 votes
Kayaking 28 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford, CT MoreLess Info
Visitors can rent bikes, stand-up paddleboards, motor scooters, kayaks, and a variety of beach equipment at Scoot & Paddle. The shop is locally owned and operated and visitors can explore Long Island Sound, marshlands, lakes, roads, and more.
35.1 Miles
80% 284 votes
National & State Parks East Broadway, Milford, CT MoreLess Info
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.
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