Free & Cheap Things to Do in Cheshire, CT

  • The list below includes 376 free or cheap things to do in or near Cheshire, Connecticut, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Playgrounds and History Museums.
  • From Bartlem Park to Lock 12 Historical Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cheshire and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Hartford, West Hartford and Hamden.
  • The list below includes 376 free or cheap things to do in or near Cheshire, Connecticut, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Playgrounds and History Museums.
  • From Bartlem Park to Lock 12 Historical Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cheshire and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Hartford, West Hartford and Hamden.
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24.9 Miles
100% 16 votes
Other Outdoor Places 250 Calhoun Street, Washington Depot, CT MoreLess Info
Averill Farm is a 260-acre property that grows apples, pears, and Christmas trees. Visitors of the site, which also hosts events throughout the year, will be able to purchase ciders, Indian corn, mums, cheddar cheese, garlic, and potatoes.
24.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Aviation Museums 2480 Main Street, Stratford, CT 6615 MoreLess Info
Aviation fans enjoy visiting Stratford's National Helicopter Museum. The museum educates on the unique development of the helicopter in comparison to other aircraft and features an array of photographs and models of helicopters through time.
24.9 Miles
65% 46 votes
National & State Parks Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT 06443 MoreLess Info
The Hammonasset State Park provides visitors with the chance to go saltwater swimming or fishing. Those who are interested in bicycling, camping, or picnicking may also enjoy what the park has to offer.
24.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails Fairy Dell Road, Clinton, CT 6413 MoreLess Info
Peter's Memorial Woods is a heavily wooded hiking area for intermediate to experienced hikers. Visitors will find a main trail with six side trails branching off. The trails vary in difficulty - with some being steep, rocky, and relatively challenging.
25.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 1465 Barnum Avenue, Stratford, CT 06614 MoreLess Info
An old-style bowling alley, Barnum Duckpin Bowling Lanes & Duckpin Lounge offers multiple lanes of duckpin bowling as well as a full service Italian restaurant and bar. The restaurant serves a wide variety of pizzas, including clams casino and meatball.
25.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 39 Spencer Street, Manchester, CT 6040 MoreLess Info
The classic styled Holiday Lanes bowling alley offers duckpin style bowling to patrons. This alley also has an onsite bar where visitors can grab a beer or drink while they bowl.
25.1 Miles
96% 154 votes
Parks 1329 West Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT MoreLess Info
Manchester's Wickham Park is a large park complex that includes an impressive and elegant event venue that is very popular for weddings. This attraction includes garden zones in the style of English, Scottish, Asian and Italian formal gardens.
25.1 Miles
60% 5 votes
National & State Parks 149 Farms Village Rd, Rt 309, Simsbury, CT 06070 MoreLess Info
Featuring a beautiful, wooded park setting, Stratton Brook State Park offers year-round fun and activities. This includes fishing and swimming in the warmer months, and outdoor sports like skiing or ice skating in the winter.
25.3 Miles
96% 538 votes
Castles 67 River Rd., East Haddam, CT MoreLess Info
Take a trip back in time on a tour of Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam, Connecticut. Tours are available in the spring and summer. Large groups must schedule tours in advance.
25.3 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.
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