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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12.2 Miles
94% 16 votes
History Museums 185 W Main Street, New Britain, CT 6051 MoreLess Info
The New Britain Industrial Museum collects, preserves and exhibits items representing more than 200 years of New Britain innovation and invention. Patrons can view a variety of exhibits including displays from all of the major manufacturers from Britain's glory days.
12.2 Miles
71% 14 votes
Bowling 177 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
A bowling center featuring 40 lanes, Spare Time Bristol offers open and league bowling along with a laser tag arena. The center provides a sports grill, high-definition televisions, private event hosting and arcade games.
12.2 Miles
90% 10 votes
Walking Trails 940 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517 MoreLess Info
Open to bike riders, joggers, and dogs on a leash, Farmington Canal Rail To Trail Assoc offers a scenic shortcut through the city of New Haven. The trail has several benches to sit on and a variety of plant life.
12.3 Miles
40% 5 votes
National & State Parks Wintergreen Avenue, New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
Featuring elevations over 600-ft. above sea level, West Rock Ridge State Park is a scenic public park commonly visited by those who love being in nature. Popular park activities include hiking, boating, fishing, and enjoying the picturesque views throughout.
12.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Gardens 180 Park Road, Hamden, CT 6517 MoreLess Info
The Pardee Rose Garden is a community owned public park that features sculpted rose gardens of various colors that bloom throughout the summer. The park features mutliple walking paths and park benches for visitors to enjoy the natural setting.
12.4 Miles
83% 6 votes
Art Museum 30 High St., New Britain, CT MoreLess Info
A small but varied gallery with a number of small, intimate rooms, the New Britain Youth Museum houses both a permanent collection and traveling exhibits of paintings, sculpture, and other artworks.
12.4 Miles
92% 37 votes
Parks 75 Cliff St., New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
This 25-acre jewel located on the edge of New Haven, Edgerton Park, is a favorite destination for people who want to enjoy the gardens and grounds of this old estate. On the National Register of Historic Places, the park features many walking paths, fountains, and greenhouses.
12.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 96 Foss Hill, Middletown, CT 06459 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with Wesleyan University and located on the University campus, the Van Vleck Observatory features three domed onsite telescopes. The observatory is frequently used for research and educational purposes, and has a portable planetarium.
12.7 Miles
88% 127 votes
Parks Cold Spring and Orange Sts, New Haven, CT 06510 MoreLess Info
East Rock Park, is a 425-acre park in New Haven, CT that features a myriad of sports courts and fields, over 10-miles of hiking and biking trails, and much more. Visitors can also enjoy the Trowbridge Environmental Center and Pardee Rose Garden and Greenhouse.
12.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 161 Cross Street, Middletown, CT 6457 MoreLess Info
The Freeman Athletic Center - Wesleyan University is an athletic center featuring the 60,000-square-foot Bacon Fieldhouse, a 1,200-seat gymnasium, and a 7,500-square-foot fitness center. The athletic center is host to a variety of sporting events.
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