- The list below includes 312 free or cheap things to do in or near Colchester, Connecticut, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Parks and History Museums.
- From Salmon River State Forest to Day Pond State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Colchester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Groton, West Hartford and New London.
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Junction of Rte. 82 and Petticoat La., East Haddam, CT
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The Allegra Farm and the Horse drawn Carriage and Sleigh Museum of New England offers a magically whimsical view of the city and its history. The museum gives visitors a glimpse into the Victorian Age and horse drawn carriages are available for hire.
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Connecting a park on the Haddam side with the Godspeed Opera House on the other side, the East Haddam Swing Bridge is a distinctive local landmark that provides picturesque views.
10.7 Miles
Run by The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Natahan Hale Schoolhouse is a former schoolhouse from the mid 1700s. The teacher of this school was Nathan Hale, who was hung by the British in 1776.
10.7 Miles
At Rathbun Free Memorial Library, visitors can peruse a wide selection of books, DVDs, and other literary resources. The library hosts community events like book clubs, technology workshops, and more.
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Located on the site of the former Columbia Junction Freight Yard, the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum showcases historical locomotives and railroad buildings. Visitors can take a guided tour through the museum and kids can operate an 1850's style pump-car.
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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.
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Prospect Hill Historic District is a district that encompasses 40-blocks of residential neighborhoods. The district has a total of 993 contributing buildings.
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Standard 10-pin bowling is available at the Norwich Bowling center along with a full video arcade. Tournaments, leagues, and youth programs are accommodated at the bowling alley, and lanes can be rented for private parties.
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188 W Town Street, Norwich, CT 6360
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Featuring 32 synthetic lanes, Norwich Bowling & Entertainment Center provides open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center has a diner, a sports bar, billiard tables, ticket redemption games and a banquet room.
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Featuring 32 synthetic lanes, Norwich Bowling & Entertainment Center offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides billiard tables, arcade games, a sports bar, a diner and a banquet room for private events.