Free & Cheap Things to Do in Colchester, CT

  • 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.
  • 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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32.5 Miles
93% 15 votes
Beaches Misquamicut, RI 2891 MoreLess Info
Located across Winnapaug Pond at the Weekapaug Beachway, Dunes Park is a private, sandy beach with access to water for swimming and playing. The park provides on-duty lifeguards, restroom and shower facilities and a concession stand.
32.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks Melrose Avenue, Branford, CT 06405 MoreLess Info
Situated on 44.6 acres, Foote Family Memorial Park provides a river view as well as facilities for baseball, soccer and tennis. The park also has walking paths, playgrounds, a pavilion, restroom facilities and open grass areas surrounded by trees.
32.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Marinas 145 S Montowese Street, Branford, CT 6405 MoreLess Info
Brewer Bruce & Johnson's Marina offers a full service facility for boaters and yacht owners, with both long-term and short-term slip rentals during the summer. In addition to trained service mechanics, the Marina also offers a winter storage service.
32.6 Miles
93% 59 votes
Breweries 234 Carpenter Street, Greenport, NY 11944 MoreLess Info
Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. is a small craft brewery that focuses on providing beer made with a base of the common hop. The brewery sells roughly 14 specific beers and has an on-site tasting room.
32.6 Miles
60% 10 votes
Haunted Tours Lake Compounce Amusement Park, 217 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
The Haunted Graveyard is a haunted attraction that is a part of Lake Compounce Amusement Park. Visitors can experience a variety of scares and thrills including spiders, witches, catacombs, a cemetery, and the zombie forest.
32.6 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.
32.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skating Rinks 1375 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 6070 MoreLess Info
With a busy schedule of training programs, the International Skating Center of Connecticut is a multipurpose facility. Figure skating lessons for beginners and advanced students are offered, along with hockey programs for all ages.
32.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
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Gallery M

Art Gallery 407 Main Street, Greenport, NY 11944 MoreLess Info
Featuring the work of local artists, Gallery M showcases pieces made out of fiber, ceramics, wood, glass, metal, and more. The gallery also features paintings of birds and various landscapes.
32.7 Miles
95% 208 votes
Islands Branford, CT MoreLess Info
Numbering roughly one hundred islands, the archipelago called the Thimble Islands sits off the coast of Connecticut. The islands are a popular destination for locals and tourists, including anglers and boating enthusiasts.
32.7 Miles
100% 11 votes
Farmers Markets 622 1st Street - Between Broad and North, (United Methodist Church Lot), Greenport, NY 11944 MoreLess Info
The nonprofit Greenport Farmers' Market provides fresh local goods in a central location. Available goods for purchase include locally made beverages, fresh fruits, vegetables, garden plants, flowers, berries, homemade desserts, oysters, jams, jellies, and dressings.
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