- 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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Old Lyme, Connecticut is home to the Florence Griswold Museum, an institution that preserves artwork and promotes artistic and historical education. The museum's largest and most important collections emphasize American art.
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The Lyme Historical Society's mission is to preserve, celebrate, and disseminate the history and culture of the Old Lyme area. In the interest of this mission, the society purchases and restores old buildings, sponsors programs, and maintains archives.
17.4 Miles
The historic National Submarine Memorial is a war memorial that commemorates Royal Navy submariners who died in WWI and WWII. The memorial is made up of multiple bronze statues and a central bronze plaque.
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A lighted baseball field, lacrosse and soccer fields are a few of the amenities available to guests of Riverfront Park. Take one of the walking trails to enjoy views of the Connecticut River. A dog park is also available.
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Contract Art International, Inc. is an organization composed of technicians, artisans, engineers, artists, and craftspeople. The organization provides a wide variety of art that meets the specific needs of organizations and individuals.
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308 Broad Street, Manchester, CT 06040
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Parkade Cinemas & Entertainment is a 6 screen movie theater that also hosts live entertainment. The theater airs mainstream and independent films and also hosts host birthday parties and special events.
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The Adventure Park at Storrs is an aerial adventure course. High above the ground, bridges of cable, wood, rope, and zip lines connect small platforms built around the trees. Adventure seekers climb along these aerial trails of varying difficulty.
17.7 Miles
Affiliated with the MusicNow Foundation, Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe hosts a variety of live music, primarily of the folk, Americana, and independent rock genres. The cafe offers a full menu of food and drink, and hosts music programs.
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An ideal place for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers, Wadsworth National Park offers hiking trails that lead to scenic waterfalls. Swimming is also admitted in safe areas of the park.
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Smith Cove, 113 Oswegatchie Hills Road, Niantic, CT 06357
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Three Belles Marina is a full service boat marina on the Smith Cove. The marina offers access to a variety of fishing and boating grounds and features a fish cleaning station and picnic and grilling areas.