Free & Cheap Things to Do in Danbury, CT

  • The list below includes 209 free or cheap things to do in or near Danbury, Connecticut, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, History Museums, Specialty Museums and Bowling.
  • From Tarrywile Park & Mansion to Long Ridge Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Danbury and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Norwalk, Milford, Stratford and Fairfield.
  • The list below includes 209 free or cheap things to do in or near Danbury, Connecticut, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, History Museums, Specialty Museums and Bowling.
  • From Tarrywile Park & Mansion to Long Ridge Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Danbury and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Norwalk, Milford, Stratford and Fairfield.
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20.5 Miles
77% 31 votes
Specialty Museums 77 Washington Street, Norwalk, CT MoreLess Info
Built on the site of a vintage railroad switching station, the SoNo Switch Tower Museum is located in Norwalk, Connecticut. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits. Admission and parking are free, but donations are cheerfully received.
20.6 Miles
85% 133 votes
Beaches 60 Compo Beach Rd, Westport, CT 06880 MoreLess Info
Located in Westport, Connecticut, Compo Beach is a municipal beach that is tremendously popular in the spring and summer. In addition to its immaculate beach, the surrounding park offers tennis courts, a skate park, and opening skating zone, a softball field and a large field for other sports.
20.6 Miles
72% 43 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 1 Bostwick Avenue, Bridgeport, CT MoreLess Info
At Captain's Cove Boardwalk, visitors can stroll by quaint shops, arcades, restaurants, and more. There are often local performers providing live entertainment. The boardwalk offers visitors views of the marina and the Nantucket lightship.
20.7 Miles
67% 70 votes
Family Fun Center 784 River Road, Shelton, CT 6484 MoreLess Info
Diverse activities await at SportsCenter of Connecticut, located in Shelton. Ice skating, paintball, hockey, golf, putt-putt and much more await visitors throughout the year. SportsCenter also houses an arts-and-crafts center called Glitter.
20.7 Miles
41% 17 votes
Visitor Centers Cooperstown, NY MoreLess Info
The Indian Burial Mound is a fenced off burial site encompassing the final resting place of an Iroquois tribe. A tablet can be found lying on the tomb containing a relevant poem by Rev. W.W. Lord.
20.7 Miles
100% 22 votes
Specialty Museums Route 7, Kent, CT 06757 MoreLess Info
One of the state's most unusual museums, Connecticut Antique Machinery is an indoor-outdoor institution featuring refurbished farm equipment and factory appliances. It is a favorite destination among lovers of antiques and technology.
20.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 41 Dwight Street, Fairfield, CT 6824 MoreLess Info
Sound Fishing Charters Snow Goose 2 is a party boat and fishing charter vessel that can accommodate groups of as many as 35 passengers at a time. The company leads fishing trips along the Southern Connecticut coast.
20.8 Miles
93% 412 votes
Lighthouses 132 Water Street, Norwalk, CT MoreLess Info
Norwalk's Sheffield Island Lighthouse & Nature Trail is preserved and managed by the Sheffield Seaport Association. The lighthouse, which closed in 1902, is available for advance tours and must be accessed via boat.
20.8 Miles
44% 9 votes
Bowling 701 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854 MoreLess Info
A part of the Bowlmor family, AMF Rip Van Winkle Lanes is a fun and exciting entertainment locale in Norwalk. Along with bowling, guests can enjoy other games and activities including laser tag, bocce and miniature golf.
20.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Beaches 880 S Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 6824 MoreLess Info
With 27 acres of pristine land and sandy shores, Jennings Beach is a safe place to enjoy a relaxing day. The beach provides concessions, sailboat racks, volleyball, swimming lessons, and it hosts four family nights throughout the summer.
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