Free & Cheap Things to Do in East Hartford, CT

  • The list below includes 291 free or cheap things to do in or near East Hartford, Connecticut, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Parks and Historic Homes.
  • From Great River Park to Dwyer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and Simsbury.
  • The list below includes 291 free or cheap things to do in or near East Hartford, Connecticut, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Parks and Historic Homes.
  • From Great River Park to Dwyer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and Simsbury.
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35.3 Miles
69% 13 votes
Libraries 133 Elm St, New Haven, CT 06510 MoreLess Info
With a varied collection including an array of books and audiovisual resources, New Haven Free Public Library supports education in and around the community. Special programs for youth, seniors and the general public are also sponsored here.
35.4 Miles
63% 8 votes
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City Hall

Historic Buildings 165 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510 MoreLess Info
Offering beautiful architecture and fabulous aesthetics, historic New Haven City Hall is the place where city business is conducted. In the heart of the city, it houses all administrative offices including finance, public works and human resources.
35.4 Miles
62% 114 votes
Neighborhoods New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
The privately-owned New Haven Green is a 16-acre park in downtown New Haven, Connecticut. It is a popular place to stroll, enjoy a picnic lunch, walk dogs and soak up some sunshine.
35.4 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 570 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
Located within an historic district, Wooster Square Park provides visitors with a natural green expanse in a quaint downtown setting. The park offers numerous trails and picnic areas, and is noted for the blooming of its cherry trees each Spring.
35.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
Natural Landmarks 175 Quaker Farms Rd, Rt 188, Southbury, CT 06488 MoreLess Info
A designated trout park, Southford Falls State Park offers year-round activities including hiking, cross-country skiing and field sports. Located along Eightmile Brook, the 169-acre park features several trails and a scenic waterfall.
35.5 Miles
92% 479 votes
Art Museum 1080 Chapel Street at High St, New Haven, CT 06520 MoreLess Info
The Yale Center for British Art is a free art museum that holds the largest collection of British art outside of Great Britain. It features a restoration shop and climate-controlled rooms for viewing antique paper documents.
35.5 Miles
98% 1247 votes
Art Gallery 1111 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06520 MoreLess Info
The Yale University Art Gallery is a free institution dedicated to art education, appreciation and preservation. The museum's collections include illuminated manuscripts, coins, historical weaponry, tapestries, sculptures, paintings, bronzes and examples of many other art forms.
35.5 Miles
100% 25 votes
Parks Breakneck Rd and Old Mashapaug Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01550 MoreLess Info
Situated along Westville Lake, Westville Recreation Area offers boat launches, trails, open grassy areas, picnic tables and grills. The area is suitable for hiking, mountain biking, birding, cross-country skiing, fishing, boating and ice skating.
35.5 Miles
91% 45 votes
Historic Districts New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
Located in the heart of the Yale University community, Chapel Street, is known for its eclectic mix of galleries, boutiques, and eateries. Not just for the college crowd, visitors of all ages will enjoy strolling the famous street.
35.5 Miles
Ghosts of New Haven Walking Tours offers 90 minute walking tours of 'haunted locations' with a 'mysterious atmosphere'. The company has private tours that can accommodate 2 to 10 people.
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