- 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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The Beneski Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum that is best known for the 'Bassett Planetarium'. The museum has a meteorite collection, a mineralogy collection, and a taxidermy collection.
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Run by Amherst College, the Mead Art Museum is a free institution dedicated to the history, preservation and appreciation of art. In addition to its impressive collections, the Mead Art Museum hosts a series of lectures and other enrichment programs throughout the year. These are also free.
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One of the most unique attractions in Mystic, Connecticut is B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill. It is a working steam-powered mill, and the oldest of its type in the United States. The mill is open from September through mid-December.
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Amherst College is a private liberal arts college with a low acceptance rate of only 14% and an open curriculum. The location's athletic programs, which participate in Division III, claims to be the oldest in the nation.
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On campus, Amherst, MA 01002
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The Beneski Museum of Natural History is otherwise known as the Amherst College Museum of Natural History. Located on the campus of Amherst College, this museum features dozens of exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs, volcanoes, gemstone mining and outer space.
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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.
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Featuring the work of a local artist, Alison Palmer Studio displays pieces made from clay, stone, an paper-mache. The artists hosts community classes for pottery that teaches visitors how to wheel throw.
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Cultural and educational resources are supplied by the Amherst Cinema Arts Center to inspire, inform, and entertain visitors. The heart of the institution is as a first-run independent film cinema as well as a classic film repository.
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The life and legacy of Emily Dickinson is put on display at the Emily Dickinson Museum. The building itself is her birthplace and where she lived for most of her life.
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Opened in 1916, the Amherst History Museum documents the 300-year history of Amherst and holds events, tours, and art shows. Exhibits include art pieces, paintings, household objects, and farming tools.