Free & Cheap Things to Do in Essex, CT

  • The list below includes 246 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Restaurants, Art Gallery, History Museums and National & State Parks.
  • From Essex Library Association to Canfield woods, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Middletown.
  • The list below includes 246 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Restaurants, Art Gallery, History Museums and National & State Parks.
  • From Essex Library Association to Canfield woods, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Middletown.
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15.1 Miles
100% 7 votes
Arts Centers 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT 06437 MoreLess Info
The Guilford Art Center is an art gallery, school, and store that features a number of different services and artworks on display. Art exhibits, works on display, and artistic classes are among the attractions offered at the center.
15.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 20 Church Street, Guilford, CT 6437 MoreLess Info
Featuring a variety of vintage style gifts, Gallery Raffael offers an eclectic mix of hats, shawls, jewelry, and other trinkets for visitors to purchase. The gallery features work from local craftsmen and artists.
15.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
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Dog Park

Dog Park 145-169 Old Colchester Road, Waterford, CT 6375 MoreLess Info
The Dog Park provides outdoor areas for both dogs and their owners to enjoy. A fenced in area allows dogs to run off leash and owners can view Martins nesting in the field site.
15.3 Miles
97% 137 votes
National & State Parks 275 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT 6385 MoreLess Info
Waterford, Connecticut's Harkness Memorial State Park offers many appealing features, including picnic grounds and large gardens. Its main attraction is the whitewashed Harkness mansion, which is now open for tours.
15.4 Miles
75% 16 votes
Lighthouses New London, CT MoreLess Info
The New London Harbor Light is the seventh oldest lighthouse in the United States and the tallest in the state of Connecticut. The structure, constructed in 1801, features a fourth order Fresnel lens and brownstone material.
15.6 Miles
81% 123 votes
Farmers Markets 1355 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437 MoreLess Info
Guilford, Connecticut is home to Bishop's Orchards, a combination produce farm, farm market and winery. Visitors are always welcome and may taste wines on-site. Bishop's also sells its wine in bottles.
15.6 Miles
100% 16 votes
Beaches 305 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT MoreLess Info
Views of the tidal marshes and the Long Island Sound are a main draw of the Waterford Beach Park. Rather than a sculpted beach, this park offers an unmodified natural beach setting with one of the best examples of an intact dune system.
15.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails Rt 77, Guilford, CT 6437 MoreLess Info
With 700 acres of wilderness available to explore, Bluff Head Preserve consists of forests, rivers, cliffs, and mountains. The preserve has a visible fault line that is made from traprock.
15.7 Miles
89% 28 votes
Art Museum 625 Williams Street, New London, CT 6320 MoreLess Info
The collection at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New Britain, Connecticut is one of the largest and diverse in the state. It includes art representative of all American periods, plus art from Europe, Asia and Africa.
15.8 Miles
90% 41 votes
Colleges & Universities 270 Mohegan Ave, New London, CT 06320 MoreLess Info
Designed with tree lined streets and well manicured gardens, Connecticut College is a great place to explore the outdoors. Its rich architecture, fine arts and sports programs are also reasons to visit this New London campus.
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