- 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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Standard 10-pin bowling is available at the Norwich Bowling center along with a full video arcade. Tournaments, leagues, and youth programs are accommodated at the bowling alley, and lanes can be rented for private parties.
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188 W Town Street, Norwich, CT 6360
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Featuring 32 synthetic lanes, Norwich Bowling & Entertainment Center provides open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center has a diner, a sports bar, billiard tables, ticket redemption games and a banquet room.
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Featuring 32 synthetic lanes, Norwich Bowling & Entertainment Center offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides billiard tables, arcade games, a sports bar, a diner and a banquet room for private events.
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At the Slater Memorial Museum, visitors can find both fine and decorate art from the Western Hemisphere, Asia, Europe, and Africa. The location features both temporary exhibitions and permanent collections.
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NW Corner 47 Town Street, Norwich, CT 06360
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Bucolic Norwich, Connecticut is home to the Norwichtown Historic Cemetary. The cemetary, which was established in the Colonial Era and is one of Connecticut's oldest, contains the graves of many significant figures in Norwich history.
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Experience life in the 1800's at the Leffingwell House Museum. With several pioneer buildings open for tour, the museum provides a look at historical architecture, furnishings and other memorabilia such as military artifacts.
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Ordinary people can be 'soldiers' for a day, participating in paintball battles at Fields of Fire - Mystic. Players of all levels can choose scenarios from rugged woodlands to open spaces, with knowledgeable staff ensuring a safe, fun experience.
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145 S Montowese Street, Branford, CT 6405
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Brewer Bruce & Johnson's Marina offers a full service facility for boaters and yacht owners, with both long-term and short-term slip rentals during the summer. In addition to trained service mechanics, the Marina also offers a winter storage service.
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Numbering roughly one hundred islands, the archipelago called the Thimble Islands sits off the coast of Connecticut. The islands are a popular destination for locals and tourists, including anglers and boating enthusiasts.
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Located on the Fisher's Island Sound, Spicer's Noank Marina is a marina offering a number of amenities and services for its customers. Boat hauling, bottom painting, and mechanical repairs are among the services boat owners enjoy at the marina.