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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21.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks Melrose Avenue, Branford, CT 06405 MoreLess Info
Situated on 44.6 acres, Foote Family Memorial Park provides a river view as well as facilities for baseball, soccer and tennis. The park also has walking paths, playgrounds, a pavilion, restroom facilities and open grass areas surrounded by trees.
21.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 46 Church Street, Branford, CT 6405 MoreLess Info
As a dog friendly park, visitors can bring their dogs along for a hike through the trails of Young's Pond. Visitors can explore the surrounding woods, which has remnants of old structures to see.
22.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 47 Maple Street, Branford, CT 6405 MoreLess Info
At Willow Rock Gallery, visitors can purchase a variety of artwork from local artists, from jewelry, to paintings, to pottery. The gallery is run by a local artist who curates the work of regional artists.
22.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 6 Fairfield Blvd, Wallingford, CT 6492 MoreLess Info
Wallingford Park & Recreation is a system of areas designated to the community. Some areas include a dog park, gardens to stroll through, and parks with amenities like ball courts, playgrounds, and ball fields.
22.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Mohegan Park Drive, Norwich, CT 6360 MoreLess Info
A large public park with extensive rose gardens, Mohegan Park offers a variety of amenities. There are ball fields, playgrounds, and recreational facilities, as well as picnic areas and gazebos.
22.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Lake 400 Hosley Avenue, Branford, CT 6405 MoreLess Info
Accessible with a permit, Lake Saltonstall has interlacing trails through nature for visitors to hike through. The main trail does a loop around the lake, providing views of the lake and boats fishing on it.
22.5 Miles
88% 80 votes
Arts Centers 9 Water Street, Mystic, CT 06355 MoreLess Info
Located in Mystic, Connecticut, the Mystic Arts Center is an arts appreciation and education center dedicated to inspiring creativity in people of all ages. The Center operates a series of satellite galleries in addition to its main facility and welcomes tour groups.
22.5 Miles
89% 438 votes
Bridges U.S. Route 1 over Mystic River, Mystic, CT 06355 MoreLess Info
The venerable Mystic River Bascule Bridge is a movable bridge in Mystic, Connecticut. Its movable section is 85 feet long, and each open period lasts approximately 5 minutes. The bridge accepts motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
22.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Baseball Fields 346-414 S Elm Street, Wallingford, CT 6492 MoreLess Info
As an outdoor baseball field, Pat Wall Field hosts games for local baseball leagues and teams like the Fairfield Owls. Visitors can watch a baseball game at the field or reserve the it for their own game.
22.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Harbor Street, Branford, CT 6405 MoreLess Info
Located along Branford Harbor, Parker Memorial Park features beach and water access that can be used for swimming and kayaking. The park has a children's playground, picnic areas, a pier, walking paths and restroom facilities.
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