- 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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1151 E Center Street, Wallingford, CT 6492
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Honoring those who served in war, the Wallingford Vietnam Veterans Monument stands about 11 feet tall. Located in a park like setting, it borders a soccer field where many youth clubs play and compete.
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and built in 1672, the Nehemiah Royce House is an example of American colonial saltbox architecture. George Washington visited the house twice and slept there in 1775.
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Affiliated with Wesleyan University and located on the University campus, the Van Vleck Observatory features three domed onsite telescopes. The observatory is frequently used for research and educational purposes, and has a portable planetarium.
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Seaside Shadows
10 Cottrell Street, Mystic River Park, Mystic, CT 06247
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As a ghost tour, Seaside Shadows takes visitors on a walking trip through cemeteries and the downtown area while narrating the history of famous individuals from the town. The tour guide gives tips for taking psychic pictures with cameras.
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Wallingford Community Pool is a large pool that features six lap lanes and 3-4 areas for open splashing and swimming. The pool has lifeguards on duty and offers water noodles and other pool toys.
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The Freedom Schooner Amistad in Mystic, Connecticut is a wooden ship built in honor of the slave ship Amistad, which experienced a mutiny while transporting slaves between the United States and the Carribbean. The Freedom Schooner Amistad is dedicated to fostering goodwill and respect between all races.
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Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT
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The second-oldest wooden vessel in the United States, the Charles W. Morgan is a retired whaling ship that now resides at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. It is the oldest surviving whaling ship in the world.
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A haven for devotees of handcrafted wooden boats, the Mystic Seaport is a charming port in Connecticut. It features rental slips, a museum, shops and a working repair yard. It is also the venue for Mystic's annual wooden boat show.
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75 Greenmanville Ave, 7, Mystic, CT 06355
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Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America & the Sea offers a variety of nautical history exhibits and artifacts along with historic vessels and buildings. The museum also hosts several public events and programs.
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Brunswick Colony Lanes provides a wide range of activities for the entire family. They offer bowling and bowling leagues for all ages and skill levels. Patrons can also play billiards or video games. Bruswick offers food and beverages.