- 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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The Mashantucket Pequot Museum is dedicated to First Nations cultures indigenous to New England. Maintained by the Mashantucket Nation, the museum offers many programs for children, including intensive school outreach programming.
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The most famous feature of Mashantucket's Foxwoods Resort & Casino is the Rainmaker Statue, crafted from a translucent material. The statue, which depicts a Native American from the Mashantucket Nation, is illuminated with a laser light show featuring audio commentary every two hours.
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Nestled in East Haven, Connecticut, the Shore Line Trolley Museum offers a look back to the heydey of trolleys and streetcars. Patrons may purchase rides on a restored trolley or browse the museum.
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Gamers may enjoy Fox Arcade, which features pinball machines, modern and classic video games, and the opportunity to win both toys and electronics. The location's offerings include Madden Football, Mario Kart, and Tekken V.
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Founded in 1907, Gallery 53 is a visual arts facility that is dedicated to cultural enrichment through programs, exhibits, lectures, and workshops. The gallery has a gift shop that has items made by local artists.
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Hogan's Alley Paintball Llc features six different paintball courses and a paintball superstore on site. They host events and offer open play, gear rentals, and group reservations for 10 or more people.
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350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT 06338
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A top tourist destination in Mashantucket, Connecticut, the High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge is a casino, bowling alley and cocktail lounge offering world-class entertainment and gaming. It also offers exclusive service for private events.
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16 votes
Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT 06338
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Featuring both famous and local comedians, Comix At Foxwoods Comedy Club & Bru Bar offers two theaters that can seat a combined total of 5,000 people. The bar has a selection of 16 beers and serves a variety of appetizers.
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The main town beach of Sag Harbor is Foster Memorial Beach, which covers one mile along the Noyac Bay. Marked dog routes, a grassy picnic area, mobile food stand, and benches are offered at the beach.
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1001 Noyack-Long Beach Road, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
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Located on a narrow strip of land between Sag Harbor and Noyack Bay, Foster Memorial Long Beach offers visitors shallow waters to swim in. The beach itself can be rocky, but there are opportunities for shelling.