- 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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24.8 Miles
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350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT 06338
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Located inside the Foxwoods Resort & Casino, the Comix At Foxwoods Comedy Club & Bar is a great place to enjoy a drink and some serious laughs. This comedy club features national and emerging regional talent.
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Visitors to Sag Harbor looking to peruse the selection of local art and music can visit the Romany Kramoris Gallery. The gallery offers a gallery showcasing local artists, as well as a store with a wide selection of music CD's.
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Open throughout the year, Havens Beach provides access to the eastern portion of Lake Ontario. Guests can enjoy sandy beaches, shoreline bluffs, adjoining woodlands, three separate campgrounds, and even winter activities.
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With Sag Harbor Historical Society, visitors can take a walking tour of the town or explore a museum. The museum features artifacts relevant to the town's history in a former resident painter's home.
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Garden and Main Sts., Sag Harbor, NY 11963
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For a maritime enthusiast, the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum is the place to visit. Featuring maritime artifacts dating back to the 1700's, the museum is housed in a building that has been declared a national treasure.
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Whalers Museum is just as it sounds. It is a whaling museum located on the water in the harbor area. The museum is beautiful and has several interesting historical artifacts related to the whaling industry.
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2595 Noyack Road, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
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Spanning 187 acres, the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a variety of diverse habitats, including forest, beach, lagoon, fields, and salt marsh. Visitors can see a vast array of wildlife, including birds, painted turtles, and white tailed deer.
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A stand up paddle board instruction center, Paddling With Claudia offers lessons for boarders of all experience levels. Instruction focuses on safety and fun, and is suitable for adults and for kids.
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Mashashimuet Park is a park that has large grass fields for outdoor activities such as soccer and baseball. In addition to these areas, they have a playground, chess tables, picnic tables, tennis courts, and basketball courts.
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Spend some time outdoors at J.B. Williams Park. Facilities include a softball field, hiking trails and a playground. A pavilion, which includes a refrigerator, stove, sink and serving center, is available for rental.