- 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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Located on the site of the former Columbia Junction Freight Yard, the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum showcases historical locomotives and railroad buildings. Visitors can take a guided tour through the museum and kids can operate an 1850's style pump-car.
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A movie theater featuring six screens, UA East Hampton Cinema 6 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers mobile and self-service ticketing along with a snack bar.
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Used for school sports and for private recreational use, Herrick Park features two baseball fields as well as basketball and tennis courts. The park has an open grass field, picnic tables, a children's playground, a gazebo and shaded areas.
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170 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06520
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Part of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History is one of the foremost American museums dedicated to the natural sciences. It is particularly renowned for its collections of fossils, gems and other geological discoveries.
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The Connecticut Children’s Museum is an educational museum that offers hands-on science and nature lessons for families, school groups, and community organizations. The museum features a dome planetarium.
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114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06510
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Founded in 1862, the New Haven Museum, has been collecting, archiving, and exhibiting the rich history of New Haven ever since. Known for its bountiful genealogy information, visitors also enjoy the Fine Arts, Maritime, and Manufacturing collections.
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From its earliest beginnings in 1894, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, has been continually dedicated to touching the lives of those in the region through musical excellence. Nationally recognized for its institutional vision, this award-winning orchestra has been featured in a major motion picture.
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Close to downtown, Union Street Dog Park offers lots of open space for pets to run and play. Featuring a section for smaller dogs, it is safe for all breeds. Other park amenities include benches and a doggie drinking fountain.
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The Spaceland Ballroom, part of the Outer Space Bar, features regular live music and entertainment by national and local artists. The bar offers a full-service menu and boasts 21 craft beers.