- 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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Bucolic Old Wethersfield is the oldest and most historically significant area in modern Wethersfield. The district is full of immense homes in the Victorian and Second Empire styles. Others are much older and were built before or during the Revolutionary War.
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Comprised of two historic houses, Wethersfield Museum provides visitors with information on the Connecticut towns rich history. The museum features exhibits, artifacts such as love letters and Civil War uniforms, and historical text.
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60 Prospect Street, Newington, CT 6111
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Consisting of six plexi-pave tennis courts, Tennis Center Newington-Wethersfield offers programs for improving tennis performance and a pro shop to purchase equipment from. The center hosts weekly tournaments that members can participate in.
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The non-profit organization, the Wethersfield Historical Society, is an educational institution that has the goal of preserving the history and culture of Wethersfield. The organization has a museum that is known for the 'Legendary People, Ordinary Lives' exhibit.
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The home stadium of the New Britain Rock Cats Minor League Baseball team, New Britain Stadium is outfitted with comfortable amenities, great seats and plenty of convenient parking. The stadium frequently offers discounted concessions and other perks to fans who purchase season tickets.
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Wethersfield, Connecticut's Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum contains three houses built just before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Tours are available. The museum also contains a gift shop and formal Colonial-style gardens.
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A central location for the Wethersfield Historical Society, the Keeney Memorial Culture Center is a historic building that has been an elementary school and a high school over its history. Now, the building has gallery spaces, classrooms, and rental spaces.
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Lock 12 Historical Park is essentially a public area based on a restored section of the Farmington Canal. Popular features of the park include a nearly three mile biking and hiking trail, picnic areas, and a museum.
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175 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton, NY 11937
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A large tennis facility with 20 outdoor courts and 8 indoor courts, East Hampton Indoor Tennis is a private club that welcomes members and their guests. The club also has a pro shop and snack bar.
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376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke, Bridgehampton, NY
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The Children's Museum of The East End is a small children's museum focused on promoting learning through play. Attractions include exhibits such as a seafaring ship, drop-in art studio, family tree gallery, and a nine-hole miniature golf course.