- 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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New Britain, Connecticut is home to Walnut Hill Park, a beautiful expanse of green land that is popular for strolling, picnicking and nature photography. Its amenities include a paved walking track, two tennis courts and a baseball diamond.
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Mill Pond Park is Newington's largest town park and features a picturesque waterfall. The park's family-friendly amenities include soccer fields, basketball courts, picnic areas, walking trails, ice skating and more.
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Painter Park is a recreational park that features a playground that includes a wooden castle, slides, swings, hiding places, and an area for small children. The park also has pavilions available for picnicking.
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Savin Rock Beach is a rocky beach featuring a waterside walkway. Visitors may enjoy the scenic views the beach provides with small picturesque cottages lining the far shore. The beach also houses Jimmies, a small seafood restaurant.
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158 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937
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A museum and theater, the Guild Hall of East Hampton Inc features a wide variety of performances and exhibitions. The facility hosts films, plays, lectures, concerts, and an array of art displays.
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Housed in a structure believed to be built in the 1720's by English settlers, the Home Sweet Home museum depicts life in the mid 18th century. The museum offers tours through the home, which includes period correct furnishings.
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30 Hood Ter, West Haven, CT 6516
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West Haven Veterans Museum & Learning Center collects and preserves artifacts that reflect how soldiers lived and survived during conflict. The collection includes weaponry, uniforms, and equipment used to support the troops from the American Revolution to the present.
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230 Pine Street, Manchester, CT 6040
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Connecticut Firemen's Historical Society is housed in a retired 1901 fire station that showcases a working Gamewell Fire Alarm System as well as examples of early American craftsmanship related to firefighting such as glassware, lighting, leather making, photography and textiles.
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Owned by the town of Newington, the Kellogg-Eddy House & Museum is a historical museum that celebrates the heritage of the town. The museum preserves and displays the areas documents, photographs and artifacts.
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New Britain Museum of American Art
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56 Lexington St., New Britain, CT
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Art lovers and history buffs always enjoy visiting the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, Connecticut. This spacious museum owns impressive collections of paintings, drawings, sculptures and other creations made by American artists.