- 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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Visitors can enjoy charter fishing aboard a customized 41 foot Hatteras with well-known Captain Pete Wheeler at Sea Sprite Sport Fishing. Captain Pete has been chartering fishing trips full time since 1977.
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Fort Saybrook Monument Park, Old Saybrook, CT 6475
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The historic Old Saybrook Monument fort is a 17-acre park that depicts that history of the county of Saybrook. The fort has panoramic views of the mouth of the Connecticut River.
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Featuring a surface area of 260 acres, Rogers Lake is situated along wooded terrain and borders Hains Park on its southern end. The lake can be used for boating and for fishing brook and rainbow trout.
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Take a trip back in time on a tour of Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam, Connecticut. Tours are available in the spring and summer. Large groups must schedule tours in advance.
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Junction of Rte. 82 and Petticoat La., East Haddam, CT
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The Allegra Farm and the Horse drawn Carriage and Sleigh Museum of New England offers a magically whimsical view of the city and its history. The museum gives visitors a glimpse into the Victorian Age and horse drawn carriages are available for hire.
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Many visitors to Harvey's Beach in Old Saybrook, Connecticut are drawn to it because the shallow water and rustic wooden boardwalk. This is a great place to splash in the surf, build sand castles, enjoy a picnic or simply relax along the shore.
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At Marshview Marina Llc, visitors can dock their boats and receive hauling, electrical maintenance, and other services. The marina hosts FishNut Charters, which specializes in offshore fishing for tuna and swordfish.
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Visitors can often see yachts sailing from the docks at Brewer Pilots Point Marina. There is also a playground, pool, and pavilion near the marina. The pavilion can be rented for private events.
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With horseback riding lessons offered on site, Ray of Light Farm presents an opportunity for visitors to interact with rescued farm animals. The farm also offers wagon rides around the barn during school field trips.
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Catering primarily to organized team sports, the Ethel Peters Recreational Complex is a city-run facility that has multiple baseball fields, as well as a full sized football field. The center also has lighted basketball courts and a skate park.