Free & Cheap Things to Do in Essex, CT

  • 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.
  • 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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29.5 Miles
83% 6 votes
Art Museum 30 High St., New Britain, CT MoreLess Info
A small but varied gallery with a number of small, intimate rooms, the New Britain Youth Museum houses both a permanent collection and traveling exhibits of paintings, sculpture, and other artworks.
29.5 Miles
88% 16 votes
392

Ninigret

Monuments Watch Hill, RI MoreLess Info
Ninigret is a location that attracts a number of visitors throughout the year. Visitors commonly enjoy spending time on the nearby beaches or viewing the bronze statue of Indian chief Ninigret, the 'Guardian of Watch Hill'.
29.5 Miles
94% 16 votes
History Museums 185 W Main Street, New Britain, CT 6051 MoreLess Info
The New Britain Industrial Museum collects, preserves and exhibits items representing more than 200 years of New Britain innovation and invention. Patrons can view a variety of exhibits including displays from all of the major manufacturers from Britain's glory days.
29.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Hiking Trails Rte 34, West Haven, CT 06516 MoreLess Info
Maltby Lakes is a hiking and mountain biking area populated by woodlands and numerous lakes. Visitors will find several hiking trails and will notice a variety of wildlife native to the area.
29.6 Miles
100% 8 votes
Bowling 240 Platt Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516 MoreLess Info
Woodland Duckpin Bowling is a bowling alley that is home to 'Glow-In-The-Dark Birthday Parties'. The alley is decorated with colorful lights, hosts bowling leagues, and has 12 lanes in total.
29.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Dog Park 1220 Waterbury Rd Rt 70, Cheshire, CT 6410 MoreLess Info
Cheshire Dog Park is an off-leash park that offers 2 acres of fenced in space for large and small dogs to roam separately. They also have agility equipment and waste stations and are adding continually adding more features.
29.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds White Rock Road, Westerly, RI 2891 MoreLess Info
The Gingerella Sports Complex has a number of soccer fields that are used regularly by youth sports leagues. The complex also has a skateboard park, playgrounds for small and older children, and covered picnic tables.
29.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery Sagaponack Road, Bridgehampton, NY 11932 MoreLess Info
Originally opened in 1958, the Goodman James Gallery Inc has a long tradition of displaying contemporary and classic works of art. The gallery shows paintings, sculptures, and works in other media.
29.7 Miles
91% 44 votes
399

Gin Beach

Beaches End of East Lake Dr., Montauk, NY MoreLess Info
Food stands, outdoor showers, and restrooms are the amenities to be found on Gin Beach. Some of the activities to be performed in here are swimming in the designated areas and whale watching.
29.7 Miles
85% 27 votes
Specialty Museums 211 Murphy Road, Hartford, CT MoreLess Info
A must visit for anyone interested in the history and methods of garbage disposal, energy conservation, and recycling, plan your visit to Hartford: CRRA Trash Museum today. Featuring over 6,500 square feet of educational exhibits, your tour will be one to remember.
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