- 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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63 Canal Street, Westerly, RI
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Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island is a seaside microbrewery that makes a variety of craft beers, including ales, porters, stouts, and ryes. It offers tours and tastings on weekends.
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Providing family amusement, Launch Trampoline Park is an indoor jumping facility. Along with open jumping hours, the park features exercise classes, dodgeball and basketball activities. Birthday parties and other group gatherings are also held here.
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South end of Atlantic Avenue off Bluff Road, Montauk, NY
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Atlantic Avenue Beach offers an oceanfront beach with swimming facilities with lifeguards on duty during the busiest times. Those going to this beach can also suntan on the sand, and enjoy food from the concession stand.
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Established in 1864, Cedar Hill Cemetery, is the final resting place of many famous Americans. Visitors that tour the grounds are captivated by the tranquility of the 270-acres of gardens, wetlands, and woodlands.
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From land originally donated in 1898, Wilcox Park has grown to include 16-acres of open meadows, gardens, and fountain. The park is also a regular host to concerts, festivals, and other community events throughout the year.
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Newington Arena features two indoor ice rinks and hosts hockey leagues, figure skating competitions and offers public skating. The arena also offers skating classes and is available for special events and birthday parties.
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Also known as the Newington Arena, the Connecticut Skating Center is a competition scale ice rink that hosts hockey leagues and games, ice skating, figure skating, and ice shows. The facility also offers skating lessons.
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1821 Meriden Waterbury Road, Southington, CT 06489
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Featuring fully digital surround sound and projection, Rave Motion Pictures Southington 12 is a movie theater showing the latest Hollywood box office favorites. Other amenities at the theater include 3-D movie capabilities, online ticketing, and concessions.
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The classic styled Holiday Lanes bowling alley offers duckpin style bowling to patrons. This alley also has an onsite bar where visitors can grab a beer or drink while they bowl.
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Part of the Starplex Cinema chain, the Southington 12 is a twelve theater movie multiplex that shows primarily Hollywood new releases. The theater features rental party packages, discount matinee tickets, and an array of refreshments.