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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30.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Forests Laural Avenue, Westerly, RI 02891 MoreLess Info
The Westerly Town Forest is a wooded area that is very popular among visiting hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Numerous hiking trails are available for visitors to enjoy the scenery and wildlife along the paths during their hike.
30.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Fishing 470 W Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954 MoreLess Info
Specializing in offshore fishing, Adios Fishing Charter organizes fishing excursions to the Gulf Stream on a 36 ft. charter boat. During the fishing trip, visitors have the opportunity to catch tuna, bass, and billfish.
31.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110 MoreLess Info
Featuring a small pond, Wolcott Park can be used for fishing, baseball, tennis, soccer, walking, sledding and picnics. The park provides a castle-themed play structure, a splash pad, wooded and open areas, picnic tables, restroom facilities and paved trails.
31.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 2159 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 6053 MoreLess Info
An urban wildlife habitat and park, A W Stanley Park features a variety of amenities. Visitors can see wildlife, bird watch, stroll by the pond, or hike the park's trails. The park also features a swimming pool.
31.0 Miles
47% 15 votes
Bowling 96 Main Road, Riverhead, NY 11901 MoreLess Info
A bowling alley and indoor entertainment facility, The All Star features open bowling, league play, and tournaments. The facility also has pool tables, and an arcade with a variety of video games.
31.1 Miles
96% 154 votes
Parks 1329 West Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT MoreLess Info
Manchester's Wickham Park is a large park complex that includes an impressive and elegant event venue that is very popular for weddings. This attraction includes garden zones in the style of English, Scottish, Asian and Italian formal gardens.
31.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks Tom Harvey Road, Westerly, RI 02891 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy 4 to 5 miles of hiking on a variety of trails and paths at Champlin Glacier Park. The entire park spans about 150 acres and the natural scenery includes lots of boulders and kettle ponds.
31.2 Miles
100% 63 votes
Maze 19B Andover Drive, West Hartford, CT 06110 MoreLess Info
Adventure Rooms offers a distinctive team problem-solving experience, as teams work together to figure out how to escape a room by solving clues, working puzzles, and thinking outside the box. The facility hosts parties and corporate events.
31.2 Miles
60% 5 votes
Billiards/Pool Halls 50 Spring Street, Southington, CT 06489 MoreLess Info
Shooters Billiards and Arcade is a pool hall that dates to 1995. Shooters has 20 pool/billiard tables, hosts tournament play, has an arcade, pro shop, darts, and an onsite cafe.
31.2 Miles
100% 49 votes
Fishing 352 West Lake Drive, West Lake Marina, Montauk, NY 11954 MoreLess Info
Specializing in sport fishing, Double D Charters presents visitors with the opportunity to catch tuna and shark. The charter hosts two-day fishing tournaments with cash prizes and trophies granted to participants.
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