- 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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Founded in 1964, The Historical Society of East Hartford Inc is a historical society that has the mission of instilling a sense of history to the surrounding community. The society operates the Goodwin Schoolhouse and the Burnham Blacksmith Shop.
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Visitors can improve their golf skills at one of the 32 tee mats situated on Southampton Golf Range. The range also has a golf simulator that uses physics engine software for visitors to play with.
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As a family operation, Southampton Golf Range offers visitors a variety of entertainment options, from ice skating to batting cages. The range is 300 yards long and is set on 12 acres of greens.
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Infinity Music Hall & Bistro is a restaurant and music concert venue. It is an intimate, acoustically sound 500-seat music hall, hosting 250 popular live music and comedy shows per year, combined with a four-star restaurant and bar.
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Beachland Park is an outdoor community park that features basketball courts, a pond fountain, a swimming pool, and picnic tables. The park can be used for sledding, walking, running, and swimming.
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Montauk Beaches, Long Island is a collection of public beaches filled with a number of amenities for those who visit. Visitors commonly enjoy spending time on the beaches, playing golf on nearby courses, or eating and drinking at local restaurants.
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A public park, Mecox Beach offers an array of outdoor activities. Along with beach volleyball, visitors can enjoy water sports like fishing, surfing and swimming. The beach is further equipped with bathrooms, showers and ample parking.
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Located in Hartford, Connecticut, the Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum dedicated to collecting and preserving art from all countries and time periods, with a particular emphasis on American art. It was the first public art music in the United States.
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Kids and adults learn while having fun at the Connecticut Science Center. Its exhibits include Egyptian sarcophagi, fossils, bones, gemstones and preserved insects. Scouting groups and school field trips are welcome and should reserve tickets in advance.
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Since 1921 Atlantic Beach Park has been a charming source of entertainment for kids, teens and adults. The parks most famous attraction, the 1915 Herschell-Spillman carousel, still stands, as well as various other attractions that include bumper cars, a roller coaster and a variety of dining options.