- 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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Opened as a general store in 1842, Hildreth's has been the place to shop in Southampton ever since. Featuring furniture, home decor, linens and anything else you might need for the home, visit them today.
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A National Historic Landmark, the Connecticut State Capitol, offers visitors an opportunity to experience history and politics up close and personal. Visitors can take self-guided tours including the Hall of Flags, and historical displays of famous residents.
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Connecticut State Library and State Archives are a history buff's dream destination. Featuring extensive documentation and archival material from the Revolutionary War and early life in New England, visit and you may lose yourself in time.
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Connecticut's Old State House, a registered National Landmark, is much more than a typical museum. Featuring 22,000 square feet of historic rooms, interactive displays, guided or self-guided tours and more; discover democracy and citizenship in action.
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The entire family can have a good time in Hither Hills State Park. In here there are campsites, fire rings, a beach, playgrounds, picnic areas, trails, and other amenities. The main activities to be performed in here are hiking, hunting, fishing, and horseback riding.
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Offering the latest in movie releases, Rave Cinemas features stadium seating with a theater bar, full-service restaurant and arcade for added enjoyment. There is also an IMAX auditorium dedicated to 2D and 3D films.
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An 18-screen movie theater, Buckland Hills 18 + IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a full bar, a restaurant, a party room and reserved seats.
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Known as the oldest cattle ranch in the United States, Deep Hollow Ranch Beach & Trail Rides takes visitors on scenic horseback rides through Block Island Sound. The trail ride groups accommodate riders of all skill levels.
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Make time to see the latest blockbusters at Cinema Cycle Theater. Pick up some concessions before finding a seatat this family owned and operated theater, open daily May through October. Two movies are screened each day.
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Northwest Park has a nature trail, lighted baseball and little league fields with bleachers, volleyball courts, playground, a 50 foot pier overlooks Union Pond, a 55 foot rental pavilion with picnic tables, restrooms, rental kitchen and 72 inch grill.