- 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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Fisher Meadows is a local public park offering many facilities for its guests to use. Visitors to the park commonly enjoy walking through the scenic trails, spending time near the lake, or playing on one of the many sports fields.
36.8 Miles
Featuring hourly rates and open year round, the Milford Tennis Club offers indoor public play with a private atmosphere. The club also offers free parking and during the weekdays, free childcare.
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Penwood State Park offers cross-country skiing and hiking opportunities along its various trails, including a nature trail that was created by the Youth Conservation Corps. The site's facilities include bathrooms, picnic shelters, and picnic tables.
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Cirone Studios is an art gallery and custom framing studio residing in a turn of the century Victorian building. The studio offers a wide selection of western movie posters with limited or open edition prints.
37.0 Miles
The mission of Windsor Historical Society the is to inspire public awareness and appreciation of the events that helped shape the community of Windsor. The society offers group tours as well as a number of youth programs.
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Farmington Ave & Walnut Street, Farmington, CT 6085
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The Yodkins-Morin Memorial Park was named for two heroes who tried to save lives during a flood in 1955. The park is a pleasant green area to visit by the nearby flowing river.
37.1 Miles
Auer Farm is a private, not for profit education facility dedicated to providing agriculture training and experience for visitors of all ages. The farm hosts and supports local 4-H activities.
37.2 Miles
The Shelton Dog park provides a safe location for dog owners to bring their pet for exercise and fun. The park includes fenced in areas for large and small dogs as well as a large amount of shade.
37.3 Miles
The Barnes Harry C Memorial Nature Center is a 68 acre nature center dedicated to providing an open area for the public to learn of the importance of the natural world. The center offers several educational exhibits and hiking trails.
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50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
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Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge features acres of wildlife and provides an important stopover and wintering area for migratory birds. The refuge offers trails for walking or running and spots for a picnic or relaxing on rocks by the water.