- 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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Oliver Ellsworth Homestead is a museum and educational platform where historic preservation, artifact conservation and archival materials are studied and interpreted. The museum offers special tours and events and educates the public of the historic importance of the Ellsworth family.
38.2 Miles
A craft brewery, Back East Brewery makes an array of beers, including ales, IPAs, porters, and seasonal offerings, in addition to special beers with names like the Palate Mallet and Hammer of the Gods.
38.2 Miles
A marina and boat dealership, Tuna's Boardwalk Marina offers a variety of services and amenities. Services include docking, maintenance, repairs, and refueling. The marina also has members only showers and restrooms, and offers a variety of boats for sale.
38.3 Miles
Since 1898, the Connecticut Audubon Society had focused on conservation efforts through environmental education and preservation of local birds and their habitats. An animal exhibit room is featured on site as well as views of the habitats from observation platforms.
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Located on the coast of Ninigret Pond lies Ninigret Park, a location that is host to many festivals throughout the year. The park is also home to several local observatories, a dog park, and many walking trails.
38.6 Miles
Formerly a schoolhouse in the 19th century, this restored building now hosts artifacts that offer visitors a picture of 1830's life. The Living Museum's items include maps, farm and household items, clothes, and photographs.
38.6 Miles
With several historical buildings to visit, Avon Historical Society Museum offers schoolhouses, farm houses, and history rooms for visitors to explore. The museum also hosts Civil War recreation events, such as a medical program and volunteer infantry.
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278 Leavenworth Rd., Shelton, CT 6484
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Specializing in apples and apple cider, Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard is open from September to early December. This seasonal produce farm features a bevy of delicious apple-related products and ephemera.
38.7 Miles
Robert J Schiedler Dog Park provides two fenced in areas, one for big dogs and the other for small dogs. The park offers an agility tunnel and water bowls. There are plenty of trees that provide shade for patrons.
38.8 Miles
Stratford's Short Beach is a municipal beach noted for three species of wildlife: horseshoe crabs, piping plover and nesting terns. The plovers and terns are especially important to conservationists because they nest on the ground and require safe locations to do so.