- 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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149 Farms Village Rd, Rt 309, Simsbury, CT 06070
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Featuring a beautiful, wooded park setting, Stratton Brook State Park offers year-round fun and activities. This includes fishing and swimming in the warmer months, and outdoor sports like skiing or ice skating in the winter.
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An indoor tennis facility, Trumbull Racquet Club features six championship quality tennis courts with state of the art lighting. The facility offers lessons for players of all skill and experience levels, and offers free child care for young children.
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Filled with sports fields, Memorial Park offers six fields for visitors to participate in recreational baseball or watch Little League games. The park also has a skate park, pool, and snack bar.
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Established in 2000, the Willow Creek Farm is a premier equestrian facility that is known for having an indoor 28-stall luxury barn. The facility also includes 2 large outdoor rings, a 15-acre cross-country course, and a track.
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Open to the public year round, Rainbow Reservoir offers a boat ramp to visitors wishing to take their power boat out on the water. Visitors can also kayak through the waters and enjoy views of the surrounding forest.
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Separate areas for both small and large dogs are available at the Paw Meadow Dog Park. Both of the areas are fenced-in so that dogs cannot run away when off their leashes, and there are benches for owners who want to relax.
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Bridgeport, Connecticut is home to the Barnum Museum, an eclectic institution honoring the life and work of circus magnate and celebrated prankster P.T. Barnum. The museum has an extensive collection of Barnum's property and is also notable for its unusual combination of Islamic, Gothic, Byzantine and Romanesqu…
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The completely fenced-in Trumbull Dog Park allows dog owners to let their pets run free and off the leash. The park is actually a segment of the larger Indian Ledge Park that covers roughly 104 acres.
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A part of the local community college, Housatonic Museum of Art features a wide collection of works from both traditional and modern artisans. Open to the community, exhibits are changed frequently and are often used in classroom education.
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Beautiful Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut is the perfect place to spend time outdoors. It features views of Long Island Sound, benches, shady trees, picnic areas, cycling paths and sports fields.