Free & Cheap Things to Do in Farmington, CT

  • The list below includes 294 free or cheap things to do in or near Farmington, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Mini Golf, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From Miss Porter's School to Rattlesnake Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Farmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, South Windsor and Simsbury.
  • The list below includes 294 free or cheap things to do in or near Farmington, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Mini Golf, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From Miss Porter's School to Rattlesnake Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Farmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, South Windsor and Simsbury.
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8.5 Miles
94% 144 votes
Specialty Museums 100 Maple Street, Bristol, CT MoreLess Info
Bristol, Connecticut is home to the American Clock & Watch Museum, the United States' largest museum of its kind. Guests may browse historical exhibits, learn about timepiece construction and research antique or heirloom watches.
8.7 Miles
Families admire artistry and the history of entertainment at New England Carousel Museum. In addition to tours, the museum also offers kids carnivals and holds community art events for children.
8.7 Miles
86% 14 votes
Libraries 5 High Street, Bristol, CT MoreLess Info
At Bristol Public Library, visitors can check out a wide variety of books or reserve a quiet study room. The library hosts weekly events like movie nights, concerts, and book readings.
9.0 Miles
80% 35 votes
Children's Museums 1 Pleasant Street, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
The Imagine Nation Children's Museum features a variety of interpretive exhibitions and role-playing activities for young guests to enjoy, including the chance to play as an anchor on ESPN's SportsCenter. The museum also hosts events during the year.
9.0 Miles
44% 9 votes
Children's Museums 1 Pleasant Street, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
Imagine Nation is a museum and learning center geared especially to kids between the ages of 2 and 8. It features a variety of hands-on exhibits and educational play stations.
9.1 Miles
60% 10 votes
Haunted Tours Lake Compounce Amusement Park, 217 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
The Haunted Graveyard is a haunted attraction that is a part of Lake Compounce Amusement Park. Visitors can experience a variety of scares and thrills including spiders, witches, catacombs, a cemetery, and the zombie forest.
9.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Historic Homes 307 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT 6108 MoreLess Info
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.
9.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Historic Buildings 57 Gun Mill Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002 MoreLess Info
Noted for the presence an observation tower, museum, and visitor's center, Talcott Mountain State Park is a publicly managed park preserve. The park also features a 1.25 mile hiking trail that winds up the slope to the observation area.
9.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Marinas 265 E Barber Street, Windsor, CT 6095 MoreLess Info
Offering a paved ramp for visitors to launch their boat from, Bissell Bridge Boat Launch offers scenic views of Windsor Meadows State Park. The river is surrounded by trees and has a concrete bridge running over it.
9.4 Miles
86% 22 votes
Specialty Museums 90 Battle Street, Bristol, CT MoreLess Info
Located in Bristol, Connecticut, The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum is a storehouse of vintage horror-movie memorabilia. The works of Vincent Price, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi and their contemporaries are immortalized in the museum's collection of costumes, props, photos and more.
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