- 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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Featuring a maple skating surface, Waterbury Skating Center can be used for roller skating and offers skate rentals and skate sales. The center also provides an arcade with redemption games, a snack bar, music and lighting effects.
18.4 Miles
Located one the shore of the Connecticut River, the Kings Island Boat Launch offers a scenic spot to embark on a river trip. The boat launch features basic amenities like rest room facilities, and has a nearby hiking trail.
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Honoring those who served in war, the Wallingford Vietnam Veterans Monument stands about 11 feet tall. Located in a park like setting, it borders a soccer field where many youth clubs play and compete.
18.6 Miles
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and built in 1672, the Nehemiah Royce House is an example of American colonial saltbox architecture. George Washington visited the house twice and slept there in 1775.
18.9 Miles
Roaring Brook Falls is part of a natural wilderness preserve owned and managed by a private citizen's trust. The park features hiking trails to a large waterfall that spills into a natural forested wetland and lake.
19.0 Miles
Winston, Connecticut is home to the Gilson Cinema & Cafe. This small theater plays a small number of new releases. Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended for shows on Friday and Saturday.
19.1 Miles
Lock 12 Historical Park is essentially a public area based on a restored section of the Farmington Canal. Popular features of the park include a nearly three mile biking and hiking trail, picnic areas, and a museum.
19.2 Miles
Affiliated with Windfield Morgan Farm, Lee's Riding Stable offers a variety of horseback riding experiences. The facility offers pony rides for young children as well as trail rides for riders ages 7 and up. Riding lessons are also available.
19.6 Miles
The paved, scenic Quinnipiac Linear Trail currently spans 1.3 miles, with plans to be expanded in the future. A basketball court, tennis courts, sand volleyball net, and a playground are located nearby.
19.6 Miles
Visitors can learn about the history of the Enfield community at the Enfield Historical Society Inc. The society operates the Old Town Hall Museum, the Wallop School Museum, and the Martha A. Parsons House Museum.