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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4.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT MoreLess Info
Home to collections ranging from the 15th century today is the Saint Joseph College Art Museum. The museum features an array of paintings, sculptures and artifacts that educate on the culture and history of art throughout time.
4.7 Miles
83% 6 votes
Art Museum 30 High St., New Britain, CT MoreLess Info
A small but varied gallery with a number of small, intimate rooms, the New Britain Youth Museum houses both a permanent collection and traveling exhibits of paintings, sculpture, and other artworks.
4.8 Miles
95% 504 votes
Parks Prospect Ave., Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
Hartford's Elizabeth Park is a free park with luxurious formal gardens maintained by volunteers. Parking is also free. Elizabeth Park is open to leashed dogs, and owners must clean up after pets.
4.8 Miles
94% 16 votes
History Museums 185 W Main Street, New Britain, CT 6051 MoreLess Info
The New Britain Industrial Museum collects, preserves and exhibits items representing more than 200 years of New Britain innovation and invention. Patrons can view a variety of exhibits including displays from all of the major manufacturers from Britain's glory days.
4.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Kayaking 21 Waterville Road, Avon, CT 6001 MoreLess Info
Huck Finn Adventures & Sales has provided kayak and canoe rentals on the Farmington River since 1983. They also offer guided trips of distances 3, 5, and 9 miles that last for 1 to 3 hours.
4.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 13 Sheep Hill Drive, West Hartford, CT 6117 MoreLess Info
Short for the Dwight D Eisenhower Memorial Park, Eisenhower Park features a playground area for kids with play structures, swings, and slides. The park also has covered picnic tables and a barbecue grill.
4.9 Miles
Art lovers and history buffs always enjoy visiting the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain, Connecticut. This spacious museum owns impressive collections of paintings, drawings, sculptures and other creations made by American artists.
4.9 Miles
100% 30 votes
Parks 1561 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1897, Elizabeth Park is situated on 82 acres and features a rose garden, a pond area and open grass fields. The park has walking paths through wooded terrain, basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields and picnic areas.
5.0 Miles
80% 290 votes
Parks 30 Arbor Street, Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
Connecticut's Bushnell Park is the oldest public park in the United States. It is a popular spot to sit and relax and has a separate children's play area. Dogs and cyclists are also welcome.
5.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 23 Wildwood Street, New Britain, CT 6051 MoreLess Info
A community park, George L Chesley Park features fields for baseball and football as well as courts for basketball and tennis. The park also provides a swimming pool, a children's playground, a water play station and picnic areas.
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