Free & Cheap Things to Do in Glastonbury, CT

  • The list below includes 285 free or cheap things to do in or near Glastonbury, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, Art Gallery and Libraries.
  • From Welles-Turner Memorial Library to Addison Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glastonbury and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Middletown and South Windsor.
  • The list below includes 285 free or cheap things to do in or near Glastonbury, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, Art Gallery and Libraries.
  • From Welles-Turner Memorial Library to Addison Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glastonbury and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Middletown and South Windsor.
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17.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 264 Town Street, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
Celebrating life in lower Connecticut, East Haddam Historical Society Museum offers several exhibits that feature photographs and artifacts from local businesses, residents and families. It further includes a gift shop where memorabilia and souvenirs can be purchased.
17.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Historic Districts Prospect Street, Willimantic, CT MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Prospect Hill Historic District is a district that encompasses 40-blocks of residential neighborhoods. The district has a total of 993 contributing buildings.
17.3 Miles
50% 22 votes
Art Museum 245 Glenbrook Road, Storrs, CT 6269 MoreLess Info
The William Benton Museum of Art in Storrs, Connecticut is a museum and restoration center for old and/or damaged objects d'art. Admission is always free, but donations are always welcome.
17.3 Miles
Offering individual studios to local artists, Farmington Valley Arts Center is a non-profit organization with a gallery containing sculpture and paintings. The center also provides art education to kids with a yearly summer camp.
17.3 Miles
83% 109 votes
National & State Parks 366 Hopyard Road, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
One of Connecticut's most unusual parks is Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam. The park takes its name from its central waterfall, which is riddled with holes that, according to local legend, stretch down into Hell.
17.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
Billiards/Pool Halls 50 Spring Street, Southington, CT 06489 MoreLess Info
Shooters Billiards and Arcade is a pool hall that dates to 1995. Shooters has 20 pool/billiard tables, hosts tournament play, has an arcade, pro shop, darts, and an onsite cafe.
17.5 Miles
96% 151 votes
Hiking Trails Rte. 185, Simsbury, CT MoreLess Info
Featuring a 1.25-mile hiking trail, Talcott Mountain State Park boasts a beautiful observation tower that is open to tourists throughout the week. Visitors should plant to spend roughly 40 minutes on the trail before reaching the tower.
17.5 Miles
100% 10 votes
Farms & Ranches 232 Town Street, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
With horseback riding lessons offered on site, Ray of Light Farm presents an opportunity for visitors to interact with rescued farm animals. The farm also offers wagon rides around the barn during school field trips.
17.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Horseback Riding Strawberry Fields, 741 Plainville Avenue, Farmington, CT 6032 MoreLess Info
Open to riders of all skill levels, KC Show Stables offers private lessons that teach the basics of both English and Western riding styles. Visitors can lease the farm, which comes with a free lesson and practice ride.
17.6 Miles
88% 154 votes
Parks West Main Street, Meriden, CT MoreLess Info
Meriden's Hubbard Park, sometimes called Hubbard State Park, is a municipal area with free amenities for visitors. The park spans 1800 acres. Its central feature is a stone tower that rises more than 30 feet into the air and affords gorgeous views of the surrounding landscape.
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