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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24.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 640 Tuttle Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 MoreLess Info
Giant Valley Polo Farm hosts polo matches on a regular basis, and welcomes spectators to come and enjoy matches in a casual to dressy atmosphere. The club also hosts tailgating before matches.
24.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Pond Keeny Road, Old Lyme, CT 6371 MoreLess Info
A popular spot for swimming and fishing in a natural surrounding, Uncas Pond is stocked with trout by the Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife Department. The pond is also a good spot for flatwater paddling and canoeing.
24.8 Miles
25% 4 votes
Beaches Soundview, Old Lyme, CT 06371 MoreLess Info
Soundview Beach is a public beach that is a popular destination for both tourists and locals. The beach is also adjacent to a number of businesses, including restaurants, bars, and doughnut shops.
24.9 Miles
A discount cinema with large theaters and digital video and sound, Apple Cinemas screens hollywood blockbusters as well as foreign and art films. It offers a variety of matinees and ticket and refreshment specials.
25.0 Miles
20% 5 votes
Mini Golf 1399 Suffield Street, Agawam, MA 01001 MoreLess Info
Open from April through October, the Sand Trap Mini Golf at Twin Silos features family fun through an 18-hole putt putt golf course. Visitors can also enjoy a full video game arcade and a snack bar with pizza and ice cream.
25.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 524 Brooksvale Avenue, Hamden, CT 6518 MoreLess Info
Brooksvale Park offers a domestic animal barnyard, toddler playground and playing field, wildlife garden, and apple orchard. The on-site pond is used for ice skating in the winter. Hiking trails and a rentable pavilion are also available.
25.3 Miles
93% 15 votes
Cemeteries NW Corner 47 Town Street, Norwich, CT 06360 MoreLess Info
Bucolic Norwich, Connecticut is home to the Norwichtown Historic Cemetary. The cemetary, which was established in the Colonial Era and is one of Connecticut's oldest, contains the graves of many significant figures in Norwich history.
25.4 Miles
17% 6 votes
Bowling 694 Lakewood Road, Waterbury, CT 06704 MoreLess Info
Suitable for open and league bowling as well as private events, Lakewood Lanes offers 42 synthetic lanes with automatic scoring. The center has a snack bar and a game area with arcade and redemption games.
25.6 Miles
92% 13 votes
History Museums 348 Washington St., Norwich, CT 6360 MoreLess Info
Experience life in the 1800's at the Leffingwell House Museum. With several pioneer buildings open for tour, the museum provides a look at historical architecture, furnishings and other memorabilia such as military artifacts.
25.8 Miles
96% 24 votes
National & State Parks 200 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT 6518 MoreLess Info
Running along a former canal, Farmington Canal State Park allows visitors to view remnants of the canal bed, locks and retaining walls. The park has a 5.5-mile paved, multiuse trail along with an undeveloped 3.9-mile trail.
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