- The list below includes 304 free or cheap things to do in or near Hamden, Connecticut, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Bowling, Music Venue and History Museums.
- From Sleeping Giant State Park to Farmington Canal State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hamden and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Milford, Stratford and Middletown.
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Stratford, Connecticut is home to the Lordship Seawall, a rustic barrier made from bolders, rocks and cement. The Seawall is a popular place to stroll and picnic, and there are many bars and restaurants located nearby. It is open throughout the year.
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Visitors can take their dogs to an off leash, fenced dog park at B.A.R.K. Park. The park provides dogs with an area to roam free and socialize with other dogs.
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Rockwell Park is a recreational park that features a basketball court, a playground, a skate park, a volleyball court, a splash pad, and picnic areas. The park also offers hiking trails that can be used for running or walking.
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185 W Main Street, New Britain, CT 6051
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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.
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137 Glenwood Road, Clinton, CT 6413
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Catering primarily to organized team sports, the Ethel Peters Recreational Complex is a city-run facility that has multiple baseball fields, as well as a full sized football field. The center also has lighted basketball courts and a skate park.
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Providing direct access to the Indian River, Town of Clinton Small Boat Ramp has a wooden pavilion for visitors to enjoy the scenery from. The boat launch is for smaller boats and kayaks.
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Long Beach is a little over one mile in length and is one of the longest barrier beaches in Connecticut. It is also home to many species of shorebirds and waterfowl.
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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.
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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.
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In addition to providing boat parts, rentals, and boating services, Connecticut Marine One LLC offers a clubhouse for recreational activities. Visitors can use the basketball court, pool table, kitchen, and picnic area of the clubhouse.