- 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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Bridgeport, Connecticut is home to the Barnum Museum, an eclectic institution honoring the life and work of circus magnate and celebrated prankster P.T. Barnum. The museum has an extensive collection of Barnum's property and is also notable for its unusual combination of Islamic, Gothic, Byzantine and Romanesqu…
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4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 6604
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Learning is fun and exciting at The Adventure Park at Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Kids and teens learn about nature, survival and teamwork through an enjoyable and challenging series of hiking trails, ropes courses and other outdoor elements. The Park closes during heavy rain.
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Bridgeport's Discovery Museum is an interactive learning center dedicated to the sciences. It is especially popular with children. In addition to its main hall, the museum has a large planetarium. Group reservations are recommended.
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A part of the local community college, Housatonic Museum of Art features a wide collection of works from both traditional and modern artisans. Open to the community, exhibits are changed frequently and are often used in classroom education.
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Providing the necessary equipment like bait and tackle, The Flying Connie takes visitors out to Atlantic Ocean to fish for striped bass, sharks, and bottom fish. Visitors can sign up for a 3 hour, half day, or full day excursion.
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Aimed at kids between the ages of 2 and 6, the Discovery Museum & Planetarium offers a variety of exhibits, activities, and diversions, all with an educational focus. It features both permanent and visiting exhibits.
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Peter's Memorial Woods is a heavily wooded hiking area for intermediate to experienced hikers. Visitors will find a main trail with six side trails branching off. The trails vary in difficulty - with some being steep, rocky, and relatively challenging.
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The Indian River Marina offers kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals for tourists who get out onto the water and exercise. The business also hosts special events, including team-building exercises, family reunions, and birthday parties.
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Flight Trampoline Park has over 50 trampolines spread over 13,000 square feet which includes angled wall trampolines and a series of launching decks. Special events like children's play, teen and adult nighttime laser jumping, and a fitness class are also available.
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177 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
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An entertainment center, Spare Time Bristol & City Sports Grille features 28 lanes of bowling along with a laser tag arena and arcade games. It also offers a full dining menu, party hosting and a full-service bar.