Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hamden, CT

  • 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.
  • 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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History Museums 200 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 6109 MoreLess Info
A central location for the Wethersfield Historical Society, the Keeney Memorial Culture Center is a historic building that has been an elementary school and a high school over its history. Now, the building has gallery spaces, classrooms, and rental spaces.
26.1 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 249 Broad Street, Wethersfield, CT 6109 MoreLess Info
The historic Buttolph-Williams House is a 2-½ story timber frame structure that features a large central chimney and a side-gable roof. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
26.2 Miles
100% 63 votes
Maze 19B Andover Drive, West Hartford, CT 06110 MoreLess Info
Adventure Rooms offers a distinctive team problem-solving experience, as teams work together to figure out how to escape a room by solving clues, working puzzles, and thinking outside the box. The facility hosts parties and corporate events.
26.2 Miles
50% 6 votes
Swimming Pool 55 Buena Vista Road, West Hartford, CT 06107 MoreLess Info
The Cornerstone Aquatics Center is a recreational facility that hosts swimming lessons, group fitness classes, and splash parties. The facility features a lap pool, a multi-purpose pool, and a hydrotherapy pool.
26.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 329 Garden Street, Wethersfield, CT 6109 MoreLess Info
A public park that offers an array of amenities, Mikey's Place is named in honor of Michael James Daversa, who died in 1998 at age 2. Visitors can enjoy a large playground and a relaxing space for recreation.
26.3 Miles
100% 12 votes
Libraries 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426 MoreLess Info
Essex Library Association offers books in multimedia formats for its visitors. The library has a service where visitors can book a private session with a librarian to help them locate a book or provide technical advice.
26.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Beaches 1401 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield, CT 6824 MoreLess Info
Sasco Hill beach is a beautiful beach offering privacy and a quiet atmosphere as well as many amenities such as picnicking, kayaking, sailing and birdwatching. The beach also features BBQ grills, an adjacent golf course and views of the harbor.
26.4 Miles
89% 27 votes
Historic Homes 227 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 6106 MoreLess Info
The former home of American educational pioneer Noah Webster, the Noah Webster House is a testament to early education in the fledgling nation. It is an essential attraction for history buffs and school groups.
26.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Historic Homes 20 West Ave, Essex, CT MoreLess Info
Built in the 1700s, Pratt House is the former farm house of one of the early settlers of the city. The house contains authentic furniture and decor from the Pilgrim to the Colonial eras.
26.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Observation Decks 182 Bayberry Ln, Westport, CT 6880 MoreLess Info
Situated at the highest point in Westport, the Rolnick Observatory is an observatory dome that sits on the top of an old NIKE radio tower. The site houses a Newtonian reflector.
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