- 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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39 Cortland Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902
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Offering fields of grass and dirt, Stamford Dog Park in Courtland Park is a fenced canine recreation area with separate large and small dog fields. The park provides drinking water, benches, shaded areas and dog waste bags.
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2595 Noyack Road, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
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Spanning 187 acres, the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a variety of diverse habitats, including forest, beach, lagoon, fields, and salt marsh. Visitors can see a vast array of wildlife, including birds, painted turtles, and white tailed deer.
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A small brewery and bar, Blistered Fists Brewery makes a variety of ales and stouts. Characterized by a certain punk sensibility, they bill themselves as a place where 'a man can drink a man's beer'.
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A not-for-profit educational facility, the Sweetbriar Nature Center offers a wide variety of educational programs for kids and adults. The center also focuses on preserving and rehabilitating local wildlife, and sponsors frequent educational programs.
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AMF Smithtown Lanes is a bowling alley with 36 lanes. Along with traditional bowling, the alley features a snack shop, a cocktail lounge, flat screen TVs, and an arcade.
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Somewhere between an Irish pub and a high energy dance club, Napper Tandy's serves a full menu of pub favorites, and features a full bar. The pub also hosts live music.
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Pleasure Beach is a small strip of soft powdery sand along the Long Island Sound. The beach is favored for relaxation and enjoying the sights and sun and offers swimming, premier bird watching and beautiful scenery.
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Featuring 32 synthetic lanes, Carmel Bowl offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides a pro shop and private event hosting along with arcade and redemption games.
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Located in Stamford, Connecticut, the Avon Theatre Film Center shows indie, arthouse and vintage films that are not screened at larger commercial chains. This cinema is also a popular destination for foreign film fans.
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Children can enjoy ranger-led outdoor adventures or a hike for the entire family at Caleb State Park in Smithtown, New York. Many trails are set to a beautiful natural scenery, open for running, walking, and biking.