Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hartford, CT

  • The list below includes 314 free or cheap things to do in or near Hartford, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Parks.
  • From Elizabeth Park to Bushnell Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Hartford, Springfield, Simsbury and South Windsor.
  • The list below includes 314 free or cheap things to do in or near Hartford, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Parks.
  • From Elizabeth Park to Bushnell Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Hartford, Springfield, Simsbury and South Windsor.
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Specialty Museums 30 Hood Ter, West Haven, CT 6516 MoreLess Info
West Haven Veterans Museum & Learning Center collects and preserves artifacts that reflect how soldiers lived and survived during conflict. The collection includes weaponry, uniforms, and equipment used to support the troops from the American Revolution to the present.
37.0 Miles
70% 74 votes
Historic Sites 2 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven, CT 06512 MoreLess Info
For the finest views of New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound, plan your visit to the Carousel at Lighthouse Point Park today. The carousel was built in 1916 and features 72 figurines on a 60-foot platform, making it one of the largest still in operation.
37.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Cooking Classes 44 Upland Rd, The Henderson Cultural Center, New Milford, CT MoreLess Info
The Silo Cooking School at Hunt Hill Farm is a professional cooking school that consists of a museum, a gallery, a cultural center, and a land preserve. The school teaches classes on gourmet cooking techniques and also has kids classes.
37.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Beaches 29 Plum Bank Road, Old Saybrook, CT 6475 MoreLess Info
Visitors can spend a day at the beach relaxing or skimboarding at Harvey Beach. The beach has a patch of eel grass with a variety of birds in it. There are several lifeguards on duty during the day.
37.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 190 Kelsey Avenue, West Haven, CT 6516 MoreLess Info
Painter Park is a recreational park that features a playground that includes a wooden castle, slides, swings, hiding places, and an area for small children. The park also has pavilions available for picnicking.
37.2 Miles
70% 23 votes
National & State Parks 2 Lighthouse Point Road, New Haven, CT 06512 MoreLess Info
Lighthouse Point Park is a community park and historic site that features a wide expanse of beach. The park has picnic and barbecue areas, a carousel, a rock pier, and pavilions that are available for rental.
37.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 197 Leadmine Road, Sturbridge, MA 1518 MoreLess Info
Consisting of 84 acres of land, Heins Farm Conservation Area Trail System has three trails for visitors to hike on. The trails lead visitors through the surrounding grassland. In total, the trails are about 5 miles long.
37.3 Miles
91% 23 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas River Road, Southbury, CT MoreLess Info
A natural, wildlife area for birdwatching, the Shepaug Eagle Observation Area is an informative shelter to view eagles, birds, the dam, and walk the trails. Visitors must make reservations in advance, as the attraction is only open during specific seasons.
37.3 Miles
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Parks 799 Howe Avenue, Shelton, CT 6484 MoreLess Info
Riverview Park is a scenic facility with a playground, baseball fields, and basketball court. The park is also the site of a 1950 War Memorial building with markers of the names of Shelton soldiers lining the walkway.
37.4 Miles
66% 35 votes
National & State Parks Howe Ave, Shelton, CT MoreLess Info
Known for its sandy riverside beach and rocky hiking trails, Indian Well State Park is enjoyed by guests of all ages. The park offers boat access and swimming as well as field sports, river fishing and picnicking.
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