- The list below includes 276 free or cheap things to do in or near Manchester, Connecticut, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
- From Wickham Park to Case Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manchester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and Simsbury.
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Meriden Linear Trails is a developing network of linear trails that will connect all parts of the local community through multi-purpose walking and hiking trails. The aim is to provide safe means of non-motorized, recreational transportation around the community.
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Founded in 1907, Gallery 53 is a visual arts facility that is dedicated to cultural enrichment through programs, exhibits, lectures, and workshops. The gallery has a gift shop that has items made by local artists.
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One of Connecticut's most unusual parks is Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam. The park takes its name from its central waterfall, which is riddled with holes that, according to local legend, stretch down into Hell.
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85 North Main Street, Southington, CT 6489
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Professional tours of how 20th century millionaires lived are at the Barnes Museum. Come for a view of the historic home, collections, garden, or community events that are hosted.
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The Southington Community YMCA is dedicated to the health and well-being of the entire family. The facility offers 15,000 square feet of fitness space, an indoor heated pool and health and sports programs for youth and adults.
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The Barnes Harry C Memorial Nature Center is a 68 acre nature center dedicated to providing an open area for the public to learn of the importance of the natural world. The center offers several educational exhibits and hiking trails.
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1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield, MA 01105
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Springfield is known to be the birthplace of basketball and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame preserves the sport's history presentng it in the form of interactive exhibits, skill contests, shooting challenges and more, to the public.
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Situated on 852 acres, Robinson State Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities for its visitors. Hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, trail running and swimming are all featured activities. Beavers, bears, and fisher cats are some of the park's residents.
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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.
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1000 W Columbus Avenue, Springfield, MA 01105
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A collection of memorabilia from some of the greatest athletes of all time, The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame documents sport history. Guests can see pictures of some of their favorite athletes when they were just starting out.