- The list below includes 392 free or cheap things to do in or near Middletown, Connecticut, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Karaoke Bar, Movie Theaters and Restaurants.
- From Wadsworth National Park to Wesleyan University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Middletown and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Hartford, West Hartford and Hamden.
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Featuring a 1.25-mile hiking trail, Talcott Mountain State Park boasts a beautiful observation tower that is open to tourists throughout the week. Visitors should plant to spend roughly 40 minutes on the trail before reaching the tower.
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Soundview Beach is a public beach that is a popular destination for both tourists and locals. The beach is also adjacent to a number of businesses, including restaurants, bars, and doughnut shops.
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As a dog friendly park, visitors can bring their dogs along for a hike through the trails of Young's Pond. Visitors can explore the surrounding woods, which has remnants of old structures to see.
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The Naugatuck Historical Society is housed in the old Naugatuck Railroad Station. The society is host to a museum and community meeting space for historical events highlighting the Naugatuck area. Historical talks of interest and exhibited collections change frequently.
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Hamden's West Rock Ridge State Park is free to visit. Its visitor center includes composting toilets. The park features several exclusive hiking trails, and multiple trails for mountain bikers and guests on horseback.
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Situated on 44.6 acres, Foote Family Memorial Park provides a river view as well as facilities for baseball, soccer and tennis. The park also has walking paths, playgrounds, a pavilion, restroom facilities and open grass areas surrounded by trees.
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At Willow Rock Gallery, visitors can purchase a variety of artwork from local artists, from jewelry, to paintings, to pottery. The gallery is run by a local artist who curates the work of regional artists.
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A popular spot for swimming and fishing in a natural surrounding, Uncas Pond is stocked with trout by the Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife Department. The pond is also a good spot for flatwater paddling and canoeing.
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At Marshview Marina Llc, visitors can dock their boats and receive hauling, electrical maintenance, and other services. The marina hosts FishNut Charters, which specializes in offshore fishing for tuna and swordfish.
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Oliver Ellsworth Homestead is a museum and educational platform where historic preservation, artifact conservation and archival materials are studied and interpreted. The museum offers special tours and events and educates the public of the historic importance of the Ellsworth family.