- The list below includes 321 free or cheap things to do in or near New Britain, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Museum, Trampoline Parks and History Museums.
- From Walnut Hill Park to George L Chelsey Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Britain and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Hamden and South Windsor.
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Spanning 300 acres, Machimoodus State Park is composed of woodlands, rivers, cove waterfronts, and scenic hiking trails. Picnic areas and pit toilets are available, and birdwatching, fishing, and horseback riding are permitted.
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A 20-lane bowling facility, Sky Top Lanes offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides arcade games, a snack bar, private event and party hosting, a lounge and a pro shop.
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The Litchfield First Congregational Church is a Christian church that operates a wide variety of outreach and mission programs. The church welcomes visitors, and even maintains a gift shop on the premises.
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Focusing on educating young children, the KidsPlay Children's Museum strives to make learning fun. The museum teaches through multi-sensory, hands-on exhibits that allow children to become fully immersed in the educational experience.
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Artwell provides gallery space to exhibit contemporary works by both professional and amateur artists. They offer instruction in traditional visual art forms and emerging and technology-based visual art forms and also provide educational lectures on the visual arts.
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The whimsically-named Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, Connecticut takes its name from its characteristic hill formations. The park is free to visit, but guests who wish to use the parking lot must pay a small fee throughout most of the year.
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A popular spot for fishing in Colchester, Day Pond State Park is both peaceful and serene. Park goers can enjoy an array of fun activities including swimming and hiking along the trail.
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The Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum features glass, painting, and ceramic collections for visitors to view. The location, which contains a 1930s-style kitchen, offers guided tours that provide information on the history of the building and its former tenants.
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The Torrington Historical Society is devoted to preserving and raising awareness of local history and culture. One of the society's chief activities is maintaining the Hotchkiss-Fyler estate, the birthplace of John Brown.