- The list below includes 268 free or cheap things to do in or near New Hartford, Connecticut, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Recreation Centers, Paddleboarding and Tubing.
- From Farmington River Tubing to Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, South Windsor and Simsbury.
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Separate areas for both small and large dogs are available at the Paw Meadow Dog Park. Both of the areas are fenced-in so that dogs cannot run away when off their leashes, and there are benches for owners who want to relax.
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Farmington Valley Arts Center
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Offering individual studios to local artists, Farmington Valley Arts Center is a non-profit organization with a gallery containing sculpture and paintings. The center also provides art education to kids with a yearly summer camp.
8.6 Miles
Filled with sports fields, Memorial Park offers six fields for visitors to participate in recreational baseball or watch Little League games. The park also has a skate park, pool, and snack bar.
8.7 Miles
Situated on 9.4 acres, Sperry Park is a sports complex located between Farmington River and Nod Brook. The park provides three baseball and softball fields, a multipurpose athletic field, picnic tables, a concession stand and bleacher seating.
8.9 Miles
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.
8.9 Miles
Formerly a schoolhouse in the 19th century, this restored building now hosts artifacts that offer visitors a picture of 1830's life. The Living Museum's items include maps, farm and household items, clothes, and photographs.
8.9 Miles
Owned for almost 200 years over 5 generations of the Phelps family, the Phelps Tavern Museum contains artifacts from the once tavern and is made of architecture reflecting the 18th century in which it was built.
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Owned and operated by Carmike Cinemas, Cinerom is a local movie theater showing the latest film releases to its guests. Amenities at the theater include theater rentals and a number of concession options.
8.9 Miles
Founded in 1911, the Simsbury Historical Society is a non-profit organization that oversees modern buildings, artifact collections, and manuscript assemblages. The society owns 16 buildings including the Phelps Tavern and the Hendrick Cottage.
8.9 Miles
With several historical buildings to visit, Avon Historical Society Museum offers schoolhouses, farm houses, and history rooms for visitors to explore. The museum also hosts Civil War recreation events, such as a medical program and volunteer infantry.