Free & Cheap Things to Do in New Haven, CT

  • The list below includes 257 free or cheap things to do in or near New Haven, Connecticut, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Music Venue, Libraries and National & State Parks.
  • From Yale University to Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Haven and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hamden, Milford, Fairfield and Stratford.
  • The list below includes 257 free or cheap things to do in or near New Haven, Connecticut, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Music Venue, Libraries and National & State Parks.
  • From Yale University to Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Haven and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hamden, Milford, Fairfield and Stratford.
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Fishing 11 Deer Run, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
The Captain's Fishing Adventures & River Tours is a tour company that offers personalized excursions of the Connecticut River and fishing tours in Long Island South. The company offers group and private tours.
27.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Gold Panning 1353 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 MoreLess Info
The Lucky 33 Gemstone Flume Mine is a historic and educational place where visitors can pan for gold or mine for gems using the flume system. Visitors keep all the gold or gems they find.
27.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 5 Mountainville Road, Danbury, CT 6810 MoreLess Info
Built in 1780, the Charles Ives Birthplace Museum is a historic wooden home located in Danbury. Located on seven acres of land, the home stands to preserve the history of the Ives' family and the city's history.
27.4 Miles
92% 13 votes
Restaurants Essex, CT MoreLess Info
One of the most popular dining options in Essex, Connecticut is Olive Oyl's, a gourmet takeaway restaurant featuring salads, wraps, soups, pasta and other delicious foods made from locally-sourced ingredients.
27.4 Miles
40% 5 votes
Laser Tag 56 Costello Road Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111 MoreLess Info
Fun Squared is a family amusement center with a wide array of games and attractions. It offers bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and karaoke, as well as a restaurant and cocktail lounge.
27.4 Miles
33% 3 votes
Bowling Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111 MoreLess Info
T-Bowl Duckpin Lanes/Bowlg Alleys is a family fun center that offers a variety of amenities. In addition to the largest duckpin bowling facilities in the country, it offers laser tag and an array of video games.
27.5 Miles
100% 21 votes
History Museums 43 Main Street, Danbury, CT MoreLess Info
Connecticut's Danbury Museum & Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of the region's history and culture. The Society offers internships and maintains a gift shop on the museum grounds.
27.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 264 Town Street, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
Celebrating life in lower Connecticut, East Haddam Historical Society Museum offers several exhibits that feature photographs and artifacts from local businesses, residents and families. It further includes a gift shop where memorabilia and souvenirs can be purchased.
27.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Ingham Hill Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 MoreLess Info
Great Cedar Conservation Area is 320 acre swamp that features a variety of hiking trails that go for several miles. The area wraps around the Hay House property, which features a house made entirely of hay bales.
27.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 43 Main Street, Danbury, CT 6810 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view a variety of historical sites, artifacts, and exhibits related to the history of Danbury at Danbury Scott-Fanton Museum & Historical Socty Inc. The museum offers guided tours through the preserved historic buildings like the Marian Anderson Studio.
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