- 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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A not-for-profit educational facility, the Sweetbriar Nature Center offers a wide variety of educational programs for kids and adults. The center also focuses on preserving and rehabilitating local wildlife, and sponsors frequent educational programs.
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A National Historic Landmark, the Connecticut State Capitol, offers visitors an opportunity to experience history and politics up close and personal. Visitors can take self-guided tours including the Hall of Flags, and historical displays of famous residents.
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231 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
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Connecticut State Library and State Archives are a history buff's dream destination. Featuring extensive documentation and archival material from the Revolutionary War and early life in New England, visit and you may lose yourself in time.
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A small brewery and bar, Blistered Fists Brewery makes a variety of ales and stouts. Characterized by a certain punk sensibility, they bill themselves as a place where 'a man can drink a man's beer'.
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Visitors to Addison Park can choose from a number of available recreational activities, including outdoor basketball courts, softball fields, soccer and lacrosse fields. Also offered are picnic areas and an outdoor swimming pool.
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Dedicated to environmental preservation, education and appreciation, Westmoor Park in West Hartford, Connecticut is a fantastic place for nature lovers of all ages. The park's main attraction is its farm, which is open daily.
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West Hartford's Miracle League Park is a branch of the larger Miracle League of Connecticut, a not for profit group dedicated to creating chances for kids to play sports regardless of physical or cognitive challenges.
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Located in Hartford, Connecticut, the Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum dedicated to collecting and preserving art from all countries and time periods, with a particular emphasis on American art. It was the first public art music in the United States.
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1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105
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Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society, is dedicated to preserving the state history from the early 1500's through today. Exhibits include hands-on activities for children, a working WWII assembly line, and thousands of artifacts and memorabilia.
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1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT
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Home to collections ranging from the 15th century today is the Saint Joseph College Art Museum. The museum features an array of paintings, sculptures and artifacts that educate on the culture and history of art throughout time.