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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39.3 Miles
85% 48 votes
Movie Theaters 99 redstone road, Manchester, CT 6040 MoreLess Info
Offering the latest in movie releases, Rave Cinemas features stadium seating with a theater bar, full-service restaurant and arcade for added enjoyment. There is also an IMAX auditorium dedicated to 2D and 3D films.
39.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Fishing 15 1st Street, Waterford, CT 06385 MoreLess Info
As a family run operation, Sunbeam Fleet takes visitors on small group excursions on a party boat. Each trip targets a specific fish; either sea bass, porgy, bottom fish, or black fish.
39.3 Miles
53% 53 votes
Movie Theaters 99 Redstone Road, Manchester, CT 06042 MoreLess Info
An 18-screen movie theater, Buckland Hills 18 + IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a full bar, a restaurant, a party room and reserved seats.
39.4 Miles
79% 14 votes
Beaches Off Bay Street near Hempstead Street, Sag Harbor, NY MoreLess Info
Open throughout the year, Havens Beach provides access to the eastern portion of Lake Ontario. Guests can enjoy sandy beaches, shoreline bluffs, adjoining woodlands, three separate campgrounds, and even winter activities.
39.4 Miles
87% 70 votes
Bridges Route 7, Kent, CT MoreLess Info
Hikers love Bull's Bridge in Kent, Connecticut. This rustic covered bridge crosses the Connecticut River and is part of several hiking trails, including the monumental Appalachian Trail and several shorter, easier paths.
39.4 Miles
92% 38 votes
Cemeteries Smith Point County Park, William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, NY MoreLess Info
Dedicated in honor of TWA Flight 800 that went down off the coast of Fire Island in 1996, is the TWA Flight 800 International Memorial. The memorial is a place for reflection and remembrance of the tragic event.
39.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 6 Tods Driftway, Greenwich, CT 06870 MoreLess Info
Offering sweeping views of the ocean, Greenwich Point Park is popular with locals and tourists for its mix of beach, forest and lake The beachside park offers swimming, boating, hiking trails and picnic areas.
39.4 Miles
- 1 votes
Playgrounds Main St & Jermain Avenue, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 MoreLess Info
Mashashimuet Park is a park that has large grass fields for outdoor activities such as soccer and baseball. In addition to these areas, they have a playground, chess tables, picnic tables, tennis courts, and basketball courts.
39.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Paddleboarding 150 Madison Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 MoreLess Info
A stand up paddle board instruction center, Paddling With Claudia offers lessons for boarders of all experience levels. Instruction focuses on safety and fun, and is suitable for adults and for kids.
39.5 Miles
80% 61 votes
Parks William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, NY MoreLess Info
One of the largest oceanfront parks on Fire Island is Smith Point County Park. The park offers saltwater fishing, swimming, camping, scuba diving and food concessions.
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