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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46.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Historic Districts Prospect Street, Willimantic, CT MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Prospect Hill Historic District is a district that encompasses 40-blocks of residential neighborhoods. The district has a total of 993 contributing buildings.
46.5 Miles
93% 14 votes
Children's Museums 325 Cornwall Bridge Rd., Sharon, CT MoreLess Info
Nestled in Sharon, Connecticut, the Sharon Audubon Center is a nature preserve and interpretive center staffed by naturalists. It is particularly important as a sanctuary for birds of prey. The Center sits on roughly 1,100 acres of wooded land.
46.5 Miles
92% 13 votes
History Museums 348 Washington St., Norwich, CT 6360 MoreLess Info
Experience life in the 1800's at the Leffingwell House Museum. With several pioneer buildings open for tour, the museum provides a look at historical architecture, furnishings and other memorabilia such as military artifacts.
46.6 Miles
75% 4 votes
Arts Centers 60 Broadway, Norwich, CT MoreLess Info
Formed in 1987, the Norwich Arts Center is an art center dedicated to inspire and provide the community with affordable music, arts and education in the greater Norwich region. The gallery hosts several live performances, special events, and art exhibitions.
46.6 Miles
100% 42 votes
History Museums 108 Crescent Street, Norwich, CT 06360 MoreLess Info
At the Slater Memorial Museum, visitors can find both fine and decorate art from the Western Hemisphere, Asia, Europe, and Africa. The location features both temporary exhibitions and permanent collections.
46.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Beaches Two Mile Hollow Road, East Hampton, NY 11937 MoreLess Info
Two Mile Hollow Beach is a community-managed beach open throughout the summer months to the public. The beach is patrolled by a lifeguard for safety, and a public restroom nearby is also maintained by the local parks department.
46.9 Miles
40% 5 votes
Bowling 430 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, NY 11704 MoreLess Info
AMF Babylon Lanes offers traditional bowling on 56 lanes. AMF also provides a game room with a game of pool and over 10 arcade-style and crane redemption games. They also serve food and have a bar area.
46.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches Beach Drive, West Islip, NY 11795 MoreLess Info
The West Islip Beach & Marina overlooks the Great South Bay. The white sand beach is adjacent to a docking area for the boats of local residents as well as a waterfront restaurant.
47.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Playgrounds Long Hill Rd near route 117, Groton, CT 06340 MoreLess Info
The Tricentennial Legacy Playground is a local playground offering numerous amenities and facilities for guests to enjoy. A large play structure, a walking trail around the outside of the park, and accessible bathrooms are among the amenities available.
47.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 694 Meridian Street Extension, Groton, CT 6340 MoreLess Info
Consisting of a large, multipurpose field, Poquonnock Plains Park is the site of recreational activities like flag football and soccer. The playground has a multiple seat teeter totter and a swing set.
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