- The list below includes 278 free or cheap things to do in or near Shelton, Connecticut, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Parks, Family Fun Center and Dog Park.
- From Indian Well State Park to Constitution Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shelton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Norwalk, Hamden and Milford.
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Featuring full digital projection and sound, Crown Sono Regent is a local movie theater showing the latest Hollywood released films to its guests. Other theater amenities include concessions options, assisted listening devices, and theater rentals.
22.7 Miles
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132 Water Street, Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk's Sheffield Island Lighthouse & Nature Trail is preserved and managed by the Sheffield Seaport Association. The lighthouse, which closed in 1902, is available for advance tours and must be accessed via boat.
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Built on the site of a vintage railroad switching station, the SoNo Switch Tower Museum is located in Norwalk, Connecticut. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits. Admission and parking are free, but donations are cheerfully received.
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85 North Main Street, Southington, CT 6489
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Professional tours of how 20th century millionaires lived are at the Barnes Museum. Come for a view of the historic home, collections, garden, or community events that are hosted.
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The Southington Community YMCA is dedicated to the health and well-being of the entire family. The facility offers 15,000 square feet of fitness space, an indoor heated pool and health and sports programs for youth and adults.
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Get back to nature with a visit to the serene and spacious Harrybrooke Park. Choose from a number of activities, including walking, bicycling, jogging and picnicking. Fishing is also available.
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Starbuck Equestrian is an equestrian center that offers a variety of horseback riding lessons for people of all ages and abilities. The farm has four green turnouts, two sand turnouts, and two outdoor riding rings.
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Only one hour from New York City, Stepping Stone Farm has four all-weather riding arenas, heated indoor riding rings, two outdoor riding rings, large stalls, indoor and outside wash stalls, large turnout paddocks and accommodations for horse and rider.
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CT Sports Arena is a massive multipurpose sporting and recreation facility. It offers leagues for several sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, dodgeball and lacrosse, and has youth summer camps and after school programs.
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120 Old Town Park Road, New Milford, CT 06776
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Offering a selection of pontoon boat and water ski rentals, Gerard's Waters Edge Marina provides visitors direct access to Candlewood Lake. Visitors can also peruse its store for boating accessories.