- 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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New England Carousel Museum
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95 Riverside Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
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Families admire artistry and the history of entertainment at New England Carousel Museum. In addition to tours, the museum also offers kids carnivals and holds community art events for children.
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Guided individual tours of the Mather House Museum are held during opening hours which covers period furniture and paintings, vintage tools, model ships, and antique toys and dolls. The building is also the headquarters of the Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson.
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Lake Compounce Amusement Park, 217 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010
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The Haunted Graveyard is a haunted attraction that is a part of Lake Compounce Amusement Park. Visitors can experience a variety of scares and thrills including spiders, witches, catacombs, a cemetery, and the zombie forest.
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Rockwell Park is a recreational park that features a basketball court, a playground, a skate park, a volleyball court, a splash pad, and picnic areas. The park also offers hiking trails that can be used for running or walking.
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At Bristol Public Library, visitors can check out a wide variety of books or reserve a quiet study room. The library hosts weekly events like movie nights, concerts, and book readings.
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Bibliophiles must not miss an apportunity to visit RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, Connecticut. It is a large, independent store that sells new releases and local publications. It also sponsors book clubs and frequently hosts author lectures and book signings.
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Opened in 1901, the Scranton Library is a public library open to anyone wishing to check out books or use the library's many other services. These include computer access, community meetings, and book clubs, among many others.
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Providing a Dolby 7.1 Digital Surround Sound, digital projection movie-going experience, the Madison Art Cinemas offers film lovers the chance to enjoy first-run art and foreign films. The site is also used to host community events.
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721 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT 06457
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Offering views of two waterfalls, Wadsworth Falls State Park can be used for fishing and has a pond that can be used for swimming. The park features trails for hiking and biking as well as picnic and restroom facilities.
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In operation for 35 years, Wall Street Gallery provides custom framing services for a variety of art. Its services offer classic framing techniques, as well as more modern frames with unique shapes.