Free & Cheap Things to Do in Shelton, CT

  • 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.
  • 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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History Museums 31 Kent Cornwall Road, Kent, CT 6757 MoreLess Info
In dedication of the artist, author, illustrator, and collector, the Eric Sloane Museum & Kent Iron Furnace features Sloane’s collection of hand tools and a replica of his studio. The granite blast Kent Iron Furnace resides on the museum property.
35.0 Miles
47% 15 votes
Bowling 96 Main Road, Riverhead, NY 11901 MoreLess Info
A bowling alley and indoor entertainment facility, The All Star features open bowling, league play, and tournaments. The facility also has pool tables, and an arcade with a variety of video games.
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Fishing 11 Deer Run, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
The Captain's Fishing Adventures & River Tours is a tour company that offers personalized excursions of the Connecticut River and fishing tours in Long Island South. The company offers group and private tours.
35.1 Miles
88% 43 votes
Movie Theaters 39 Front St, Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
Not your typical movie going experience, the Spotlight Theatres Front Street Stadium 4, features comfortable stadium seating and the latest first run movies. Setting this venue apart is the on-site Bistro allowing you to eat a meal while watching the film.
35.2 Miles
41% 17 votes
Visitor Centers Cooperstown, NY MoreLess Info
The Indian Burial Mound is a fenced off burial site encompassing the final resting place of an Iroquois tribe. A tablet can be found lying on the tomb containing a relevant poem by Rev. W.W. Lord.
35.2 Miles
97% 38 votes
Cemeteries 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114 MoreLess Info
Established in 1864, Cedar Hill Cemetery, is the final resting place of many famous Americans. Visitors that tour the grounds are captivated by the tranquility of the 270-acres of gardens, wetlands, and woodlands.
35.2 Miles
88% 8 votes
Libraries 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06415 MoreLess Info
The Wethersfield Library is a public library that has books, DVDs, and CDs available to check out. The library also features a newsletter, a children's daycare, educational classes, and special events for children and adults.
35.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks New Highway, Commack, NY 11725 MoreLess Info
Open year round, Hoyt Farm Park has standard recreational features like baseball fields, horse shoe pits, children's playground equipment, and picnic areas. The site also features a museum, nature center, and even a water playground during the summer months.
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50% 2 votes
Specialty Museums Railroad Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901 MoreLess Info
The Railroad Museum of Long Island is a historic museum that displays artifacts such as the '#200', which is the world's first aluminum double decker passenger car. The museum has a visitor's center and a gift shop.
35.4 Miles
96% 538 votes
Castles 67 River Rd., East Haddam, CT MoreLess Info
Take a trip back in time on a tour of Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam, Connecticut. Tours are available in the spring and summer. Large groups must schedule tours in advance.
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