- The list below includes 299 free or cheap things to do in or near Simsbury, Connecticut, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Parks and Hiking Trails.
- From Pinchot Sycamore Tree Park to Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Simsbury and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and South Windsor.
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The Gengras Planetarium has been situated in the local community for over 40 years and serves as the largest digital planetarium in the state. The site is an immersive full dome planetarium that provides CGI shows about space.
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The Children's Museum of Connecticut
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950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 06119
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West Hartford, Connecticut is home to The Children's Museum of Connecticut. Its exhibits get kids excited about dinosaurs, marine life, outer space, modern wildlife, physics and other subjects. The museum also contains a planetarium.
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Blue Back Square, 42 S Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107
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A five-screen cinema multiplex affiliated with the Bow Tie Cinema chain, Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas screens contemporary films in a retro-themed atmosphere. It offers a variety of refreshments, including several varieties of coffee and baked goods.
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The Children's Museum is a museum that offers hands on experiences that are focused on nature and science. The museum features a live wildlife sanctuary, a digital science dome planetarium, and interactive labs.
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94 Brickyard Road, Farmington, CT 06032
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A family health and fitness club, Farmington Farms Tennis & Athletic offers a variety of activities and amenities. The club offers swimming, tennis, aerobics, and an array of fitness classes.
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Connecticut Children's Museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 6119
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The Conny the Whale Statue is a life sized statue in the likeness of a sperm whale that was built in 1976. The hollow whale can be walked through and water sprays from the blowhole every hour.
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Kids Club-Farmington Farms is nursery school and summer camp run by Farmington Farms tennis and athletic club. The school uses a thematic approach to learning aiming to help children develop physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
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55 Buena Vista Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
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The Cornerstone Aquatics Center is a recreational facility that hosts swimming lessons, group fitness classes, and splash parties. The facility features a lap pool, a multi-purpose pool, and a hydrotherapy pool.
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Winding Trails is a ski center dedicated to providing year round recreational and educational activities. The center features several cross country skiing trails and offers skiing lessons. Winding Trails also hosts educational camps and programs.
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Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society, is dedicated to preserving the state history from the early 1500's through today. Exhibits include hands-on activities for children, a working WWII assembly line, and thousands of artifacts and memorabilia.