- The list below includes 201 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Massachusetts, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Art Museum, Specialty Museums and Gardens.
- From Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden to Forest Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Amherst, Holyoke and West Hartford.
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The Adventure Park at Storrs is an aerial adventure course. High above the ground, bridges of cable, wood, rope, and zip lines connect small platforms built around the trees. Adventure seekers climb along these aerial trails of varying difficulty.
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Hartford's Elizabeth Park is a free park with luxurious formal gardens maintained by volunteers. Parking is also free. Elizabeth Park is open to leashed dogs, and owners must clean up after pets.
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A loop trail through the wilderness, Tantiusques is a moderate hiking challenge that stretches about one and a half miles. The trail leads past an old lead mine that was originally used by Native Americans, and subsequently by European settlers.
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Located within a historic 1876 building, the Charter Oak Cultural Center is a facility that offers a number of educational services for members of the local community. Performing arts shows, literacy-based classes, and after school programs are among these services.
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Showing the most recent films, Hoyts Simsbury Commons 8 has movies for all ages. Along with 3D digital projection, the theater is equipped with eight screens and concessions featuring a variety of refreshments.
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37 Greenwoods Road, New Hartford, CT 06057
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Autumn Light Studio & Gallery offers a full service stained glass studio. They specialize in custom design stained glass, stained glass restoration and repair as well as stained glass and supplies. Autumn Light also offers unique pieces from local artists.
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247 S Main St, Manchester, CT 6040
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Created to inspire the creative minds of youth, the Lutz Children's Museum offers special programs and exhibits geared towards younger children. The museums exhibits include a hands on farming experience, a 1940's main street, live animal habitat and more.
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Connecticut's Bushnell Park is the oldest public park in the United States. It is a popular spot to sit and relax and has a separate children's play area. Dogs and cyclists are also welcome.
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Home to sports fields and courts, Charter Oak Park can be used for baseball, softball, racquetball, tennis, basketball and soccer. The park also provides a playground, restroom facilities and a trail suitable for walking and biking.
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Manchester, Connecticut's Case Mountain reaches a peak elevation of 774 feet and has a flat, stable summit overlooking the state capitol. The mountain is peppered with immaculate trails for hiking, cycling, jogging and dog walking. Pets are welcome but must remain leashed.