Free & Cheap Things to Do in Storrs, CT

  • The list below includes 142 free or cheap things to do in or near Storrs, Connecticut, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, Specialty Museums, Parks and History Museums.
  • From The Adventure Park at Storrs to Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Storrs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, South Windsor, Manchester and Wethersfield.
  • The list below includes 142 free or cheap things to do in or near Storrs, Connecticut, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Museum, Specialty Museums, Parks and History Museums.
  • From The Adventure Park at Storrs to Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Storrs and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, South Windsor, Manchester and Wethersfield.
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37.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 139-499 Flat Rock Pl, Westbrook, CT 6498 MoreLess Info
A small local art gallery that features primarily works by local artists, the Valentine H Zahn Community Gallery rotates exhibits on a regular basis. The gallery hosts a variety of receptions and special events, as well.
37.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Bowling 248 Mill Street, Worcester, MA 01602 MoreLess Info
The Colonial Bowling Center is a trip back in time with it's retro styling and manual score keeping. This is a candlepin alley in true New England tradition. There is no snack bar, but there are vending machines available.
37.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Lake Arnald Road, Coventry, RI 2816 MoreLess Info
A 226 acre reservoir, Tiogue Lake offers several boat ramps for putting in kayaks, canoes, or larger craft. The lake is also stocked multiple times each spring season with trout.
37.2 Miles
97% 72 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 125 Reservation Rd., Holyoke, MA 01040 MoreLess Info
Holyoke's Mount Tom State Reservation is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Its boasts more than 20 miles of trails and is adjacent to Lake Bray, a popular fishing spot. The Mount Tom State Reservation is also popular with cross-country skiers.
37.2 Miles
80% 35 votes
Children's Museums 1 Pleasant Street, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
The Imagine Nation Children's Museum features a variety of interpretive exhibitions and role-playing activities for young guests to enjoy, including the chance to play as an anchor on ESPN's SportsCenter. The museum also hosts events during the year.
37.2 Miles
69% 16 votes
Historic Homes 50 Taft Street, Coventry, RI 02816 MoreLess Info
Originally known as Spell Hall, Nathanael Greene Homestead, was the home of the Revolutionary War General. Built in 1770, visitors to the site can enjoy a tour of the home and grounds and explore the historical artifacts and exhibits.
37.2 Miles
44% 9 votes
Children's Museums 1 Pleasant Street, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
Imagine Nation is a museum and learning center geared especially to kids between the ages of 2 and 8. It features a variety of hands-on exhibits and educational play stations.
37.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 8-14 Northwest Street, Stonington, CT 6378 MoreLess Info
Located along Stonington Harbor, Stonington Village Playground is a small community playground with a wooded play structure, slides, swings and other play equipment. The park has a paved perimeter walking path, a gazebo and picnic tables.
37.2 Miles
100% 6 votes
Hiking Trails 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI 02917 MoreLess Info
Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge is run and maintained by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island.  Three trails provide up to 1 1/2 hours of naturally beautiful hikes and a bird feeding station is also available to visit.  
37.2 Miles
60% 5 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI 02917 MoreLess Info
Audubon Society of Rhode Island has a gift shop, educational resource center and bird feeding station and is headquartered on a 120-acre wildlife refuge. Visitors can hike the trails and enjoy watching birds and other animals.
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