- The list below includes 253 free or cheap things to do in or near Vernon, Connecticut, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, History Museums, Movie Theaters and Art Gallery.
- From Northwest Park to Foster Family Farm, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Vernon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and Simsbury.
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Situated on 852 acres, Robinson State Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities for its visitors. Hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, trail running and swimming are all featured activities. Beavers, bears, and fisher cats are some of the park's residents.
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220 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103
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The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is a collection of bronze Doctor Seuss related sculptures created by Sculptor Lark Grey Dimond-Cates. Among the various sculptures are Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat, Horton Court, and The Storyteller.
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220 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103
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Holding the largest Chinese cloisonne collection in the western world, the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum is mostly Victorian in style. Most of the collection are decorative arts and painting pieces that were gathered by G.W.V. Smith and his wife Belle.
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1500 Main St., Springfield, MA 01115
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Pan African Historical Museum U.S.A showcases a variety of museum exhibits. Patrons can view artifacts including a slave sales receipt, authentic photos, letters and other items. The PAHMUSA also displays murals and other African American artwork and sculptures.
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Springfield Science Museum, initially known as the Springfield Ethnological and Natural History Museum, houses a range of natural and physical science exhibits coupled with scientific and astronomical displays. The oldest American-built planetarium is also a part of the museum.
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One Armory Square, Springfield, MA 01105
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Springfield Armory National Historic Site initially operated as a major manufacturer of weapons till 1968 and was later converted into a historic site which features the largest collection of antique American firearms in the world.
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Part of Adams Park, Adams Playground is a small area with swings, slides, a play structure and a spray pad. The park area has a full basketball court, benches under shade trees and open, grass fields for playing.
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Mad Murphys Cafe is a bar and restaurant that serves traditional pub food and Irish fare and has pool tables, flat screen TVs and two patios. They also have karaoke, open mic nights, DJ nights and other live music.
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161 Cross Street, Middletown, CT 6457
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The Freeman Athletic Center - Wesleyan University is an athletic center featuring the 60,000-square-foot Bacon Fieldhouse, a 1,200-seat gymnasium, and a 7,500-square-foot fitness center. The athletic center is host to a variety of sporting events.
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Farmington Ave & Walnut Street, Farmington, CT 6085
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The Yodkins-Morin Memorial Park was named for two heroes who tried to save lives during a flood in 1955. The park is a pleasant green area to visit by the nearby flowing river.