- 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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Clayground is a make-your-own pottery studio that is fun for all ages. The studio allows visitors to create their own pottery pieces, such as dishes, figurines or tiles, and paint them to become vibrant works of art.
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Home to a Revolutionary War fort, Fort Hale Park was named for Nathan Hale, a Continental Army soldier designated as Connecticut's state hero. The park offers a sandy beach, a fishing pier, picnic areas and walking paths.
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Maltby Lakes is a hiking and mountain biking area populated by woodlands and numerous lakes. Visitors will find several hiking trails and will notice a variety of wildlife native to the area.
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Offering plenty of exercise options for both dogs and owners, Southbury Dog Park features 14 acres of both wooded and open play space. The park offers a separate section for smaller dogs and is open year-round.
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Maintained by the Stonington Historical Society, the 16-room Palmer house is more accurately described as a manion. Its gleaming white edifice gives way to sumptuous interior furnishings in the late Victorian style.
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The Gingerella Sports Complex has a number of soccer fields that are used regularly by youth sports leagues. The complex also has a skateboard park, playgrounds for small and older children, and covered picnic tables.
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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.
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Situated on Wequetequock River, Stonington Marina offers visitors boating services and rentals. It also hosts an eco-tour kayaking trip where visitors can learn about the marine life and surrounding geography.
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4 High Street, Stonington, CT 06378
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Featuring over a dozen vendors, Stonington Village Farmers' Market offers food items including local produce, baked and homemade goods, meats, seafood, jams and dairy products. The market also provides music, crafts, plants and an assortment of handmade items.
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Hosting a variety of youth and adult programs, Stonington Community Center serves the local community with its recreational facilities. The complex has a thrift shop, pottery studio, tennis courts, and soccer fields.