- 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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Headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, the 400-acre Jones Family Farm is renowned for its Christmas trees. Half of the farm's acreage is devoted to the hand-planted pine trees sold during the winter holidays.
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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.
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Featuring paddle boards from 9 to 12 feet long, Neverbored Board Shop, Inc. offers visitors hourly rentals and lessons with experienced instructors. During the winter, visitors can also rent snowboards to take out on the region's slopes.
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Since 1921 Atlantic Beach Park has been a charming source of entertainment for kids, teens and adults. The parks most famous attraction, the 1915 Herschell-Spillman carousel, still stands, as well as various other attractions that include bumper cars, a roller coaster and a variety of dining options.
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Eisenhower Park contains a two-level playground with swings, spinning ride-on structures, and monkey bars. The location also contains walking areas and tennis courts for adults who wish to get some exercise.
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Put your legs to the test on your hike to the top of Pony Mountain at Chapel Brook. Amenities include swimming in the cool streams, fishing, and unmarked trails for the woodsmen of your group.
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Greylock Park is a small city park that is located in a mostly secluded residential neighborhood. Basic park amenities like benches, paved paths for walking, picnic tables, swings, and a jungle gym are available to visitors.
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Wolf Hill Forest Preserve provides 6 miles of hiking and nature trails along the Woonasquatucket Reservoir. This is a popular location for bird watching, hiking, wilderness walks, and fishing and a WWII memorial can also be found.
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Seven Cedars Farm is a greenhouse and Christmas Tree Farm. The farm offers a variety of seasonal plants for sale, including Christmas trees and wreaths in the winter. Seven Cedars Farm also hosts seasonal floral design and scarecrow instructional programs.
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An equestrian facility, Spring Meadow Farm offers boarding for horses as well as riding lessons for all ages and experience levels. The facility also trains horses and offers therapeutic riding sessions.