- The list below includes 134 free or cheap things to do in or near Willimantic, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Historic Districts, Parks and History Museums.
- From Prospect Hill Historic District to Ct Eastern Railroad Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Willimantic and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, South Windsor, East Haddam and Manchester.
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Prospect Hill Historic District is a district that encompasses 40-blocks of residential neighborhoods. The district has a total of 993 contributing buildings.
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Located on the site of the former Columbia Junction Freight Yard, the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum showcases historical locomotives and railroad buildings. Visitors can take a guided tour through the museum and kids can operate an 1850's style pump-car.
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The Mansfield Drive-In Theatre plays first-run movies on three different screens during the summer season. The location is also the home of Mansfield Market, the largest flea market in Eastern Connecticut.
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The William Benton Museum of Art in Storrs, Connecticut is a museum and restoration center for old and/or damaged objects d'art. Admission is always free, but donations are always welcome.
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6 Bourn Place, U-5212, Storrs, CT 06269
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The Ballard Institute and Museum of Photography features temporary exhibitions and a permanent library and archive. The institute also offers workshops for those who wish to learn about puppetry and toy theatre.
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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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Featuring Connecticut's historical covered bridges, Salmon River State Forest consists of a large river and its surrounding forest. Visitors are allowed to hunt and fish in the park. There is also a designated picnic area that has grills.
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Visitors can see the latest blockbuster films at Gallery Cinemas Inc. The lobby has several movie memorabilia items on display; including large posters and a car. Its concession stand sells snacks and drinks.
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Standard 10-pin bowling is available at the Norwich Bowling center along with a full video arcade. Tournaments, leagues, and youth programs are accommodated at the bowling alley, and lanes can be rented for private parties.
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188 W Town Street, Norwich, CT 6360
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Featuring 32 synthetic lanes, Norwich Bowling & Entertainment Center provides open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center has a diner, a sports bar, billiard tables, ticket redemption games and a banquet room.