- 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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The best place to sample locally brewed beers, the Thomas Hooker Brewery is open during the weekends for beer sampling. This is also a great place to drink quality craft beer and, at the same time, meet local people.
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409 Main Street, Niantic, CT 6357
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Kids love to explore the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. Located in Niantic, the museum welcomes families and groups of all sizes. Large groups receive discounted admission, but reservations are required.
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Main Street (Route 156), Baptist Lane, East Lyme, CT
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The Hole-in-the-Wall Beach is a small location that features a boardwalk. The site also provides a variety of photo opportunities, including in-route trains and boats that cross under a bridge.
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One of the most popular dining options in Essex, Connecticut is Olive Oyl's, a gourmet takeaway restaurant featuring salads, wraps, soups, pasta and other delicious foods made from locally-sourced ingredients.
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At Black Hawk Fishing Boat, visitors can take a cruise out to the ocean to fish for sea bass and porgy. The crew is quick to help with getting visitors rigged, working out tangles, and providing other assistance.
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An ideal place for nature enthusiasts and bird watchers, Wadsworth National Park offers hiking trails that lead to scenic waterfalls. Swimming is also admitted in safe areas of the park.
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Lead by a fishing captain with over 30 years of experience, Black Hawk Open Fishing Boat offers guests the opportunity to take guided fishing trips. In addition to fishing, other tour services include fireworks, sunset, and nature cruises.
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200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 6117
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The Chase Arena at the Reich Family Pavilion is a comfortable gymnasium with bleachers and theater style seating. The gym also offers fitness classes including Zumba, yoga, and independent gym classes.
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A white sand beach with a stone jetty on one side and swimming areas, Hole in the Wall Beach is part of McCook's Point Park. The beach is patrolled by life guards during the summer months.
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Experience the glamour of Golden-Era train travel at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex, Connecticut. Surrounded by rolling hills and pristine waterways, this interpretive museum always makes an impression on its visitors.