- 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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Run by a local arts foundation, Imago Gallery of Art & Fine Craft features new exhibits every calendar year. The gallery also hosts receptions and book discussions led by local artists.
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Featuring 464-acres of parklands on the shores of Narragansett Bay, Colt State Park, is considered the jewel of Rhode Island's park system. Visitors enjoy miles of bike paths along the bay, over 400 picnic areas, and an open-air chapel.
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As one of Bristol's most popular event spaces, the Linden Place Mansion tells the history of the area through grand architecture and beautiful surrounding landscape. The mansion is available for guided walking tours and features a museum store where guests can buy replicated items from inside the home.
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One of the most famous churches in the United States is Trinity Church in Newport. George Washington once attended services at the site, and guided historic tours are conducted in the church building throughout the year.
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Visitors can enjoy hiking, supervised swimming, boating and other recreational activities at Chilson Beach. The beach also features ball fields and a playground and offer opportunities for birding and viewing other wildlife like beavers.
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Containing a variety of different works, the Mead Art Museum at Amherst College displays art from many different cultures. These works include American and European paintings, Mexican ceramics, and African sculpture, among others.
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The family home of the first Commander-in-Chief of the American Revolution has been preserved as the Artemus Ward House and Museum. General Artemus Ward moved his family into this now historic home in 1763, and it features multiple exhibits about the military hero and daily life during the American Revolution.
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Formerly a Masonic property, Prospect Park centers around a main garden area that is landscaped most of the year. Guests can also enjoy five walking and running trails with the option to bring their dogs on leashes.
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The Beneski Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum that is best known for the 'Bassett Planetarium'. The museum has a meteorite collection, a mineralogy collection, and a taxidermy collection.
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Run by Amherst College, the Mead Art Museum is a free institution dedicated to the history, preservation and appreciation of art. In addition to its impressive collections, the Mead Art Museum hosts a series of lectures and other enrichment programs throughout the year. These are also free.