Free & Cheap Things to Do in East Hartford, CT

  • The list below includes 291 free or cheap things to do in or near East Hartford, Connecticut, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Parks and Historic Homes.
  • From Great River Park to Dwyer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and Simsbury.
  • The list below includes 291 free or cheap things to do in or near East Hartford, Connecticut, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Parks and Historic Homes.
  • From Great River Park to Dwyer Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in East Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and Simsbury.
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39.2 Miles
100% 8 votes
Bowling 240 Platt Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516 MoreLess Info
Woodland Duckpin Bowling is a bowling alley that is home to 'Glow-In-The-Dark Birthday Parties'. The alley is decorated with colorful lights, hosts bowling leagues, and has 12 lanes in total.
39.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 6 Rock Street, West Haven, CT 6516 MoreLess Info
Savin Rock Beach is a rocky beach featuring a waterside walkway. Visitors may enjoy the scenic views the beach provides with small picturesque cottages lining the far shore. The beach also houses Jimmies, a small seafood restaurant.
39.4 Miles
93% 626 votes
Specialty Museums 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT 06338 MoreLess Info
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum is dedicated to First Nations cultures indigenous to New England. Maintained by the Mashantucket Nation, the museum offers many programs for children, including intensive school outreach programming.
39.4 Miles
80% 236 votes
Statues Mashantucket, CT MoreLess Info
The most famous feature of Mashantucket's Foxwoods Resort & Casino is the Rainmaker Statue, crafted from a translucent material. The statue, which depicts a Native American from the Mashantucket Nation, is illuminated with a laser light show featuring audio commentary every two hours.
39.4 Miles
90% 72 votes
Historic Sites 57 Fort St, Groton, CT MoreLess Info
The Revolutionary War comes alive at Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, Connecticut. The park contains the fort and the refurbished Ebenezer Avery House, where wounded colonial soldiers received medical treatment.
39.4 Miles
72% 25 votes
Arcades Mashantucket, CT MoreLess Info
Gamers may enjoy Fox Arcade, which features pinball machines, modern and classic video games, and the opportunity to win both toys and electronics. The location's offerings include Madden Football, Mario Kart, and Tekken V.
39.4 Miles
90% 102 votes
Parks 90 Walbach St., New London, CT 06320 MoreLess Info
Located in New London, Connecticut, Fort Trumbull State Park is a coveted fishing destination among serious game anglers. The park sits on the banks of Long Island Sound and offers bathroom facilities, a lighted pier, a visitors' center and gorgeous waterfront views.
39.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Historic Sites 57 Fort Street, Groton, CT 06340 MoreLess Info
Step back into history by visiting Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, CT where the 1781 Revolutionary War massacre led by traitor Benedict Arnold happened. A restoration of the Ebenezer Avery House, which sheltered the wounded soldiers has been restored on the grounds.
39.5 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 27 Kings Highway, Groton, CT 6340 MoreLess Info
Spare Time Bowling offers bowling lanes, a large arcade with a wide variety of video games, laser light shows, and a sports grille on the premises. They also host parties and special events.
39.6 Miles
64% 112 votes
Comedy Clubs 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT 06338 MoreLess Info
Located inside the Foxwoods Resort & Casino, the Comix At Foxwoods Comedy Club & Bar is a great place to enjoy a drink and some serious laughs. This comedy club features national and emerging regional talent.
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