- 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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A haven for devotees of handcrafted wooden boats, the Mystic Seaport is a charming port in Connecticut. It features rental slips, a museum, shops and a working repair yard. It is also the venue for Mystic's annual wooden boat show.
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U.S. Route 1 over Mystic River, Mystic, CT 06355
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The venerable Mystic River Bascule Bridge is a movable bridge in Mystic, Connecticut. Its movable section is 85 feet long, and each open period lasts approximately 5 minutes. The bridge accepts motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
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75 Greenmanville Ave, 7, Mystic, CT 06355
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Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America & the Sea offers a variety of nautical history exhibits and artifacts along with historic vessels and buildings. The museum also hosts several public events and programs.
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Candlewoof Dog Park features two separate fenced in parks, one for small dogs and one for larger dogs. The park, located in the southwest corner of Pettibone's Elementary School field, promotes responsible dog ownership through events and meetings.
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Located in Mystic, Connecticut, the Mystic Arts Center is an arts appreciation and education center dedicated to inspiring creativity in people of all ages. The Center operates a series of satellite galleries in addition to its main facility and welcomes tour groups.
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Nestled in Sharon, Connecticut, the Sharon Audubon Center is a nature preserve and interpretive center staffed by naturalists. It is particularly important as a sanctuary for birds of prey. The Center sits on roughly 1,100 acres of wooded land.
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Seaside Shadows
10 Cottrell Street, Mystic River Park, Mystic, CT 06247
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As a ghost tour, Seaside Shadows takes visitors on a walking trip through cemeteries and the downtown area while narrating the history of famous individuals from the town. The tour guide gives tips for taking psychic pictures with cameras.
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Located in historic Milford, the Gilded Lily is a multi-medium art gallery featuring the works of local and national artists. The gallery features painting, sculptures, blown glass, wearable art and jewelry.
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The Milford Fine Arts Council is a center for the performing arts that was establish in 1971. They host a variety of events including concerts, art exhibitions and classes, and live theater.
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A unique collection of pieces, Blank Space Gallery features mainly street art, contemporary pop art, and silk screens. Pieces range from simple creations or black and white sketches to colorfully complex pieces.