Free & Cheap Things to Do in Farmington, CT

  • The list below includes 294 free or cheap things to do in or near Farmington, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Mini Golf, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From Miss Porter's School to Rattlesnake Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Farmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, South Windsor and Simsbury.
  • The list below includes 294 free or cheap things to do in or near Farmington, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Mini Golf, Colleges & Universities, Art Museum and History Museums.
  • From Miss Porter's School to Rattlesnake Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Farmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, South Windsor and Simsbury.
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42.5 Miles
76% 204 votes
Specialty Museums 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002 MoreLess Info
Picture books are celebrated for their contributions to the art world at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Three galleries of rotating exhibits are housed within the 40,000 square foot facility along with permanent collections by famous picture book creators Maurice Sendak and Rosemary Wells.
42.6 Miles
96% 401 votes
Ziplines 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 6604 MoreLess Info
Learning is fun and exciting at The Adventure Park at Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Kids and teens learn about nature, survival and teamwork through an enjoyable and challenging series of hiking trails, ropes courses and other outdoor elements. The Park closes during heavy rain.
42.6 Miles
76% 55 votes
Science Museums 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 MoreLess Info
Bridgeport's Discovery Museum is an interactive learning center dedicated to the sciences. It is especially popular with children. In addition to its main hall, the museum has a large planetarium. Group reservations are recommended.
42.6 Miles
87% 53 votes
Military Museums 125 Park Ave., Danbury, CT 06810 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to honoring the American Armed Forces and preserving the nation's military history, the Military Museum of Southern New England is located in Danbury, Connecticut. It is an essential attraction for history buffs and military enthusiasts.
42.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Fishing 15 1st Street, Waterford, CT 06385 MoreLess Info
As a family run operation, Sunbeam Fleet takes visitors on small group excursions on a party boat. Each trip targets a specific fish; either sea bass, porgy, bottom fish, or black fish.
42.6 Miles
17% 6 votes
Science Museums 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 MoreLess Info
Aimed at kids between the ages of 2 and 6, the Discovery Museum & Planetarium offers a variety of exhibits, activities, and diversions, all with an educational focus. It features both permanent and visiting exhibits.
42.7 Miles
92% 12 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Cooper Creek Road, Lee, MA 01238 MoreLess Info
Enjoy serenity, nature and wildlife at Goose Pond Reservation. Visitors to this scenic mountain lake enjoy swimming, kayaking and canoeing. There's even a place for picnicking. Open year-round from sunrise to sunset.
42.7 Miles
73% 73 votes
Beaches Dorne Drive, Stratford, CT MoreLess Info
Stratford's Short Beach is a municipal beach noted for three species of wildlife: horseshoe crabs, piping plover and nesting terns. The plovers and terns are especially important to conservationists because they nest on the ground and require safe locations to do so.
42.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing 9 First Street, Waterford, CT 06257 MoreLess Info
As a family operated business, Dot-E-Dee Sportfishing Charters takes visitors on deep sea fishing trips on a 36' Harris Sport boat. Visitors have the opportunity to catch shark, striper, porgies, and tuna.
42.8 Miles
94% 70 votes
Specialty Museums 1021 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002 MoreLess Info
The rescuing, translating, and disseminating of Yiddish books serve as founding pillars for the National Yiddish Book Museum. The organization also strives to advance the knowledge of the saved literature through special education-based programs and exhibits within the architecturally unique building.
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