Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hamden, CT

  • The list below includes 304 free or cheap things to do in or near Hamden, Connecticut, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Bowling, Music Venue and History Museums.
  • From Sleeping Giant State Park to Farmington Canal State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hamden and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Milford, Stratford and Middletown.
  • The list below includes 304 free or cheap things to do in or near Hamden, Connecticut, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Bowling, Music Venue and History Museums.
  • From Sleeping Giant State Park to Farmington Canal State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hamden and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Milford, Stratford and Middletown.
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48.4 Miles
88% 80 votes
Arts Centers 9 Water Street, Mystic, CT 06355 MoreLess Info
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.
48.4 Miles
89% 438 votes
Bridges U.S. Route 1 over Mystic River, Mystic, CT 06355 MoreLess Info
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.
48.5 Miles
95% 38 votes
Haunted Tours 10 Cottrell Street, Mystic River Park, Mystic, CT 06247 MoreLess Info
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.
48.6 Miles
74% 23 votes
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Amistad

Historic Ships Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT MoreLess Info
The Freedom Schooner Amistad in Mystic, Connecticut is a wooden ship built in honor of the slave ship Amistad, which experienced a mutiny while transporting slaves between the United States and the Carribbean. The Freedom Schooner Amistad is dedicated to fostering goodwill and respect between all races.
48.6 Miles
The second-oldest wooden vessel in the United States, the Charles W. Morgan is a retired whaling ship that now resides at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. It is the oldest surviving whaling ship in the world.
48.6 Miles
89% 4268 votes
Historic Sites 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, CT 06355 MoreLess Info
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.
48.6 Miles
78% 77 votes
History Museums 75 Greenmanville Ave, 7, Mystic, CT 06355 MoreLess Info
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.
48.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Beaches Two Mile Hollow Road, East Hampton, NY 11937 MoreLess Info
Two Mile Hollow Beach is a community-managed beach open throughout the summer months to the public. The beach is patrolled by a lifeguard for safety, and a public restroom nearby is also maintained by the local parks department.
48.8 Miles
89% 19 votes
History Museums Stonington, CT MoreLess Info
Experience the yesteryears with a visit to the historic Palmer House in Stonington. Built by the Palmer brothers in the mid-1800’s, it offers water views along with authentic portraits and furnishings.
48.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Marinas 24 Old North Road, Mystic, CT 6355 MoreLess Info
From boarding to storage, Masons Island Marina offers visitors a range of services for their boats. From the marina, visitors have access to Mystic Harbor and can explore the nearby islands, such as Andrews Island and Sixpenny Island.
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