Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hartford, CT

  • The list below includes 314 free or cheap things to do in or near Hartford, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Parks.
  • From Elizabeth Park to Bushnell Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Hartford, Springfield, Simsbury and South Windsor.
  • The list below includes 314 free or cheap things to do in or near Hartford, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Parks.
  • From Elizabeth Park to Bushnell Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Hartford, Springfield, Simsbury and South Windsor.
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34.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing Cedar Island Marina, Clinton, CT MoreLess Info
Providing the necessary equipment like bait and tackle, The Flying Connie takes visitors out to Atlantic Ocean to fish for striped bass, sharks, and bottom fish. Visitors can sign up for a 3 hour, half day, or full day excursion.
34.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Lake 183 Boston Post Road, Old Lyme, CT 6371 MoreLess Info
Featuring a surface area of 260 acres, Rogers Lake is situated along wooded terrain and borders Hains Park on its southern end. The lake can be used for boating and for fishing brook and rainbow trout.
35.0 Miles
97% 72 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 125 Reservation Rd., Holyoke, MA 01040 MoreLess Info
Holyoke's Mount Tom State Reservation is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Its boasts more than 20 miles of trails and is adjacent to Lake Bray, a popular fishing spot. The Mount Tom State Reservation is also popular with cross-country skiers.
35.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Leadmine Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566 MoreLess Info
A loop trail through the wilderness, Tantiusques is a moderate hiking challenge that stretches about one and a half miles. The trail leads past an old lead mine that was originally used by Native Americans, and subsequently by European settlers.
35.0 Miles
65% 46 votes
National & State Parks Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT 06443 MoreLess Info
The Hammonasset State Park provides visitors with the chance to go saltwater swimming or fishing. Those who are interested in bicycling, camping, or picnicking may also enjoy what the park has to offer.
35.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Marinas 145 S Montowese Street, Branford, CT 6405 MoreLess Info
Brewer Bruce & Johnson's Marina offers a full service facility for boaters and yacht owners, with both long-term and short-term slip rentals during the summer. In addition to trained service mechanics, the Marina also offers a winter storage service.
35.0 Miles
- 1 votes
Skating Rinks 641 New London Tpke, Norwich, CT 6360 MoreLess Info
The Norwich Ice Rink, also known as the Rosegarden Ice Arena, is an ice rink that offers public open skating as well as hockey leagues and clinics, ice skating lessons, and pick up hockey games.
35.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Marinas 33 Indian Drive, Clinton, CT 6413 MoreLess Info
With direct access to Hammonasett River, Port Clinton Marina LLC has 140 slips for visitors to dock their boats in. From the marina, visitors can take in views of Cedar Island and the passing boats.
35.1 Miles
83% 84 votes
Specialty Museums 17 River St, East Haven, CT 6512 MoreLess Info
Nestled in East Haven, Connecticut, the Shore Line Trolley Museum offers a look back to the heydey of trolleys and streetcars. Patrons may purchase rides on a restored trolley or browse the museum.
35.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Marinas 70 Riverside Drive, Clinton, CT 6413 MoreLess Info
In addition to providing boat parts, rentals, and boating services, Connecticut Marine One LLC offers a clubhouse for recreational activities. Visitors can use the basketball court, pool table, kitchen, and picnic area of the clubhouse.
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