- 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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409 Main Street, Niantic, CT 6357
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Kids love to explore the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. Located in Niantic, the museum welcomes families and groups of all sizes. Large groups receive discounted admission, but reservations are required.
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Hampshire College is a private liberal arts college that is a part of the Five Colleges Consortium for alternative education. Fifty-six percent of the institution's students go on to attain at least one graduate degree.
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93 Park Lane Rd, Ste 202, New Milford, CT 06776
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A fine art gallery, the Gregory James Gallery features exhibits of the works of various artists. The gallery also offers framing services, sells prints, and hosts special shows and events.
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Main Street (Route 156), Baptist Lane, East Lyme, CT
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The Hole-in-the-Wall Beach is a small location that features a boardwalk. The site also provides a variety of photo opportunities, including in-route trains and boats that cross under a bridge.
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6 Aspetuck Avenue, New Milford, CT 6776
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New Milford Historical Society and Museum contains permanent and temporary exhibits showcasing the history of life in the greater New Milford area. The collection also includes three one-room schoolhouses. Open Tuesday through Friday.
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Located on a farm, Hyland Orchard & Brewery offers animals, an apple train, wagon rides, a disc golf course and allows patrons to pick their own apples. The brewery produces beer for purchase and a bar.
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Top box office hits are now playing at Bank Street Theatre. Seniors and children enjoy special pricing, and matinees and Tuesday showings are also discounted. Birthdays, parties and theater rentals are available.
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Heron American Craft Gallery is a shop with all kinds of handmade art gifts including jewelry, pottery, clothing and toys. It also serves as a gallery with the range of items on display from glass and sculptures to prints.
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A white sand beach with a stone jetty on one side and swimming areas, Hole in the Wall Beach is part of McCook's Point Park. The beach is patrolled by life guards during the summer months.
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At AMF Milford Lanes, guests can enjoy both its traditional bowling and special midnight bowling experiences. The location also hosts birthday parties and bowling leagues for those who wish to play on a regular basis.