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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44.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 161 Commonwealth Avenue, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with the University of Massachusetts's Amherst Campus, the Umass Recreation Center is a state of the art sports and fitness facility with a variety of amenities, including tennis courts, exercise facilities, and aquatics areas.
45.1 Miles
92% 24 votes
Mini Golf 14 Starr Road, Danbury, CT 06810 MoreLess Info
Decorated with large, glow-in-the-dark monster sculptures, Monster Mini Golf offers a horror themed miniature golf course. Every Thursday, it has a special where visitors can enjoy unlimited miniature golf sessions.
45.1 Miles
25% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 100 Quarry Road, Trumbull, CT 06611 MoreLess Info
All digital projection, surround sound, and stadium seating are offered within the 16 auditoriums of the Bow Tie Marquis 16 Cinema. First-run wide-release films are presented at this theater which also feature warm concession foods.
45.3 Miles
60% 10 votes
Go Karts 721 Barnum Avenue Cutoff, Stratford, CT MoreLess Info
Featuring an outdoor, Grand Prix themed track, visitors can compete against friends, family, and other guests in a go-kart race. Each ride lasts 5 minutes and allows for visitors to make 25 laps.
45.4 Miles
84% 193 votes
Factory Tours 129 North Stonington Road, Mystic, CT MoreLess Info
One of the most unique attractions in Mystic, Connecticut is B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill. It is a working steam-powered mill, and the oldest of its type in the United States. The mill is open from September through mid-December.
45.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Tennis 35 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull, CT 6611 MoreLess Info
An indoor tennis facility, Trumbull Racquet Club features six championship quality tennis courts with state of the art lighting. The facility offers lessons for players of all skill and experience levels, and offers free child care for young children.
45.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Aviation Museums 2480 Main Street, Stratford, CT 6615 MoreLess Info
Aviation fans enjoy visiting Stratford's National Helicopter Museum. The museum educates on the unique development of the helicopter in comparison to other aircraft and features an array of photographs and models of helicopters through time.
45.7 Miles
57% 7 votes
Bowling 109 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA 1230 MoreLess Info
Along with multiple bowling lanes for general public bowling the Cove Bowling and Entertainment complex features cosmic bowling on the weekends. There is also an on-site bowling pro shop and mini golf course.
45.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 1465 Barnum Avenue, Stratford, CT 06614 MoreLess Info
An old-style bowling alley, Barnum Duckpin Bowling Lanes & Duckpin Lounge offers multiple lanes of duckpin bowling as well as a full service Italian restaurant and bar. The restaurant serves a wide variety of pizzas, including clams casino and meatball.
45.7 Miles
38% 13 votes
Historic Sites Church Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the man who established the NAACP, W.E.B. DuBois Birthplace offers a self-guided tour of a trail featuring the highlights of this man's life and career. Visitors can walk through the trail and enjoy the forest scenery.
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