Free & Cheap Things to Do in Manchester, CT

  • The list below includes 276 free or cheap things to do in or near Manchester, Connecticut, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Wickham Park to Case Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manchester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and Simsbury.
  • The list below includes 276 free or cheap things to do in or near Manchester, Connecticut, including 108 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Wickham Park to Case Mountain, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Manchester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and Simsbury.
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21.8 Miles
100% 5 votes
Walking Trails 142 E Main St, Room 229, Meriden, CT 06450 MoreLess Info
Meriden Linear Trails is a developing network of linear trails that will connect all parts of the local community through multi-purpose walking and hiking trails. The aim is to provide safe means of non-motorized, recreational transportation around the community.
21.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 53 Colony Street, Meriden, CT 6451 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1907, Gallery 53 is a visual arts facility that is dedicated to cultural enrichment through programs, exhibits, lectures, and workshops. The gallery has a gift shop that has items made by local artists.
22.0 Miles
83% 109 votes
National & State Parks 366 Hopyard Road, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
One of Connecticut's most unusual parks is Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam. The park takes its name from its central waterfall, which is riddled with holes that, according to local legend, stretch down into Hell.
22.0 Miles
Historic Homes 85 North Main Street, Southington, CT 6489 MoreLess Info
Professional tours of how 20th century millionaires lived are at the Barnes Museum. Come for a view of the historic home, collections, garden, or community events that are hosted.
22.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Recreation Centers 29 High Street, Southington, CT 06489 MoreLess Info
The Southington Community YMCA is dedicated to the health and well-being of the entire family. The facility offers 15,000 square feet of fitness space, an indoor heated pool and health and sports programs for youth and adults.
22.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 175 Shrub Road, Bristol, CT 6010 MoreLess Info
The Barnes Harry C Memorial Nature Center is a 68 acre nature center dedicated to providing an open area for the public to learn of the importance of the natural world. The center offers several educational exhibits and hiking trails.
22.3 Miles
76% 383 votes
Specialty Museums 1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield, MA 01105 MoreLess Info
Springfield is known to be the birthplace of basketball and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame preserves the sport's history presentng it in the form of interactive exhibits, skill contests, shooting challenges and more, to the public.
22.3 Miles
82% 22 votes
National & State Parks North Street, Agawam, MA 1030 MoreLess Info
Situated on 852 acres, Robinson State Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities for its visitors. Hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, trail running and swimming are all featured activities. Beavers, bears, and fisher cats are some of the park's residents.
22.3 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bowling 177 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
An entertainment center, Spare Time Bristol & City Sports Grille features 28 lanes of bowling along with a laser tag arena and arcade games. It also offers a full dining menu, party hosting and a full-service bar.
22.3 Miles
50% 40 votes
History Museums 1000 W Columbus Avenue, Springfield, MA 01105 MoreLess Info
A collection of memorabilia from some of the greatest athletes of all time, The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame documents sport history. Guests can see pictures of some of their favorite athletes when they were just starting out.
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