- 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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Built in the 1700s, Pratt House is the former farm house of one of the early settlers of the city. The house contains authentic furniture and decor from the Pilgrim to the Colonial eras.
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A 20-lane bowling facility, Sky Top Lanes offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides arcade games, a snack bar, private event and party hosting, a lounge and a pro shop.
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Featuring works from over 40 local and national artists, Art Essex Gallery is an art gallery with a large variety of creations for sale. Paintings, prints, ceramics, and jewelry are among the products customers can view and purchase.
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Experience the glamour of Golden-Era train travel at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex, Connecticut. Surrounded by rolling hills and pristine waterways, this interpretive museum always makes an impression on its visitors.
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Kids and adults love the Holyoke Children's Museum in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It features a large variety of fascinating exhibits that encourage learning through touch, play and exploration. The museum also offers discounts for groups and is heavily involved in community outreach.
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One of the most popular dining options in Essex, Connecticut is Olive Oyl's, a gourmet takeaway restaurant featuring salads, wraps, soups, pasta and other delicious foods made from locally-sourced ingredients.
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A multi-purpose outdoor space, Holyoke Heritage State Park offers enjoyment for tourists of all ages. Along with several walking trails, the park includes a playground, picnic area, small history museum and a fully operational carousel.
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Beautiful Burr Pond State Park in Torrington, Connecticut offers facilities for picnicking, kayaking, hiking and swimming. The picnic area has a large shelter, and the convenient boat launch makes it easy to get in the water.
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Multiple bowling lanes are available for general public bowling at Fun Time Lanes. In addition to open bowling during most evenings, the site is also home to several different leagues and hosts local tournaments.
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Volleyball Hall of Fame
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Heritage State Park, Holyoke, MA
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The Volleyball Hall of Fame features spotlight exhibits of those who greatly influenced the sport and are renowned for their talents over the world. Artifacts in the museum side of the venue cover the history of volleyball from its inception in 1895.