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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Three-egg omelets, pancakes topped with real maple syrup, 100% beef burgers, Portuguese-style subs, and salads in a charming diner
9.9 Miles
95% 504 votes
Parks Prospect Ave., Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
Hartford's Elizabeth Park is a free park with luxurious formal gardens maintained by volunteers. Parking is also free. Elizabeth Park is open to leashed dogs, and owners must clean up after pets.
10.0 Miles
93% 59 votes
Breweries 16 Tobey Rd, Bloomfield, CT 6002 MoreLess Info
The best place to sample locally brewed beers, the Thomas Hooker Brewery is open during the weekends for beer sampling. This is also a great place to drink quality craft beer and, at the same time, meet local people.
10.0 Miles
50% 28 votes
Movie Theaters 330 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
Showing a mix of blockbuster hits and indie films, Bow-tie Palace 17 & Odyssey Theater offers stadium seating and digital sound. They also have a special theater featuring the BTX Giant Screen that is 70 x 50 feet.
10.0 Miles
20% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 330 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with a BTX giant screen auditorium, Palace 17 & BTX Theater displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers stadium seating, 3D movies, party rooms and a snack bar.
10.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Stadiums (Amateur) 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 6117 MoreLess Info
The Chase Arena at the Reich Family Pavilion is a comfortable gymnasium with bleachers and theater style seating. The gym also offers fitness classes including Zumba, yoga, and independent gym classes.
10.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Buildings 151 School St. Corner of Park Ave (Rt 178), Bloomfield, CT 06002 MoreLess Info
Built in 1796, Old Farm School operated as a school house up until 1922. Currently, it has been restored by a local historical society and is open to tours on Sundays.
10.2 Miles
100% 30 votes
Parks 1561 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1897, Elizabeth Park is situated on 82 acres and features a rose garden, a pond area and open grass fields. The park has walking paths through wooded terrain, basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields and picnic areas.
10.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 160 Oakwood Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06119 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1964, Kennedy Memorial Park is named for former President John F. Kennedy. The park features facilities for basketball, softball, tennis and baseball as well as a playground, splash pad, picnic tables and a pool with a slide.
10.4 Miles
100% 63 votes
Maze 19B Andover Drive, West Hartford, CT 06110 MoreLess Info
Adventure Rooms offers a distinctive team problem-solving experience, as teams work together to figure out how to escape a room by solving clues, working puzzles, and thinking outside the box. The facility hosts parties and corporate events.
10.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT MoreLess Info
Home to collections ranging from the 15th century today is the Saint Joseph College Art Museum. The museum features an array of paintings, sculptures and artifacts that educate on the culture and history of art throughout time.
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