Free & Cheap Things to Do in Putnam, CT

  • The list below includes 117 free or cheap things to do in or near Putnam, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Parks, History Museums and Movie Theaters.
  • From Silver Circle Llc to Airline State Park Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Putnam and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Providence, Smithfield, Cranston and Lincoln.
  • The list below includes 117 free or cheap things to do in or near Putnam, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Parks, History Museums and Movie Theaters.
  • From Silver Circle Llc to Airline State Park Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Putnam and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Providence, Smithfield, Cranston and Lincoln.
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42.5 Miles
97% 694 votes
Art Museum 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
Located in Hartford, Connecticut, the Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum dedicated to collecting and preserving art from all countries and time periods, with a particular emphasis on American art. It was the first public art music in the United States.
42.5 Miles
84% 70 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, RI 2842 MoreLess Info
The 300-acre Norman Bird Sancuary in Middletown, Rhode Island is criss-crossed by seven hiking trails. Its avian denizens include dozens of migratory species and local waterfowl. The Sanctuary is also heavily involved in community outreach and children's environmental education.
42.5 Miles
84% 69 votes
Beaches Third Beach Road, Middletown, RI 2842 MoreLess Info
Despite its name, Third Beach in Middletown, Rhode Island is a series of four beaches. These beautiful and scenic strips of coastland are appealing charter launch sites and fishing spots. In clement weather, swimming is also popular.
42.5 Miles
84% 49 votes
Historic Buildings 800 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
Connecticut's Old State House, a registered National Landmark, is much more than a typical museum. Featuring 22,000 square feet of historic rooms, interactive displays, guided or self-guided tours and more; discover democracy and citizenship in action.
42.5 Miles
56% 16 votes
Observation Decks 1 Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183 MoreLess Info
At the time of its completion in 1919, the 24-story Traveler's Tower, was the seventh tallest building in the world. Visitors to the tower are treated to an amazing 360 degree, panoramic view of Hartford and the surrounding areas.
42.5 Miles
93% 41 votes
Historic Districts Wethersfield, CT MoreLess Info
Bucolic Old Wethersfield is the oldest and most historically significant area in modern Wethersfield. The district is full of immense homes in the Victorian and Second Empire styles. Others are much older and were built before or during the Revolutionary War.
42.5 Miles
94% 33 votes
History Museums 211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109 MoreLess Info
Wethersfield, Connecticut's Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum contains three houses built just before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Tours are available. The museum also contains a gift shop and formal Colonial-style gardens.
42.5 Miles
83% 6 votes
Specialty Museums 200 Main St., Wethersfield, CT 06109 MoreLess Info
Comprised of two historic houses, Wethersfield Museum provides visitors with information on the Connecticut towns rich history. The museum features exhibits, artifacts such as love letters and Civil War uniforms, and historical text.
42.5 Miles
50% 2 votes
Fishing 15 1st Street, Waterford, CT 06385 MoreLess Info
As a family run operation, Sunbeam Fleet takes visitors on small group excursions on a party boat. Each trip targets a specific fish; either sea bass, porgy, bottom fish, or black fish.
42.5 Miles
90% 31 votes
Art Museum 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art displays many different works of art and special exhibits throughout the year and also hosts festivals, concerts and other events. Their nearly 50,000 piece art collection spans 5,000 years of history.
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