- The list below includes 233 free or cheap things to do in or near Ridgefield, Connecticut, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Horseback Riding, Art Gallery, Movie Theaters and Art Museum.
- From Ballard Park to Bark Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ridgefield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Norwalk, Milford, Stratford and Stamford.
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Run by the volunteers of the Fishkill Historical Society, Van Wyck Homestead offers visitors a guided tour of the building of an early settler. The homestead also hosts community events like book signings, historical lectures, craft fairs, and more.
27.2 Miles
Blodgett Memorial Library is popular with book lovers and historians alike. The historic library, founded in 1934, houses a vast collection of books as well as a children's space and various study areas.
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The Naugatuck Historical Society is housed in the old Naugatuck Railroad Station. The society is host to a museum and community meeting space for historical events highlighting the Naugatuck area. Historical talks of interest and exhibited collections change frequently.
27.2 Miles
Visitors can bring their dogs to a wide open, grassy area surrounded by a gate at Ward Acres. The 62 acre park provides enough room for dogs to run freely without a lease.
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Fishkill Ridge
Trailheads at Pocket Road and Sunnyside Road, Beacon, NY
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Fishkill Ridge is a destination for exploring the Hudson Valley's geological past which showcases rounded boulders and bare summits. Patrons can hike the well-marked trails and walk beside streams, scramble up rocks or view extraordinary birdlife.
27.4 Miles
Maltby Lakes is a hiking and mountain biking area populated by woodlands and numerous lakes. Visitors will find several hiking trails and will notice a variety of wildlife native to the area.
27.4 Miles
Providing dance education, Dance Expression Of Dutchess offers classes in jazz, ballet, tap, hip-hop, and other dance styles. The center has a dance team that competes in regional competitions and performs at conventions.
27.5 Miles
Averill Farm is a 260-acre property that grows apples, pears, and Christmas trees. Visitors of the site, which also hosts events throughout the year, will be able to purchase ciders, Indian corn, mums, cheddar cheese, garlic, and potatoes.
27.5 Miles
South Street Beach is a sandy crescent beach known for being relatively quiet and uncrowded. The beach features several rocky outcroppings that make good fishing spots. Visitors can also swim (unsupervised, there are no lifeguards) and go boating.
27.7 Miles
One of Beacon's more challenging hikes, the Mount Beacon Incline Railway offers breathtaking views of New York. The railway is a historical piece of the area, and once at the top of the summit, the flat land offers great areas for picnics and photography.