Free & Cheap Things to Do in Shelton, CT

  • The list below includes 278 free or cheap things to do in or near Shelton, Connecticut, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Parks, Family Fun Center and Dog Park.
  • From Indian Well State Park to Constitution Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shelton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Norwalk, Hamden and Milford.
  • The list below includes 278 free or cheap things to do in or near Shelton, Connecticut, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Farms & Ranches, Parks, Family Fun Center and Dog Park.
  • From Indian Well State Park to Constitution Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Shelton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Norwalk, Hamden and Milford.
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39.4 Miles
47% 19 votes
Farms & Ranches 461 Cornwall Bridge Rd, Route 4, Sharon, CT 6069 MoreLess Info
Enjoy the pick-your-own fruit experience at Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm in Sharon, Connecticut. Kids and adults are welcome. For the best experience, visit the farm in dry, temperate weather and wear mud-proof boots.
39.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
National & State Parks 57 Gun Mill Road, Bloomfield, CT 60002 MoreLess Info
With hundreds of acres, Penwood State Park is equipped with trails for both hiking and cross-country skiing. And for added convenience, the park offers both shelters and tables for picnicking or simply resting.
39.5 Miles
96% 151 votes
Hiking Trails Rte. 185, Simsbury, CT MoreLess Info
Featuring a 1.25-mile hiking trail, Talcott Mountain State Park boasts a beautiful observation tower that is open to tourists throughout the week. Visitors should plant to spend roughly 40 minutes on the trail before reaching the tower.
39.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 11 Halls Road, Old Lyme, CT 6371 MoreLess Info
Contract Art International, Inc. is an organization composed of technicians, artisans, engineers, artists, and craftspeople. The organization provides a wide variety of art that meets the specific needs of organizations and individuals.
39.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks Hartford Rd Rt 185, Simsbury, CT 06070 MoreLess Info
The Pinchot Sycamore Tree Park leisure park that is home to the Pinchot Sycamore, which is best known for being the largest tree in Connecticut. The park has trees that are estimated to be 200-300 years old.
39.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Music Venue 68 Old Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 6371 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with the MusicNow Foundation, Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe hosts a variety of live music, primarily of the folk, Americana, and independent rock genres. The cafe offers a full menu of food and drink, and hosts music programs.
39.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 25 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 6371 MoreLess Info
Featuring a collection of artwork with American landscapes and themes, The Cooley Gallery regularly rotates different paintings in its three exhibitions. In addition to paintings, the gallery features jewelry, photography, sculpture, and pottery.
39.7 Miles
With over 50 lanes available, HOF Silver Lanes offers recreational bowling and leagues for visitors to participate in. During the weekends, the bowling alley has glow-in-the-dark lanes and pins.
39.7 Miles
83% 54 votes
Movie Theaters 455 Commack Road, Deer Park, NY 11729 MoreLess Info
Regal Deer Park Cinema 16 offers a wide array of modern amenities such as digital surround sound, stadium seating and a snack bar. The theater presents IMAX films as well as traditional feature film titles on one of sixteen screens. 
39.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Military Museums Tanger Outlets, 152 the Arches Cir, Deer Park, NY 11729 MoreLess Info
Known for housing small armor vehicles, Museum of American Armor has both indoor and outdoor exhibits with WWII universal carriers, M8's, scout cars, and more. On the Fourth of July, the museum has a parade with vehicles from its exhibits.
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