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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40.5 Miles
97% 30 votes
National & State Parks Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY 10512 MoreLess Info
Hudson Highlands State Park is 6,000 gorgeous acres of mostly undeveloped natural land. Frequented by guests most popularly for the extensive offering of hiking trails, the park is also great for sightseeing, kayaking and canoeing.
40.5 Miles
60% 5 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607 MoreLess Info
From circus shows to D-League basketball, Westchester County Center offers a large entertainment center for visitors. Once a month, it hosts a local flea market where visitors can purchase crafts and fresh produce.
40.6 Miles
83% 109 votes
National & State Parks 366 Hopyard Road, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
One of Connecticut's most unusual parks is Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam. The park takes its name from its central waterfall, which is riddled with holes that, according to local legend, stretch down into Hell.
40.6 Miles
95% 78 votes
Gardens 81 Stonecrop Lane, Cold Spring, NY 10516 MoreLess Info
The Stonecrop Gardens, offering colorful scenic views that change with the seasons, are a diverse collection of gardens, waterways and woodlands. The gardens are historic, having been the original home of Anne and Frank Cabot
40.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Pond Keeny Road, Old Lyme, CT 6371 MoreLess Info
A popular spot for swimming and fishing in a natural surrounding, Uncas Pond is stocked with trout by the Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife Department. The pond is also a good spot for flatwater paddling and canoeing.
40.7 Miles
81% 16 votes
Specialty Museums 440 - 4th Street, at the LIRR Tracks, Greenport, NY 11944 MoreLess Info
Composed of two different facilities, the Railroad Museum of Long Island contains railroad exhibits and model railroad displays. The museum displays historical pictures and memorabilia as well as actual Long Island Railroad cars.
40.7 Miles
72% 29 votes
Specialty Museums Greenport, NY MoreLess Info
Devoted to preserving the maritime history and heritage of the region, East End Seaport Maritime Museum features a collection of historic vessels. They also offer lighthouse cruises, educational programs, and restoration projects.
40.7 Miles
60% 5 votes
National & State Parks 149 Farms Village Rd, Rt 309, Simsbury, CT 06070 MoreLess Info
Featuring a beautiful, wooded park setting, Stratton Brook State Park offers year-round fun and activities. This includes fishing and swimming in the warmer months, and outdoor sports like skiing or ice skating in the winter.
40.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Other Entertainment 39 Westmoreland Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606 MoreLess Info
Zachys Wine Auctions is a business that auctions off a variety of wines to the general public. In addition to live in-person auctions, the business also offers online auctions for a variety of wine selections.
40.8 Miles
94% 18 votes
Specialty Museums Greenport, Greenport, NY 11944 MoreLess Info
The Fireboat Firefighter Museum documents the history of fireboats and firefighting in New York City. The museum is located in a real working fireboat that operated for over 70 years in New York's harbor before being retired.
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