- The list below includes 266 free or cheap things to do in or near Stratford, Connecticut, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Bowling, Go Karts and Children's Entertainment.
- From Lordship Seawall to Short Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Stratford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Norwalk, Hamden and Milford.
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A part of the Bowlmor family, AMF Rip Van Winkle Lanes is a fun and exciting entertainment locale in Norwalk. Along with bowling, guests can enjoy other games and activities including laser tag, bocce and miniature golf.
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Accessible with a permit, Lake Saltonstall has interlacing trails through nature for visitors to hike through. The main trail does a loop around the lake, providing views of the lake and boats fishing on it.
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33 Highland Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06853
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An off leash dog park, the Rowyton Community Center Dog Run features large fenced in areas for dogs to run and play, water for dogs to drink, and bags for owners to clean up after their pets with.
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Situated on 44.6 acres, Foote Family Memorial Park provides a river view as well as facilities for baseball, soccer and tennis. The park also has walking paths, playgrounds, a pavilion, restroom facilities and open grass areas surrounded by trees.
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Numbering roughly one hundred islands, the archipelago called the Thimble Islands sits off the coast of Connecticut. The islands are a popular destination for locals and tourists, including anglers and boating enthusiasts.
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As a dog friendly park, visitors can bring their dogs along for a hike through the trails of Young's Pond. Visitors can explore the surrounding woods, which has remnants of old structures to see.
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145 S Montowese Street, Branford, CT 6405
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Brewer Bruce & Johnson's Marina offers a full service facility for boaters and yacht owners, with both long-term and short-term slip rentals during the summer. In addition to trained service mechanics, the Marina also offers a winter storage service.
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With direct access to Long Island Sound, Downunder Kayaking offers visitors kayak rentals with hourly to monthly rates. The shop also hosts lessons for stand up paddle boards, including yoga and cardio.
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The whimsically-named Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, Connecticut takes its name from its characteristic hill formations. The park is free to visit, but guests who wish to use the parking lot must pay a small fee throughout most of the year.