Free & Cheap Things to Do in Bristol, CT

  • The list below includes 327 free or cheap things to do in or near Bristol, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Bowling, Children's Museums and Parks.
  • From Bristol Public Library to Page Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bristol and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Hamden and South Windsor.
  • The list below includes 327 free or cheap things to do in or near Bristol, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Bowling, Children's Museums and Parks.
  • From Bristol Public Library to Page Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bristol and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Hamden and South Windsor.
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Adults and children alike can delight in restored vintage carousels, or take a ride on one of the museum’s working rides
0.4 Miles
86% 14 votes
Libraries 5 High Street, Bristol, CT MoreLess Info
At Bristol Public Library, visitors can check out a wide variety of books or reserve a quiet study room. The library hosts weekly events like movie nights, concerts, and book readings.
1.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 581-651 King Street, Bristol, CT 6010 MoreLess Info
On land donated by DeWitt and May Rockwell Page in 1933, Page Park can be used for fishing, tennis, baseball and picnics. The park has playgrounds with a splash pad, a lodge building and an outdoor pool.
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80% 5 votes
Parks 243 Jacobs Street, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
Rockwell Park is a recreational park that features a basketball court, a playground, a skate park, a volleyball court, a splash pad, and picnic areas. The park also offers hiking trails that can be used for running or walking.
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Dog Park 28 Muzzy Street, Bristol, CT 6010 MoreLess Info
Visitors can take their dogs to an off leash, fenced dog park at B.A.R.K. Park. The park provides dogs with an area to roam free and socialize with other dogs.
0.7 Miles
94% 144 votes
Specialty Museums 100 Maple Street, Bristol, CT MoreLess Info
Bristol, Connecticut is home to the American Clock & Watch Museum, the United States' largest museum of its kind. Guests may browse historical exhibits, learn about timepiece construction and research antique or heirloom watches.
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Families admire artistry and the history of entertainment at New England Carousel Museum. In addition to tours, the museum also offers kids carnivals and holds community art events for children.
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80% 35 votes
Children's Museums 1 Pleasant Street, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
The Imagine Nation Children's Museum features a variety of interpretive exhibitions and role-playing activities for young guests to enjoy, including the chance to play as an anchor on ESPN's SportsCenter. The museum also hosts events during the year.
2.1 Miles
86% 22 votes
Specialty Museums 90 Battle Street, Bristol, CT MoreLess Info
Located in Bristol, Connecticut, The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum is a storehouse of vintage horror-movie memorabilia. The works of Vincent Price, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi and their contemporaries are immortalized in the museum's collection of costumes, props, photos and more.
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71% 14 votes
Bowling 177 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
A bowling center featuring 40 lanes, Spare Time Bristol offers open and league bowling along with a laser tag arena. The center provides a sports grill, high-definition televisions, private event hosting and arcade games.
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60% 10 votes
Haunted Tours Lake Compounce Amusement Park, 217 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010 MoreLess Info
The Haunted Graveyard is a haunted attraction that is a part of Lake Compounce Amusement Park. Visitors can experience a variety of scares and thrills including spiders, witches, catacombs, a cemetery, and the zombie forest.
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