- 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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Opened in 1897, Elizabeth Park is situated on 82 acres and features a rose garden, a pond area and open grass fields. The park has walking paths through wooded terrain, basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields and picnic areas.
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Connecticut's Bushnell Park is the oldest public park in the United States. It is a popular spot to sit and relax and has a separate children's play area. Dogs and cyclists are also welcome.
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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.
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80 Whitehall Road, Litchfield, CT 06759
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Located in Litchfield, Connecticut, the White Memorial Conservation Center is dedicated to environmental preservation and education. It is an active research institution and wildlife conservancy. Visitors are welcome, and tours are available.
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Woodbury, Connecticut is home to the Flanders Nature Center. The Center features a huge selection of colorful flowers, lush native vegetation and local wildlife. It offers programs for kids, teens and adults and is a popular destination for school groups and scouting troops.
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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.
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Featuring a 100-acre campus replete with historical buildings, Trinity College, is a liberal arts college located in Hartford. Campus life is highlighted by the weekly 49-bell Carillon and organ concerts and events held in the soaring campus Chapel.
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Affiliated with Wesleyan University and located on the University campus, the Van Vleck Observatory features three domed onsite telescopes. The observatory is frequently used for research and educational purposes, and has a portable planetarium.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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77 Forest St., Hartford, CT 06105
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Located in Hartford, the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center is devoted to eliminating racism following the inspirational example of novelist Harriet Beecher Stowe. Stowe's seminal novel, 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' played an influential role in the abolition of American slavery. The Center seeks to continue this tradition.
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1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105
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Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society, is dedicated to preserving the state history from the early 1500's through today. Exhibits include hands-on activities for children, a working WWII assembly line, and thousands of artifacts and memorabilia.