- 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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Ingham Hill Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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Great Cedar Conservation Area is 320 acre swamp that features a variety of hiking trails that go for several miles. The area wraps around the Hay House property, which features a house made entirely of hay bales.
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Starbuck Equestrian is an equestrian center that offers a variety of horseback riding lessons for people of all ages and abilities. The farm has four green turnouts, two sand turnouts, and two outdoor riding rings.
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Only one hour from New York City, Stepping Stone Farm has four all-weather riding arenas, heated indoor riding rings, two outdoor riding rings, large stalls, indoor and outside wash stalls, large turnout paddocks and accommodations for horse and rider.
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2100 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, MA 1104
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Gun enthusiasts will want to check out the Smith & Wesson Museum & Factory Tour. The museum features exhibits that span the history of American firearms, while the factory tour enables visitors to see the entire production process.
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Artful Mind Artzine is a publication dedicated to promoting local arts in the community. The magazine contains interviews from local artists, a calendar of local art events, and a variety of other relevant art information.
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A bar and live music venue, The Acoustic brings in a variety of local and touring musical talent. The venue leans primarily toward rock, reggae and bluegrass, and hosts an open mic night.
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Featuring extreme bowling with lights and music, Nutmeg Bowl regularly offers special events and activities. This includes country nights, ladies nights, bumper programs and a Sunday morning breakfast & bowl.
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Located on the grounds of a privately owned area, the Kouros Sculpture Center features sculptures in a wide variety of styles by 50 different artists. The center also displays photos, paintings, and other art.
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Featuring a variety of migrating swallows in the thousands, Goose Island is an island located off the Connecticut shoreline. The island landscape is grassy and can be accessed by kayak.
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1353 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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The Lucky 33 Gemstone Flume Mine is a historic and educational place where visitors can pan for gold or mine for gems using the flume system. Visitors keep all the gold or gems they find.