- 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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Located along the Yantic River and Nature Preserve, Estelle Cohn Memorial Dog Park provides fenced grass and dirt fields for canine recreation. The park has a separate area for smaller dogs, picnic tables, tubes and small, portable swimming pools.
45.5 Miles
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Smith Cove, 113 Oswegatchie Hills Road, Niantic, CT 06357
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Three Belles Marina is a full service boat marina on the Smith Cove. The marina offers access to a variety of fishing and boating grounds and features a fish cleaning station and picnic and grilling areas.
45.6 Miles
Dinosaur Footprints is a local tourist destination which features hundreds of dinosaur tracks on sandstone slabs which are believed to be the footprints of small, two-legged dinosaurs.
45.6 Miles
With inshore and offshore trips to choose from, Osprey Sport Fishing Charters offers a fishing experience in a 38 foot pontoon boat. During the trip, visitors have the opportunity to catch a trophy fish, like Striped Bass and shark.
45.7 Miles
Located in Norwalk, Connecticut, the Stepping Stones Museum for Children is intended for children younger than age 10. The museum helps kids learn about history, science, languages and other fascinating topics.
45.7 Miles
71%
48 votes
409 Main Street, Niantic, CT 6357
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Kids love to explore the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. Located in Niantic, the museum welcomes families and groups of all sizes. Large groups receive discounted admission, but reservations are required.
45.7 Miles
A movie theater multiplex with luxury amenities, the Regal theater in Waterford shows primarily newly released Hollywood films in digital video and sound. The theater features reclining leather seats with swivel tables, and serves a variety of refreshments.
45.8 Miles
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Main Street (Route 156), Baptist Lane, East Lyme, CT
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The Hole-in-the-Wall Beach is a small location that features a boardwalk. The site also provides a variety of photo opportunities, including in-route trains and boats that cross under a bridge.
45.8 Miles
Architecture buffs must not miss the chance to visit the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, Connecticut. The palatial house was built in the Second Empire Style and contains many of its original furnishings.
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At the Slater Memorial Museum, visitors can find both fine and decorate art from the Western Hemisphere, Asia, Europe, and Africa. The location features both temporary exhibitions and permanent collections.