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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48.9 Miles
93% 110 votes
Bike Paths Northampton, MA MoreLess Info
The eleven-mile Norwottuck Rail Trail in Northampton, Massachusetts is a paved trail open to walkers, joggers, cyclists., cross-country skiers and dog-walkers. Free parking is available on both ends of the trail.
48.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Kayaking 157 Rowayton Avenue, Norwalk, CT 6853 MoreLess Info
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.
48.9 Miles
A bowling alley and family amusement center, the Hoebowl Mardi-Bob features 52 lanes of bowling, available for open bowling and for tournaments and league play. The facility also features a snack bar and lounge.
49.0 Miles
93% 581 votes
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The Mount

Historic Homes 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA 01240 MoreLess Info
Designed and lived in by the famous author Edith Wharton, the Mount today functions as a local historic site which houses formal European style gardens surrounded by woodlands and annual exhibits of Wharton memorabilia.
49.0 Miles
98% 101 votes
Art Museum 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 MoreLess Info
Paintings, sculptures, drawings, and everything else that means art are hosted at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College. There are over 17,000 items in the permanent collection, items which span over the time, some of them dating back to 1357 BC.
49.0 Miles
89% 18 votes
Botanical Gardens 389 Salisbury Turnpike, Rhinebeck, NY MoreLess Info
Opened in 1979, Northern Dutchess Botanical Gardens is a garden and nursery home to a large variety of plants. Visitors to the gardens commonly enjoy purchasing fruits and vegetables, viewing the many flowers, or enjoying the picturesque scenery.
49.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Dog Park 33 Highland Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06853 MoreLess Info
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.
49.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Lighthouses Thames River/New London Harbor Entrance, New London, CT MoreLess Info
A historic lighthouse, the New London Ledge Lighthouse has been restored and preserved by the New London Ledge Lighthouse Foundation. The lighthouse now contains a museum, and is open for tours.
49.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 200 Cliff Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 MoreLess Info
Located near the beach, McAllister Park is a public county park that offers scenic views to its visitors. Those who come to the park enjoy spending time on the beach, having a picnic, or bringing their boats.
49.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Historic Homes 79 Green Street, New London, CT MoreLess Info
As a historic Colonial home, Richard Douglass House is the former home of a New Londoner captain from the American Revolution. This house is one of the last few gambrel-roof houses remaining in the region.