- The list below includes 376 free or cheap things to do in or near Cheshire, Connecticut, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Playgrounds and History Museums.
- From Bartlem Park to Lock 12 Historical Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Cheshire and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Hartford, West Hartford and Hamden.
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A National Historic Landmark, the Connecticut State Capitol, offers visitors an opportunity to experience history and politics up close and personal. Visitors can take self-guided tours including the Hall of Flags, and historical displays of famous residents.
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231 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
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Connecticut State Library and State Archives are a history buff's dream destination. Featuring extensive documentation and archival material from the Revolutionary War and early life in New England, visit and you may lose yourself in time.
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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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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.
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Located within a historic 1876 building, the Charter Oak Cultural Center is a facility that offers a number of educational services for members of the local community. Performing arts shows, literacy-based classes, and after school programs are among these services.
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Located near Guilford Point, Jacobs Beach consists of a 25 acre beach, picnic shelters, a playground, various sports courts, and more. Visitors can take their boats into the water or go swimming at the shore.
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Formerly a schoolhouse in the 19th century, this restored building now hosts artifacts that offer visitors a picture of 1830's life. The Living Museum's items include maps, farm and household items, clothes, and photographs.
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300 Hebron Ave Ste 112, Glastonbury, CT 6033
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The Glastonbury Medical Arts Center is a medical office building featuring a number of offices for different kinds of doctors. The center is home to the Glastonbury Psychological Associates, P.C. offices.
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With several historical buildings to visit, Avon Historical Society Museum offers schoolhouses, farm houses, and history rooms for visitors to explore. The museum also hosts Civil War recreation events, such as a medical program and volunteer infantry.
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Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art displays many different works of art and special exhibits throughout the year and also hosts festivals, concerts and other events. Their nearly 50,000 piece art collection spans 5,000 years of history.