Free & Cheap Things to Do in Colchester, CT

  • The list below includes 312 free or cheap things to do in or near Colchester, Connecticut, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Parks and History Museums.
  • From Salmon River State Forest to Day Pond State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Colchester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Groton, West Hartford and New London.
  • The list below includes 312 free or cheap things to do in or near Colchester, Connecticut, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Parks and History Museums.
  • From Salmon River State Forest to Day Pond State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Colchester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Groton, West Hartford and New London.
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19.1 Miles
96% 154 votes
Parks 1329 West Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT MoreLess Info
Manchester's Wickham Park is a large park complex that includes an impressive and elegant event venue that is very popular for weddings. This attraction includes garden zones in the style of English, Scottish, Asian and Italian formal gardens.
19.1 Miles
75% 16 votes
Lighthouses New London, CT MoreLess Info
The New London Harbor Light is the seventh oldest lighthouse in the United States and the tallest in the state of Connecticut. The structure, constructed in 1801, features a fourth order Fresnel lens and brownstone material.
19.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing 12 River Street, Waterford, CT 06385 MoreLess Info
Hosted on an 85-foot long aluminum fishing vessel, Mijoy 747 Deep Sea Fishing is a business offering fishing trips to those who visit. Guests on the fishing vessel commonly enjoy deep sea fishing, sightseeing, and relaxing on the water.
19.1 Miles
94% 33 votes
History Museums 211 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109 MoreLess Info
Wethersfield, Connecticut's Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum contains three houses built just before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Tours are available. The museum also contains a gift shop and formal Colonial-style gardens.
19.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing 9 First Street, Waterford, CT 06257 MoreLess Info
As a family operated business, Dot-E-Dee Sportfishing Charters takes visitors on deep sea fishing trips on a 36' Harris Sport boat. Visitors have the opportunity to catch shark, striper, porgies, and tuna.
19.1 Miles
53% 53 votes
Movie Theaters 99 Redstone Road, Manchester, CT 06042 MoreLess Info
An 18-screen movie theater, Buckland Hills 18 + IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a full bar, a restaurant, a party room and reserved seats.
19.1 Miles
60% 5 votes
Fishing 16 E Main, Niantic, CT 06357 MoreLess Info
Lead by a fishing captain with over 30 years of experience, Black Hawk Open Fishing Boat offers guests the opportunity to take guided fishing trips. In addition to fishing, other tour services include fireworks, sunset, and nature cruises.
19.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Ingham Hill Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 MoreLess Info
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.
19.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 156 Prospect Street, Wethersfield, CT 6109 MoreLess Info
The Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center has live animals, hands-on exhibits, gift shop, and numerous educational programs for ages 2 to adult. Monthly family astronomy nights, parent-toddler classes, book clubs and ranger programs are just a few of their activities.
19.1 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 150 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 6109 MoreLess Info
The non-profit organization, the Wethersfield Historical Society, is an educational institution that has the goal of preserving the history and culture of Wethersfield. The organization has a museum that is known for the 'Legendary People, Ordinary Lives' exhibit.
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