- 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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Stretching horizontally across Branford, Connecticut, the Route 146 Scenic Drive affords breathtaking coastal views. The route is accessible to passenger vehicles and bicycles and provides convenient entry to the Stony Creek Harbor.
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Providing 12 auditoriums, Regal Cinemas displays first-run, feature films using digital projection with closed captioning and descriptive video devices. The theater has a cafe with food and drinks, a game room and stadium seating.
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Farmington Valley Arts Center
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25 Arts Center La., Avon, CT
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Offering individual studios to local artists, Farmington Valley Arts Center is a non-profit organization with a gallery containing sculpture and paintings. The center also provides art education to kids with a yearly summer camp.
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The southern most point in Rhode Island, Napatree Point, is a 1.5 mile stretch of sand that now serves as a public beach and nature preserve. Visitors to the point enjoy strolling its length to see ospreys and the federally endangered piping plover.
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Established in 1978, From Here To Antiquity is an art gallery that features a large variety of different antique works and home furnishings. Paintings, antique furniture, pottery, and sculptures are among the numerous items available for sale in the gallery.
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Featuring an antique carousel, Watch Hill Carousel & Beach offers visitors scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The beach is within walking distance of the downtown, which has shops and a lighthouse for visitors to see.
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A spacious, sandy shorefront in full view of the Watch Hill Lighthouse, East Beach, is one of Rhode Island's best kept secrets. With clean, ample bath and changing rooms, bring your kids out for sun, swim, and surf.
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Beautiful and serene, Watch Hill Beach is favorited by locals and travelers to the Watch Hill area. The beach features rock paths, a lighthouse, vintage carousel and nearby ice cream shops.
30.8 Miles
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Farmington Ave & Walnut Street, Farmington, CT 6085
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The Yodkins-Morin Memorial Park was named for two heroes who tried to save lives during a flood in 1955. The park is a pleasant green area to visit by the nearby flowing river.
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Visitors can learn about the history of the Enfield community at the Enfield Historical Society Inc. The society operates the Old Town Hall Museum, the Wallop School Museum, and the Martha A. Parsons House Museum.