- 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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A 12-screen movie theater, Enfield 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
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Owned for almost 200 years over 5 generations of the Phelps family, the Phelps Tavern Museum contains artifacts from the once tavern and is made of architecture reflecting the 18th century in which it was built.
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Flora Sculpture
Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows, 22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury, CT 6070
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The Flora Sculpture was created by sculptor Douglas Mueller in 2009. The sculpture represents the Roman goddess of the Spring, and is composed entirely of bronze rods. It lies just inside the main gate of the Performing Arts Center.
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Founded in 1911, the Simsbury Historical Society is a non-profit organization that oversees modern buildings, artifact collections, and manuscript assemblages. The society owns 16 buildings including the Phelps Tavern and the Hendrick Cottage.
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Accessible with a permit, Lake Saltonstall has interlacing trails through nature for visitors to hike through. The main trail does a loop around the lake, providing views of the lake and boats fishing on it.
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305 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT 6518
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With arenas for various sports games, Quinnipiac University TD Bank Sports Center offers visitors a venue to watch the Quinnipiac Bobcats play at. The first floor is dedicated to hockey games and is fitted with a large indoor ice rink.
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Silver Circle Llc is a launching pad for local artists that features rotating art displays, sculptures, art glass and assemblage. They also have a boutique area with handcrafted jewelry, textiles, pottery, and gifts by local and regional artisans.
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New England Carousel Museum
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95 Riverside Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
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Families admire artistry and the history of entertainment at New England Carousel Museum. In addition to tours, the museum also offers kids carnivals and holds community art events for children.
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177 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
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An entertainment center, Spare Time Bristol & City Sports Grille features 28 lanes of bowling along with a laser tag arena and arcade games. It also offers a full dining menu, party hosting and a full-service bar.
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At Bristol Public Library, visitors can check out a wide variety of books or reserve a quiet study room. The library hosts weekly events like movie nights, concerts, and book readings.