- 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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Devoted to preserving the maritime history and heritage of the region, East End Seaport Maritime Museum features a collection of historic vessels. They also offer lighthouse cruises, educational programs, and restoration projects.
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Separate areas for both small and large dogs are available at the Paw Meadow Dog Park. Both of the areas are fenced-in so that dogs cannot run away when off their leashes, and there are benches for owners who want to relax.
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Situated next to a marina, Camera Obscura is a photographic room used in the 1700s to display pictures. After scheduling an appointment, visitors can enter the camera obscura and see views of the surrounding marina through a small pin hole.
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PO Box 624, Greenport, NY 11944
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Eastend Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation preserves the maritime heritage of the East End of Long Island, New York. The museum displays collections and maritime exhibits including displays on the lighthouse lenses and a model ship of the USS Ohio.
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Greenport's Stirling Historical Society stands to preserve the heritage of the local area. Available to tour is the society's Ireland House, built in the 1830's, it now acts as a museum, home to early artifacts, tools, domestic equipment and memorabilia.
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Since 1921 Atlantic Beach Park has been a charming source of entertainment for kids, teens and adults. The parks most famous attraction, the 1915 Herschell-Spillman carousel, still stands, as well as various other attractions that include bumper cars, a roller coaster and a variety of dining options.
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At Willow Rock Gallery, visitors can purchase a variety of artwork from local artists, from jewelry, to paintings, to pottery. The gallery is run by a local artist who curates the work of regional artists.
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The Barnes Harry C Memorial Nature Center is a 68 acre nature center dedicated to providing an open area for the public to learn of the importance of the natural world. The center offers several educational exhibits and hiking trails.
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Village Cinema Greenport is a 4 screen movie theater that originally opened 1939 after the previous theater on the site was destroyed by a hurricane. The theater features a cafe and is open seasonally.