- The list below includes 246 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Connecticut, including 112 different types of inexpensive activities like Restaurants, Art Gallery, History Museums and National & State Parks.
- From Essex Library Association to Canfield woods, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Middletown.
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17.3 Miles
Providing direct access to Greenport Harbor, Mitchell Park & Marina offers a dock that can board a variety of boat sizes. The marina is located next to a park with a boardwalk and carousel.
17.3 Miles
The Terrance Joyce Gallery is an art gallery featuring the artwork of Terrance Joyce. Joyce's artwork is strongly focused on mythological human-like creatures, with a special focus on centaurs. The gallery also offers art classes and framing services.
17.4 Miles
Groton's Avery Point Light is a beautiful lighthouse with manicured grounds. The property is freely accessible to the public, but no one may enter the lighthouse itself. This is a popular picnic spot.
17.4 Miles
Appearing to rise directly from the Thames River floor, the New London Ledge Light is an unusual lighthouse still in active use. It sits at the entrance to the New London Harbor and is visible from the shore.
17.5 Miles
The Eastern Point Beach features concession stands, picnic tables, showers, and playgrounds. The beach's shallow water depths make it a suitable location for swimming and visitors can also view three lighthouses from the site.
17.5 Miles
The Fireboat Firefighter Museum documents the history of fireboats and firefighting in New York City. The museum is located in a real working fireboat that operated for over 70 years in New York's harbor before being retired.
17.5 Miles
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440 - 4th Street, at the LIRR Tracks, Greenport, NY 11944
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Composed of two different facilities, the Railroad Museum of Long Island contains railroad exhibits and model railroad displays. The museum displays historical pictures and memorabilia as well as actual Long Island Railroad cars.
17.5 Miles
Spare Time Bowling offers bowling lanes, a large arcade with a wide variety of video games, laser light shows, and a sports grille on the premises. They also host parties and special events.
17.6 Miles
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51 votes
2011 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457
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Get a taste for high-flying adventure at Empower Leadership Sports & Adventure in Middletown, Connecticut. The company specializes in zipline tours and wilderness exercises that promote team-building and camaraderie. Individuals, families, groups and corporate clients are welcome.
18.0 Miles
Located on the grounds of the Drossos Motel, the Drossos Miniature Golf Course is also known as the Tick Tock Miniature Golf Course. In addition to an 18-hole family-friendly course, there is a game room and snack bar with ice cream.