Free & Cheap Things to Do in Essex, CT

  • 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.
  • 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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History Museums 1702 Main Street, Newington, CT 6111 MoreLess Info
The mission of the Newington Historical Society & Trust Inc is to promote interest in local and regional history, be it religious, cultural, architectural, social, economic, or artistic. The society manages museums and archives.
28.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Natural History Museums 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke, Bridgehampton, NY 11932 MoreLess Info
South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center offers visitors a chance to discover nature. Exhibits include live reptiles and amphibians, nature displays with appropriate sounds, and a marine touch tank.
28.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Beaches 99 Fort Road, Westerly, RI 02891 MoreLess Info
Napatree Point / Beach is a sandy spit that was created by a geologic process called the long shore drift. The beach stretches 1.5-miles in length along the Block Island Sound.
28.5 Miles
83% 12 votes
Beaches 153 Bay Street, Westerly, RI 02891 MoreLess Info
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.
28.6 Miles
84% 199 votes
Lighthouses Lighthouse Rd., Watch Hill, RI MoreLess Info
Built in1808, Watch Hill Lighthouse, sits atop a bluff near the entrance to Fishers Island Sound in southern Rhode Island. The site, while the building is closed to the public, features breathtaking ocean views and a glimpse at the incredible ocean-front homes.
28.6 Miles
Created to inspire the creative minds of youth, the Lutz Children's Museum offers special programs and exhibits geared towards younger children. The museums exhibits include a hands on farming experience, a 1940's main street, live animal habitat and more.
28.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 329 Garden Street, Wethersfield, CT 6109 MoreLess Info
A public park that offers an array of amenities, Mikey's Place is named in honor of Michael James Daversa, who died in 1998 at age 2. Visitors can enjoy a large playground and a relaxing space for recreation.
28.6 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 23 Wildwood Street, New Britain, CT 6051 MoreLess Info
A community park, George L Chesley Park features fields for baseball and football as well as courts for basketball and tennis. The park also provides a swimming pool, a children's playground, a water play station and picnic areas.
28.6 Miles
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Art Gallery Bridgehampton, NY 11932 MoreLess Info
A private art gallery, the Elaine Benson Gallery and Sculpture Garden facilitates art purchases for businesses and other clients. The gallery features outdoor sculptures, paintings, prints, jewelry, and other genres of art work.
28.7 Miles
40% 5 votes
National & State Parks Wintergreen Avenue, New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
Featuring elevations over 600-ft. above sea level, West Rock Ridge State Park is a scenic public park commonly visited by those who love being in nature. Popular park activities include hiking, boating, fishing, and enjoying the picturesque views throughout.
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