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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29.8 Miles
100% 56 votes
Breweries 63 Canal Street, Westerly, RI MoreLess Info
Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island is a seaside microbrewery that makes a variety of craft beers, including ales, porters, stouts, and ryes. It offers tours and tastings on weekends.
29.8 Miles
74% 27 votes
Trampoline Parks 91 Brainard Road, Hartford, CT 06114 MoreLess Info
Providing family amusement, Launch Trampoline Park is an indoor jumping facility. Along with open jumping hours, the park features exercise classes, dodgeball and basketball activities. Birthday parties and other group gatherings are also held here.
29.9 Miles
97% 153 votes
Beaches South end of Atlantic Avenue off Bluff Road, Montauk, NY MoreLess Info
Atlantic Avenue Beach offers an oceanfront beach with swimming facilities with lifeguards on duty during the busiest times. Those going to this beach can also suntan on the sand, and enjoy food from the concession stand.
29.9 Miles
97% 38 votes
Cemeteries 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114 MoreLess Info
Established in 1864, Cedar Hill Cemetery, is the final resting place of many famous Americans. Visitors that tour the grounds are captivated by the tranquility of the 270-acres of gardens, wetlands, and woodlands.
29.9 Miles
95% 107 votes
Parks 711/2 High St., Westerly, RI MoreLess Info
From land originally donated in 1898, Wilcox Park has grown to include 16-acres of open meadows, gardens, and fountain. The park is also a regular host to concerts, festivals, and other community events throughout the year.
29.9 Miles
33% 3 votes
Skating Rinks 300 Alumni Road, Newington, CT 06111 MoreLess Info
Newington Arena features two indoor ice rinks and hosts hockey leagues, figure skating competitions and offers public skating. The arena also offers skating classes and is available for special events and birthday parties.
29.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks 300 Alumni Road, Newington, CT 6111 MoreLess Info
Also known as the Newington Arena, the Connecticut Skating Center is a competition scale ice rink that hosts hockey leagues and games, ice skating, figure skating, and ice shows. The facility also offers skating lessons.
30.0 Miles
45% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 1821 Meriden Waterbury Road, Southington, CT 06489 MoreLess Info
Featuring fully digital surround sound and projection, Rave Motion Pictures Southington 12 is a movie theater showing the latest Hollywood box office favorites. Other amenities at the theater include 3-D movie capabilities, online ticketing, and concessions.
30.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 39 Spencer Street, Manchester, CT 6040 MoreLess Info
The classic styled Holiday Lanes bowling alley offers duckpin style bowling to patrons. This alley also has an onsite bar where visitors can grab a beer or drink while they bowl.
30.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 1821 Meriden-Waterbury Tpke, Southington, CT 6489 MoreLess Info
Part of the Starplex Cinema chain, the Southington 12 is a twelve theater movie multiplex that shows primarily Hollywood new releases. The theater features rental party packages, discount matinee tickets, and an array of refreshments.
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