- 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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1821 Meriden Waterbury Road, Southington, CT 6489
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A movie theater with 12 auditoriums, Southington 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers RealD 3D movies, party packages, online ticketing and a lobby snack bar with food and drinks.
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1615 Stanley St., New Britain, CT
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Located on the campus of Central Connecticut State University, the Copernican Observatory & Planetarium provides lectures, observing sessions and other, astronomical-related activities at no cost. In addition, there is a regularly scheduled, free show held on Saturdays.
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85 North Main Street, Southington, CT 6489
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Professional tours of how 20th century millionaires lived are at the Barnes Museum. Come for a view of the historic home, collections, garden, or community events that are hosted.
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The Southington Community YMCA is dedicated to the health and well-being of the entire family. The facility offers 15,000 square feet of fitness space, an indoor heated pool and health and sports programs for youth and adults.
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A 3.5-mile loop trail, Laurel Marsh Trail takes visitors past the Hockanum River through woodlands, hills and meadows. The trail is suitable for hiking and provides opportunities for fishing, boating, birdwatching and wildlife viewing.
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Two Mile Hollow Beach is a community-managed beach open throughout the summer months to the public. The beach is patrolled by a lifeguard for safety, and a public restroom nearby is also maintained by the local parks department.
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Ella Grasso Blvd., Newington, CT 6111
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Newington, Connecticut is home to the Iwo Jima Survivors Memorial Park, dedicated to American service personnel who fought and died while capturing the island during World War Two. It features a replica of the iconic flag-raising statue.
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Surfing is one of the most popular activities at Main Beach, but visitors can also enjoy swimming, lounging, sand castles, and boogie boarding. There is even a free shuttle which takes people to the beach from the actual village of East Hampton.
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308 Broad Street, Manchester, CT 06040
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Parkade Cinemas & Entertainment is a 6 screen movie theater that also hosts live entertainment. The theater airs mainstream and independent films and also hosts host birthday parties and special events.
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Craigs Field Park is a small, quiet park that provides ample space to have a picnic or to enjoy nature outside. The park features a play area and tables as well as a soft/baseball field.