- 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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A 22-acre park, Fort Pond Bay Park offers views of the bay along with picnic tables, small boat ramp for kayaks or canoes and a long fishing pier. For hikers, the park features easy access to Hither Woods Preserve.
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Located across Winnapaug Pond at the Weekapaug Beachway, Dunes Park is a private, sandy beach with access to water for swimming and playing. The park provides on-duty lifeguards, restroom and shower facilities and a concession stand.
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Almost two miles of paved walkways that are lit at night make the entire space of Great River Park openly accessible. There is an on-site boat launch, a small white sand beach, and a 350-seat amphitheater.
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With multiple stages, Phoenix Theater features an array of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. Community outreach and educational programs are also a priority with this theater which includes their popular theater camps.
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Misquamicut State Beach
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Misquamicut State Beach is a public clear water beach very popular among local residents and visitors alike. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy activities like jogging, swimming, having picnics, or fishing in the ocean.
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Situated at Fort Pond Bay, Navy Road Park has a pier that can be used for fishing and a rocky beach. There are also trails available in the park that can be used for hiking and biking.
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Featuring a 100-acre campus replete with historical buildings, Trinity College, is a liberal arts college located in Hartford. Campus life is highlighted by the weekly 49-bell Carillon and organ concerts and events held in the soaring campus Chapel.
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Rhode Island's largest beach with more than a half-mile of sandy shorefront, Misquamicut State Beach, is a favorite for locals and out-of-towners alike. Featuring shower facilities, picnic areas, and shade gazebos get your fun in the sun today.
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With panoramic views of the ocean, Ocean Road Beach offers visitors a space to sunbathe, swim, and surf. The beach is surrounded by sand dunes and has stands with lifeguards on duty during the day.
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Located within a historic 1876 building, the Charter Oak Cultural Center is a facility that offers a number of educational services for members of the local community. Performing arts shows, literacy-based classes, and after school programs are among these services.