- 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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The Children's Museum is a museum that offers hands on experiences that are focused on nature and science. The museum features a live wildlife sanctuary, a digital science dome planetarium, and interactive labs.
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Connecticut Children's Museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 6119
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The Conny the Whale Statue is a life sized statue in the likeness of a sperm whale that was built in 1976. The hollow whale can be walked through and water sprays from the blowhole every hour.
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Racing and auto enthusiasts enjoy visiting Riverhead Raceway. The high-energy center features stock car racing events, demolition derbies, go-kart racing and monster truck events as well as hosting weekly races for locals looking to participate.
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The Gengras Planetarium has been situated in the local community for over 40 years and serves as the largest digital planetarium in the state. The site is an immersive full dome planetarium that provides CGI shows about space.
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A small, private beach that tends to be less crowded than nearby beaches, Dunes Park offers water access and ample space for sunbathing, picnicking, or playing. It also offers restroom and shower facilities.
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Paddle Surf RI operates an array of locations throughout southern Rhode Island. The company offers stand up paddle board lessons, clinics, camps, and instructional programs, as well as a variety of equipment for rent.
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Blue Back Square, 69 Raymond Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
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With painting sessions each week, Muse Paintbar & Eatery holds painting instruction in a restaurant and bar venue. They provide the canvas and materials and visitors paint while enjoying a selection of food, wine and beer.
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55 Buena Vista Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
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The Cornerstone Aquatics Center is a recreational facility that hosts swimming lessons, group fitness classes, and splash parties. The facility features a lap pool, a multi-purpose pool, and a hydrotherapy pool.
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The sprawling mansion now called the Hill-Stead Museum was originally an opulent residence. Its extravagantly weathly owners accumulated an array of priceless objects d'art that are now on display in the museum.
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Featuring 500 feet of breath-taking shoreline along the Atlantic Ocean, Cooper's Beach provides swimming, surf, and sand for beach lovers of all ages. Facilities include concessions, a boat launch, surfing area, and lifeguards.