- 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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With an outdoor ice rink, soccer fields and league sign-ups, a playground, and activities and events throughout the year for community entertainment, North End Recreation Center has something for everyone.
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Regal Cinemas 12
Brass Mill Center Mall, 495 Union Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
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A 12-screen movie theater, Regal Brass Mill Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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94 Brickyard Road, Farmington, CT 06032
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A family health and fitness club, Farmington Farms Tennis & Athletic offers a variety of activities and amenities. The club offers swimming, tennis, aerobics, and an array of fitness classes.
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Short for the Dwight D Eisenhower Memorial Park, Eisenhower Park features a playground area for kids with play structures, swings, and slides. The park also has covered picnic tables and a barbecue grill.
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Kids Club-Farmington Farms is nursery school and summer camp run by Farmington Farms tennis and athletic club. The school uses a thematic approach to learning aiming to help children develop physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
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Bristol, Connecticut is home to the American Clock & Watch Museum, the United States' largest museum of its kind. Guests may browse historical exhibits, learn about timepiece construction and research antique or heirloom watches.
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Lake Compounce Amusement Park, 217 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010
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The Haunted Graveyard is a haunted attraction that is a part of Lake Compounce Amusement Park. Visitors can experience a variety of scares and thrills including spiders, witches, catacombs, a cemetery, and the zombie forest.
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Situated on 30 acres of land, Avon Valley Show Stables is home to horse riding exhibitions that can be seen year round. The facilities host riding lessons where visitors can schedule a private session with a horse trainer.
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Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center
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144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
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Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, the Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history, art and culture of Waterbury and its neighboring towns. The museum features archival documents, photographs, sculptures, paintings, furniture and many other items.
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177 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
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An entertainment center, Spare Time Bristol & City Sports Grille features 28 lanes of bowling along with a laser tag arena and arcade games. It also offers a full dining menu, party hosting and a full-service bar.