- 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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Featuring a bandshell for events, Library Park has open grass areas with trees lining the park's perimeter. The park provides a gazebo and benches as well as a walking trail along the outer edge of the park.
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144 W Main Street, Waterbury, CT 6702
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Mattatuck Museum of Mattatuck Historical Society preserves the history of Connecticut anciently known as Mattatuck. The Museum collects, preserves, studies and exhibits American art and history with a focus on the art and cultural history of Connecticut.
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Known for its sandy riverside beach and rocky hiking trails, Indian Well State Park is enjoyed by guests of all ages. The park offers boat access and swimming as well as field sports, river fishing and picnicking.
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A bowling center featuring 40 lanes, Spare Time Bristol offers open and league bowling along with a laser tag arena. The center provides a sports grill, high-definition televisions, private event hosting and arcade games.
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A small corner park, Constitution Park features an open grass field with trees lining the perimeter of the park. It has a lighted walking trail, park benches and a flag pole displaying the American flag.
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Diverse activities await at SportsCenter of Connecticut, located in Shelton. Ice skating, paintball, hockey, golf, putt-putt and much more await visitors throughout the year. SportsCenter also houses an arts-and-crafts center called Glitter.
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Riverview Park is a scenic facility with a playground, baseball fields, and basketball court. The park is also the site of a 1950 War Memorial building with markers of the names of Shelton soldiers lining the walkway.
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1 Burlingame State Park, Charlestown, RI 02813
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A large-scale campground with spacious camp sites, Burlingame State Park Camp Ground is convenient to both woods and beach. There is a camp store that stays open until 10 pm, and there are restrooms.
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A miniature golf course that features an array of varied and distinctive holes, Breezy Acres Mini-Golf offers obstacles like windmills, lighthouses, and other classic structures. The course features discounts for kids and seniors.
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Old Farm School
151 School St. Corner of Park Ave (Rt 178), Bloomfield, CT 06002
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Built in 1796, Old Farm School operated as a school house up until 1922. Currently, it has been restored by a local historical society and is open to tours on Sundays.