- 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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175 Quaker Farms Rd, Rt 188, Southbury, CT 06488
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A designated trout park, Southford Falls State Park offers year-round activities including hiking, cross-country skiing and field sports. Located along Eightmile Brook, the 169-acre park features several trails and a scenic waterfall.
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Located on 18-acres of land, the Chester Hill Farm is an equestrian farm that features 5 turnout paddocks, an outdoor ring, and a cross-country course. The farm offers horse-riding lessons to people of all ages and abilities.
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With its own 16' Meade LX200 Schmidt Cassegrain telescope, Frosty Drew Observatory lets visitors view the stars and other astronomical, deep space objects. Among these objects, visitors can see planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more.
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Stratford, Connecticut is home to the Lordship Seawall, a rustic barrier made from bolders, rocks and cement. The Seawall is a popular place to stroll and picnic, and there are many bars and restaurants located nearby. It is open throughout the year.
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557 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
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Featuring a wide expanse of pristine sands, Charlestown Town Beach, is the perfect place to enjoy the surf while avoiding the big crowds. Convenient parking just off the beach, clean changing area and showers are just some of the amenities.
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Providing a beach for sunbathing and swimming, Charlestown Breachway has nearby kayak rentals for visitors to take out into the ocean. The beach has lifeguards on patrol and outdoor showers.
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At Kayak Centre, visitors can enroll in a variety of programs related to the sport of kayaking. The center hosts gentle kayaks trips for novices through the nearby harbor, and a scenic coastal tour with experienced instructors.
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Noted for the presence an observation tower, museum, and visitor's center, Talcott Mountain State Park is a publicly managed park preserve. The park also features a 1.25 mile hiking trail that winds up the slope to the observation area.
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BounceU offers a venue that creates the perfect birthday party venue with large inflatables and personalized details in private bounce stadiums and party rooms. BounceU also goes beyond birthdays to offer open bounces and special events.
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40 Griffin Road North, Windsor, CT 06095
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The SS&C SummerWind Performing Arts Center is an outdoor center for the performing arts venue that has free parking. The venue provides free admission to children under the age of 17.