- 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 family entertainment spot, Blue Fox Rock & Bowl, LLC provides a variety of activities for all ages. Along with bowling and a party room, laser tag and miniature golf are also offered at this facility.
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4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 6604
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Learning is fun and exciting at The Adventure Park at Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Kids and teens learn about nature, survival and teamwork through an enjoyable and challenging series of hiking trails, ropes courses and other outdoor elements. The Park closes during heavy rain.
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Bridgeport's Discovery Museum is an interactive learning center dedicated to the sciences. It is especially popular with children. In addition to its main hall, the museum has a large planetarium. Group reservations are recommended.
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Aimed at kids between the ages of 2 and 6, the Discovery Museum & Planetarium offers a variety of exhibits, activities, and diversions, all with an educational focus. It features both permanent and visiting exhibits.
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As a remnant of the 19th century, Old Field Pt Lighthouse is a granite building in use by the Coast Guard. The lighthouse isn't open to tours, but can be viewed from the outside during certain open grounds events.
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Skater City is an indoor amusement facility that features a variety of entertainments. Attractions include roller skating, toxic laser tag, miniature golf, and an extensive video game arcade. The facility hosts birthday parties and special events.
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Maritime Explorium is a hands-on, immersive educational center specializing in maritime activities. The explorium offers activities for all ages and touch on aspects including sensory, kinesthetic, logical, spatial, artistic, linguistic and emotional intelligences.
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Guided individual tours of the Mather House Museum are held during opening hours which covers period furniture and paintings, vintage tools, model ships, and antique toys and dolls. The building is also the headquarters of the Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson.
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Visitors can learn about the history of the Enfield community at the Enfield Historical Society Inc. The society operates the Old Town Hall Museum, the Wallop School Museum, and the Martha A. Parsons House Museum.
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101 E Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
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With views of the harbor, Port Jefferson Village Center is facility that hosts social, recreational, and educational events for the community. Several programs that visitors can enroll in are art, yoga, creative writing, and baking classes.