Free & Cheap Things to Do in Essex, CT

  • 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.
  • 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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47.6 Miles
89% 18 votes
Breweries Wakefield, RI 2879 MoreLess Info
Locally-produced beers are the speciality at Whaler's Brewing Company. Flagship beers like Hazelnut Cream Stout and American Strong Ale are guest favorites. Open Friday through Sunday, and samples are available.
47.7 Miles
50% 2 votes
Beaches 1401 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield, CT 6824 MoreLess Info
Sasco Hill beach is a beautiful beach offering privacy and a quiet atmosphere as well as many amenities such as picnicking, kayaking, sailing and birdwatching. The beach also features BBQ grills, an adjacent golf course and views of the harbor.
47.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 325 Columbia Street, Wakefield, RI 2879 MoreLess Info
The City of Kingstown is served by The Neighborhood Guild as a center for community events, programs, and information. The guild sponsors fitness classes and programs in the recreation center, and coordinates a variety of community functions.
47.9 Miles
79% 198 votes
Lighthouses 1460 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI 2882 MoreLess Info
The majestic Point Judith Lighthouse is 51 feet tall and sits on the mouth of Narragansett Bay. The lighthouse is closed to visitors, but the grounds are usually open in clement weather. The Point Judith Lighthouse is managed by the United States Coast Guard.
47.9 Miles
58% 12 votes
Bowling 756 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI 02879 MoreLess Info
At the Old Mountain Lanes, guests can go bowling or eat and drink in the bowling alley's bar and restaurant. The bowling alley also hosts birthday parties and hosts bowling leagues and clubs.
47.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 1444 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI 02882 MoreLess Info
Rose Nulman Park is dedicated to Rose Nulman who passed away in 1993 and left the park open permanently for public recreational use. This park features a few benches, views of the ocean, and the Point Judith lighthouse.
48.0 Miles
50% 6 votes
Horseback Riding 57 E Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT 06759 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with Windfield Morgan Farm, Lee's Riding Stable offers a variety of horseback riding experiences. The facility offers pony rides for young children as well as trail rides for riders ages 7 and up. Riding lessons are also available.
48.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 1000 E Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790 MoreLess Info
A 20-lane bowling facility, Sky Top Lanes offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring and bumpers. The center provides arcade games, a snack bar, private event and party hosting, a lounge and a pro shop.
48.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 45 Broad Rock Road, Wakefield, RI 2879 MoreLess Info
The Young Men's Christian Assn of Greater Providence is a community organization dedicated to bettering the lives of the local residents. Gymnasiums, community programs, and camps are among the services provided by the YMCA.
48.2 Miles
17% 6 votes
Mini Golf Point Judith Road, Narragansett, RI 02882 MoreLess Info
From bankshot basketball to a carousel, Adventure Land features an 18-hole miniature golf course landscaped with streams, rocks, and nautical items such as a lighthouse. In addition to the course, the center has bumper boats, batting cages, and other attractions.