Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hartford, CT

  • The list below includes 314 free or cheap things to do in or near Hartford, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Parks.
  • From Elizabeth Park to Bushnell Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Hartford, Springfield, Simsbury and South Windsor.
  • The list below includes 314 free or cheap things to do in or near Hartford, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Music Venue, Art Museum and Parks.
  • From Elizabeth Park to Bushnell Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Hartford, Springfield, Simsbury and South Windsor.
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34.0 Miles
68% 68 votes
Food Shops New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
When visiting New Haven, lover's of Italian food and traditions must visit Little Italy. Take a stroll through this tree-lined neighborhood and choose from any of the shops and restaurants that feature the finest in Italian cuisine.
34.0 Miles
100% 9 votes
Dog Park Chapel & Union Street, New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
Close to downtown, Union Street Dog Park offers lots of open space for pets to run and play. Featuring a section for smaller dogs, it is safe for all breeds. Other park amenities include benches and a doggie drinking fountain.
34.0 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 570 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
Located within an historic district, Wooster Square Park provides visitors with a natural green expanse in a quaint downtown setting. The park offers numerous trails and picnic areas, and is noted for the blooming of its cherry trees each Spring.
34.1 Miles
93% 15 votes
Cemeteries NW Corner 47 Town Street, Norwich, CT 06360 MoreLess Info
Bucolic Norwich, Connecticut is home to the Norwichtown Historic Cemetary. The cemetary, which was established in the Colonial Era and is one of Connecticut's oldest, contains the graves of many significant figures in Norwich history.
34.1 Miles
92% 63 votes
Movie Theaters 86 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
New Haven's Criterion Cinemas is a movie muiltiplex that shows first-run Hollywood movies in all digital video and sound. The theater also shows classic films and cult classics as part of special series.
34.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Music Venue 212 Crown Street, New Haven, CT 06510 MoreLess Info
Located in downtown New Haven, the Pacific Standard Tavern is a restaurant, bar, and live music venue that hosts a variety of local and regionally touring acts. The facility features a full bar, and serves an array of microbrews.
34.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 46 Church Street, Branford, CT 6405 MoreLess Info
As a dog friendly park, visitors can bring their dogs along for a hike through the trails of Young's Pond. Visitors can explore the surrounding woods, which has remnants of old structures to see.
34.2 Miles
100% 10 votes
Children's Museums 84 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford, CT 06405 MoreLess Info
The history of the area, including the Thimble Islands is offered by the Stony Creek Museum. The museum presents various events throughout the year and includes the area history in the form of pictures, objects, manuscripts, artifacts and memorabilia.
34.2 Miles
95% 63 votes
Specialty Museums 1 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
Commemorating the organization that was founded in New Haven in 1882, the Knights of Columbus Museum, opened to the public in 1982. The museum is dedicated to archiving and exhibiting documents and artifacts about the organization's history and works.
34.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Children's Play Area 18 Knollwood Drive, Clinton, CT 06413 MoreLess Info
A children's play center, Bounce! Fun Center features a number of inflatable play houses, structures and slides as well as an arcade with video and redemption games. The center offers food and drinks, inflatable house rentals and party hosting.
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