- The list below includes 248 free or cheap things to do in or near Madison, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
- From Hammonasset Beach State Park to Scranton Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Madison and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Hamden, Middletown and Waterford.
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Locals and residents love spending time at McCook Beach & Park in East Lyme, Connecticut. An inexpensive pass is required for entrance. The park contains two beaches, shady picnic areas and plenty of verdant open spaces.
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As a family run operation, Sunbeam Fleet takes visitors on small group excursions on a party boat. Each trip targets a specific fish; either sea bass, porgy, bottom fish, or black fish.
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Hogan's Alley Paintball Llc features six different paintball courses and a paintball superstore on site. They host events and offer open play, gear rentals, and group reservations for 10 or more people.
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A multi-purpose recreation center, Bartlem Park offers an array of activities for the entire family. On hot days, the community can enjoy swimming in the park's public pool. Other amenities include playground equipment, sports fields and a community garden.
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Located on 28 acres, the Hallockville Museum Farm contains over 19 historic houses and buildings to visit. Activities available include museum tours, classes, guided birds walks, folk art shows, and fairs.
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Affiliated with Wesleyan University and located on the University campus, the Van Vleck Observatory features three domed onsite telescopes. The observatory is frequently used for research and educational purposes, and has a portable planetarium.
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A movie theater multiplex with luxury amenities, the Regal theater in Waterford shows primarily newly released Hollywood films in digital video and sound. The theater features reclining leather seats with swivel tables, and serves a variety of refreshments.
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Lock 12 Historical Park is essentially a public area based on a restored section of the Farmington Canal. Popular features of the park include a nearly three mile biking and hiking trail, picnic areas, and a museum.
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Meriden's Hubbard Park, sometimes called Hubbard State Park, is a municipal area with free amenities for visitors. The park spans 1800 acres. Its central feature is a stone tower that rises more than 30 feet into the air and affords gorgeous views of the surrounding landscape.
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The Cheshire Historical Society is an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the area to the local community. The organization owns and operates an antique shop that contains products from years pre-1985.