Free & Cheap Things to Do in Madison, CT

  • 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.
  • 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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25.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds Burritt Street, Southington, CT 06479 MoreLess Info
Panthorn Park is a 139 acre park that has a wide variety of sporting venues. Along with children's play structures, the park has tennis courts, basketball courts, a lacrosse field, and a nature hiking trail.
25.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 181 Thames Street, Groton, CT 6340 MoreLess Info
Organizing trips on an 114 foot party boat, Hel-Cat Dock Fishing takes visitors to the region's prime fishing spots for a day of fishing. Depending on the season, visitors can catch seabass, bluefish, and fluke.
25.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Historic Sites 57 Fort Street, Groton, CT 06340 MoreLess Info
Step back into history by visiting Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, CT where the 1781 Revolutionary War massacre led by traitor Benedict Arnold happened. A restoration of the Ebenezer Avery House, which sheltered the wounded soldiers has been restored on the grounds.
26.0 Miles
77% 22 votes
National & State Parks 5 Cedar Point Rd, East Hampton, NY MoreLess Info
With two lakes and bordered by water, Cedar Point County Park allows visitors to fish, swim and kayak with beach access. The park can be used for hiking, camping and volleyball and has a general store and a playground.
26.0 Miles
90% 72 votes
Historic Sites 57 Fort St, Groton, CT MoreLess Info
The Revolutionary War comes alive at Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, Connecticut. The park contains the fort and the refurbished Ebenezer Avery House, where wounded colonial soldiers received medical treatment.
26.0 Miles
85% 13 votes
Fishing Thames Street, Groton, CT 06340 MoreLess Info
As a party boat, Hel-Cat II Fishing Boat takes visitors on a tour of the region's islands in an 114 foot long vessel. On the fishing charters, visitors can fish for bass, fluke, cod, and more.
26.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Horseback Riding 918 Wheelers Farms Road, Milford, CT 06461 MoreLess Info
An equestrian facility, Spring Meadow Farm offers boarding for horses as well as riding lessons for all ages and experience levels. The facility also trains horses and offers therapeutic riding sessions.
26.2 Miles
97% 634 votes
Specialty Museums 1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton, CT 6349 MoreLess Info
Groton, Connecticut is home to The Submarine Force Museum, a huge repository of submarine-related items and ephemera. Its centerpiece is the USS Nautilus, a decommissioned military submarine now open for tours.
26.2 Miles
80% 284 votes
National & State Parks East Broadway, Milford, CT MoreLess Info
Visitors to Silver Sands State Park in Milford, Connecticut enjoy fishing, swimming, shell collecting and other open-air activities. Entry is free. Swimming is allowed during daylight, but anglers may fish at any time.
26.2 Miles
50% 6 votes
Historic Ships 612 Shark Blvd, Groton, CT 06349 MoreLess Info
Groton's Naval Submarine Base began as a naval yard in 1868, and was converted to a submarine base during World War I. The working base is home to 160 major facilities and 15 nuclear submarines.
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