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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11.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing 1 Bridge Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy charter fishing aboard a customized 41 foot Hatteras with well-known Captain Pete Wheeler at Sea Sprite Sport Fishing. Captain Pete has been chartering fishing trips full time since 1977.
11.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Fort Saybrook Monument Park, Old Saybrook, CT 6475 MoreLess Info
The historic Old Saybrook Monument fort is a 17-acre park that depicts that history of the county of Saybrook. The fort has panoramic views of the mouth of the Connecticut River.
12.0 Miles
95% 208 votes
Islands Branford, CT MoreLess Info
Numbering roughly one hundred islands, the archipelago called the Thimble Islands sits off the coast of Connecticut. The islands are a popular destination for locals and tourists, including anglers and boating enthusiasts.
12.0 Miles
96% 538 votes
Castles 67 River Rd., East Haddam, CT MoreLess Info
Take a trip back in time on a tour of Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam, Connecticut. Tours are available in the spring and summer. Large groups must schedule tours in advance.
12.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Marinas 145 S Montowese Street, Branford, CT 6405 MoreLess Info
Brewer Bruce & Johnson's Marina offers a full service facility for boaters and yacht owners, with both long-term and short-term slip rentals during the summer. In addition to trained service mechanics, the Marina also offers a winter storage service.
12.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Islands Old Lyme, CT MoreLess Info
Featuring a variety of migrating swallows in the thousands, Goose Island is an island located off the Connecticut shoreline. The island landscape is grassy and can be accessed by kayak.
12.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks Melrose Avenue, Branford, CT 06405 MoreLess Info
Situated on 44.6 acres, Foote Family Memorial Park provides a river view as well as facilities for baseball, soccer and tennis. The park also has walking paths, playgrounds, a pavilion, restroom facilities and open grass areas surrounded by trees.
12.3 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.
12.4 Miles
74% 42 votes
Bridges Bridge Road, East Haddam, CT MoreLess Info
Connecting a park on the Haddam side with the Godspeed Opera House on the other side, the East Haddam Swing Bridge is a distinctive local landmark that provides picturesque views.
12.4 Miles
83% 6 votes
Historic Sites 29 Main St, East Haddam, CT 06423 MoreLess Info
Run by The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Natahan Hale Schoolhouse is a former schoolhouse from the mid 1700s. The teacher of this school was Nathan Hale, who was hung by the British in 1776.
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