- The list below includes 407 free or cheap things to do in or near Meriden, Connecticut, including 117 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Walking Trails, Art Gallery and Paintball.
- From Hubbard Park to Meriden Linear Trails, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Meriden and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Hartford, West Hartford and Hamden.
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231 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
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Connecticut State Library and State Archives are a history buff's dream destination. Featuring extensive documentation and archival material from the Revolutionary War and early life in New England, visit and you may lose yourself in time.
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Established in 1797, Grove Street Cemetery, was the first chartered cemetery in the nation and was the first designed for family plots. The cemetery serves as the final resting place for many historically significant figures and has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
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From its earliest beginnings in 1894, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, has been continually dedicated to touching the lives of those in the region through musical excellence. Nationally recognized for its institutional vision, this award-winning orchestra has been featured in a major motion picture.
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53 E. Industrial Dr, Branford, CT 6405
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Founded in 2010, the Thimble Islands Brewing Company has become a local favorite for quality beers. The brewery offers a wide selection of standard brews, as well as a select few specialty and seasonal labels available only through the brewery.
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Located within a historic 1876 building, the Charter Oak Cultural Center is a facility that offers a number of educational services for members of the local community. Performing arts shows, literacy-based classes, and after school programs are among these services.
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Home to a salt water lake, West Haven Beaches offers visitors an area for sunbathing and walking at its beach. The beach has a boardwalk with local businesses and benches to sit on.
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121 Wall St, New Haven, CT 06511
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Yale University's Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library is located in New Haven, Connecticut. It contains ancient and archival books, maps, letters and other historically important material and is one of the world's most important research libraries.
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The Connecticut Children’s Museum is an educational museum that offers hands-on science and nature lessons for families, school groups, and community organizations. The museum features a dome planetarium.
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Visit Toad's Place for the best in live music entertainment and nightlife action, in New Haven. This college bar kicks it every night with up and coming artists, dance parties, and even amenities to rent out for your next private party.
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Located in Hartford, Connecticut, the Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum dedicated to collecting and preserving art from all countries and time periods, with a particular emphasis on American art. It was the first public art music in the United States.