- The list below includes 321 free or cheap things to do in or near New Britain, Connecticut, including 114 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Museum, Trampoline Parks and History Museums.
- From Walnut Hill Park to George L Chelsey Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Britain and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Hamden and South Windsor.
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Suitable for open and league bowling as well as private events, Lakewood Lanes offers 42 synthetic lanes with automatic scoring. The center has a snack bar and a game area with arcade and redemption games.
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1151 E Center Street, Wallingford, CT 6492
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Honoring those who served in war, the Wallingford Vietnam Veterans Monument stands about 11 feet tall. Located in a park like setting, it borders a soccer field where many youth clubs play and compete.
13.5 Miles
With 19 acres of land, Dart Island State Park offers many walking opportunities and views of the Connecticut River to visitors. Activities available to visitors to at the site include fishing, boating, and bird watching.
13.6 Miles
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and built in 1672, the Nehemiah Royce House is an example of American colonial saltbox architecture. George Washington visited the house twice and slept there in 1775.
13.7 Miles
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.
13.9 Miles
A craft brewery, Back East Brewery makes an array of beers, including ales, IPAs, porters, and seasonal offerings, in addition to special beers with names like the Palate Mallet and Hammer of the Gods.
14.2 Miles
Located on 75 acres of land, Extreme Paintball is a paintball facility that contains six different courses for play. The facility offers open paintball on the weekend as well as private event hosting seven days a week.
14.4 Miles
Noted for the presence an observation tower, museum, and visitor's center, Talcott Mountain State Park is a publicly managed park preserve. The park also features a 1.25 mile hiking trail that winds up the slope to the observation area.
14.6 Miles
An indoor amusement facility, Nomads Adventurequest features a fully stocked video game arcade, a laser tag arena, a climbing wall, and a restaurant with banquet hall. The facility hosts parties, as well.
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100 Bidwell Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
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A full arcade featuring over 60 electronic games are offered at the Nomads Adventure Quest Family Fun Center. A lunch and dinner tavern provides on-site meals, and there is even a miniature golf course, laser tag, bounce house, and rock climbing wall.