- The list below includes 268 free or cheap things to do in or near New Hartford, Connecticut, including 107 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Recreation Centers, Paddleboarding and Tubing.
- From Farmington River Tubing to Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, South Windsor and Simsbury.
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1615 Stanley St., New Britain, CT
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Located on the campus of Central Connecticut State University, the Copernican Observatory & Planetarium provides lectures, observing sessions and other, astronomical-related activities at no cost. In addition, there is a regularly scheduled, free show held on Saturdays.
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Featuring a 100-acre campus replete with historical buildings, Trinity College, is a liberal arts college located in Hartford. Campus life is highlighted by the weekly 49-bell Carillon and organ concerts and events held in the soaring campus Chapel.
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Cirone Studios is an art gallery and custom framing studio residing in a turn of the century Victorian building. The studio offers a wide selection of western movie posters with limited or open edition prints.
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A National Historic Landmark, the Connecticut State Capitol, offers visitors an opportunity to experience history and politics up close and personal. Visitors can take self-guided tours including the Hall of Flags, and historical displays of famous residents.
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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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Newington Arena features two indoor ice rinks and hosts hockey leagues, figure skating competitions and offers public skating. The arena also offers skating classes and is available for special events and birthday parties.
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Also known as the Newington Arena, the Connecticut Skating Center is a competition scale ice rink that hosts hockey leagues and games, ice skating, figure skating, and ice shows. The facility also offers skating lessons.
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Walking, fishing, kayaking, boating, and sailing are some of the activities to enjoy at Crescent Lake. Next to Richard's Orchard's, picnicking and hunting (during season with permits) areas are open, but open fires, alcohol, and swimming are prohibited.
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An amphitheater with capacity for 30,000 people, XFINITY Theatre offers both outdoor lawn and indoor seating along with a concession area. The theater is home to events including concerts and festivals.
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Vintage Radio & Communications Museum of Connecticut
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115 Pierson Ln, Windsor, CT 6095
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Windsor's Vintage Radio & Communications Museum is far more than a simple collection of exhibits. It also offers kids' programs, radio repair, instructional seminars and other services for all ages.