Free & Cheap Things to Do in New Haven, CT

  • The list below includes 257 free or cheap things to do in or near New Haven, Connecticut, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Music Venue, Libraries and National & State Parks.
  • From Yale University to Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Haven and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hamden, Milford, Fairfield and Stratford.
  • The list below includes 257 free or cheap things to do in or near New Haven, Connecticut, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Music Venue, Libraries and National & State Parks.
  • From Yale University to Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Haven and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hamden, Milford, Fairfield and Stratford.
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Sample traditional cuisine from Punjab, Gujarat, Bengal, and southern India, which ranges from homemade paneer to tandoori-grilled meats
12.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Marinas 955 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, CT 6614 MoreLess Info
A marina and boat dealership, Tuna's Boardwalk Marina offers a variety of services and amenities. Services include docking, maintenance, repairs, and refueling. The marina also has members only showers and restrooms, and offers a variety of boats for sale.
12.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 520 S Main Street, Cheshire, CT 6410 MoreLess Info
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.
12.5 Miles
100% 7 votes
Arts Centers 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT 06437 MoreLess Info
The Guilford Art Center is an art gallery, school, and store that features a number of different services and artworks on display. Art exhibits, works on display, and artistic classes are among the attractions offered at the center.
12.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Sites 1151 E Center Street, Wallingford, CT 6492 MoreLess Info
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.
12.5 Miles
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Historic Homes 538 N Main Street, Wallingford, CT 6492 MoreLess Info
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.
12.7 Miles
88% 200 votes
Farms & Ranches 606 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Shelton, CT MoreLess Info
Headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, the 400-acre Jones Family Farm is renowned for its Christmas trees. Half of the farm's acreage is devoted to the hand-planted pine trees sold during the winter holidays.
12.7 Miles
75% 8 votes
Haunted Tours 60 N Plains Highway, Wallingford, CT 06492 MoreLess Info
An outdoor haunted attraction, the Trail of Terror features costumed actors and special-effects laden set-pieces that mix a darkly humorous sensibility with ample scares. The trail features a variety of terrains and scenarios.
12.8 Miles
94% 16 votes
Bird Watching 1 Milford Point Road, Milford, CT 06460 MoreLess Info
Located in a marshland, The Coastal Center at Milford Point provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. From the center, visitors can learn about the birds that visit the region, from shore birds to migrating birds.
12.8 Miles
60% 10 votes
Go Karts 721 Barnum Avenue Cutoff, Stratford, CT MoreLess Info
Featuring an outdoor, Grand Prix themed track, visitors can compete against friends, family, and other guests in a go-kart race. Each ride lasts 5 minutes and allows for visitors to make 25 laps.
12.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 20 Church Street, Guilford, CT 6437 MoreLess Info
Featuring a variety of vintage style gifts, Gallery Raffael offers an eclectic mix of hats, shawls, jewelry, and other trinkets for visitors to purchase. The gallery features work from local craftsmen and artists.
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