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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From the merchant: Our family style restaurant brings you a piece of Italy with fresh traditional home-style cooking.
13.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Historic Districts Corner of Academy Hill and Elm Street, Stratford, CT MoreLess Info
Academy Hill is a community park and veteran's memorial in Stratford's Historic District. The memorial features an open field where a variety of colonial re-enactments are held in addition to several other large monuments.
13.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Historic Homes 967 Academy Hill, Stratford, CT 06615 MoreLess Info
Built in 1750, the preserved Stratford Historical Society Capt David Judson House today has tours that demonstrate life in the 18th century. The house contains period furniture and the attached museum has many items from the era and beyond.
13.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bars 1884 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615 MoreLess Info
An establishment devoted to its community, Hards Corner Tavern is a place for socialization, camaraderie, and relaxation. The tavern features karaoke and live entertainment throughout the week and is suitable for events from birthday parties to first communion parties.
13.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 1465 Barnum Avenue, Stratford, CT 06614 MoreLess Info
An old-style bowling alley, Barnum Duckpin Bowling Lanes & Duckpin Lounge offers multiple lanes of duckpin bowling as well as a full service Italian restaurant and bar. The restaurant serves a wide variety of pizzas, including clams casino and meatball.
13.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
Swimming Pool N Main St Extension, Wallingford, CT 06492 MoreLess Info
Wallingford Community Pool is a large pool that features six lap lanes and 3-4 areas for open splashing and swimming. The pool has lifeguards on duty and offers water noodles and other pool toys.
13.6 Miles
67% 9 votes
Specialty Museums 1410 Honeyspot Road Extension, Stratford, CT MoreLess Info
Intended for children, the Garbage Museum in Stratford, Connecticut is dedicated to the history of American waste disposal. This fun, fascinating museum is also interesting for adult visitors. Group tours require a reservation.
13.7 Miles
73% 73 votes
Beaches Dorne Drive, Stratford, CT MoreLess Info
Stratford's Short Beach is a municipal beach noted for three species of wildlife: horseshoe crabs, piping plover and nesting terns. The plovers and terns are especially important to conservationists because they nest on the ground and require safe locations to do so.
13.7 Miles
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Beaches 198 Seaside Avenue, Guilford, CT 6437 MoreLess Info
Located near Guilford Point, Jacobs Beach consists of a 25 acre beach, picnic shelters, a playground, various sports courts, and more. Visitors can take their boats into the water or go swimming at the shore.
13.8 Miles
30% 10 votes
Bowling 980 N Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 MoreLess Info
A 40-lane bowling center, Wallingford Bowl offers synthetic lanes and automatic scoring suitable for open and league bowlers. The center provides a snack bar, cosmic bowling and arcade games along with a full bar and lounge.
13.8 Miles
38% 8 votes
Movie Theaters 970 North Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492 MoreLess Info
Holiday Stadium 10 Cinemas is a movie theater that seeks to provide an entertaining and affordable movie viewing experience to its guests. The theater offers different specials, including matinee pricing and student discounts.
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