- 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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            A four-theater cinema multiplex, Spotlight Theatres shows a variety of first-run Hollywood movies with digital video and sound. Visitors can also dine at the full-service bistro attached to the theater.        
    
    
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            Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art displays many different works of art and special exhibits throughout the year and also hosts festivals, concerts and other events. Their nearly 50,000 piece art collection spans 5,000 years of history.        
    
    
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            Infinity Music Hall & Bistro is a restaurant and music concert venue. It is an intimate, acoustically sound 500-seat music hall, hosting 250 popular live music and comedy shows per year, combined with a four-star restaurant and bar.        
    
    
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            State Cinema is small 2 screen movie theater that shows first run films and features stadium seating with reclining seats. The theater originally opened in 1927 as the Springdale Theater and has operated as a movie house ever since.        
    
    
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            Discipline, knowledge, professionalism, and experience make Serenity Show Stables a world class equestrian establishment. Services include horseback riding lessons, horse sales and leasing, showing up to 2-3 times per month, and boarding.        
    
    
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            AMF Smithtown Lanes is a bowling alley with 36 lanes. Along with traditional bowling, the alley features a snack shop, a cocktail lounge, flat screen TVs, and an arcade.        
    
    
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            At the time of its completion in 1919, the 24-story Traveler's Tower, was the seventh tallest building in the world. Visitors to the tower are treated to an amazing 360 degree, panoramic view of Hartford and the surrounding areas.        
    
    
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            Opened in 1897, Elizabeth Park is situated on 82 acres and features a rose garden, a pond area and open grass fields. The park has walking paths through wooded terrain, basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields and picnic areas.        
    
    
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            Almost two miles of paved walkways that are lit at night make the entire space of Great River Park openly accessible. There is an on-site boat launch, a small white sand beach, and a 350-seat amphitheater.        
    
    
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            Somewhere between an Irish pub and a high energy dance club, Napper Tandy's serves a full menu of pub favorites, and features a full bar. The pub also hosts live music.