- 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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Kids and adults learn while having fun at the Connecticut Science Center. Its exhibits include Egyptian sarcophagi, fossils, bones, gemstones and preserved insects. Scouting groups and school field trips are welcome and should reserve tickets in advance.
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The Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is an outdoor riverside park and entertainment venue that hosts a variety of performances, including plays, concerts, and other shows. The plaza also offers scenic walking and jogging areas.
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Connecticut's Old State House, a registered National Landmark, is much more than a typical museum. Featuring 22,000 square feet of historic rooms, interactive displays, guided or self-guided tours and more; discover democracy and citizenship in action.
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With multiple stages, Phoenix Theater features an array of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. Community outreach and educational programs are also a priority with this theater which includes their popular theater camps.
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In addition to two sandy beaches and a salt marsh, Cove Island Park features expansive lawn for general access and play. Guests can also enjoy walking trails, a cycling path, and a children's playground.
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Children can enjoy ranger-led outdoor adventures or a hike for the entire family at Caleb State Park in Smithtown, New York. Many trails are set to a beautiful natural scenery, open for running, walking, and biking.
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Open to the public all year round, the Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens is a 93 acre sanctuary that hosts a variety of special events and programs. The arboretum promotes conservation and sustainability.
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Huck Finn Adventures & Sales has provided kayak and canoe rentals on the Farmington River since 1983. They also offer guided trips of distances 3, 5, and 9 miles that last for 1 to 3 hours.
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Paul T. Given County Park, Rtes 25 & 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787
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Visitors can enjoy canoe and kayaking along a 5 and half mile stretch of the Nissequogue River with Nissequogue River Canoe & Kayak Rentals Inc. Trips can start or end at 'Headwaters' at Paul T. Given County Park.
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Paul T. Given County Park is located along the Nissequogue River. The park, which also has benches and picnic tables, offers river access, which makes it a suitable spot for boating, fishing, kayaking, or canoeing.