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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36.3 Miles
75% 4 votes
Art Gallery 45 Franklin Street, Stamford, CT 06901 MoreLess Info
Franklin Street Works is a charming contemporary café that also houses art by local artists. Visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee or lunch while browsing the spaces three separate galleries.
36.4 Miles
93% 59 votes
Breweries 16 Tobey Rd, Bloomfield, CT 6002 MoreLess Info
The best place to sample locally brewed beers, the Thomas Hooker Brewery is open during the weekends for beer sampling. This is also a great place to drink quality craft beer and, at the same time, meet local people.
36.4 Miles
67% 9 votes
National & State Parks Route 16, Colchester, CT 06447 MoreLess Info
Featuring Connecticut's historical covered bridges, Salmon River State Forest consists of a large river and its surrounding forest. Visitors are allowed to hunt and fish in the park. There is also a designated picnic area that has grills.
36.4 Miles
42% 12 votes
Movie Theaters 118 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06901 MoreLess Info
Featuring full digital projection and sound, Bow Tie Majestic 6 is a movie theater showing the latest released films to its guests. Visitors to the theater enjoy the many amenities provided, including concessions, closed captioning devices, and assisted listening devices.
36.4 Miles
20% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 307 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT 06901 MoreLess Info
As the taping location of daytime shows like Jerry Springer and Maury, Rich Forum Box Office provides visitors with the opportunity to be a part of the live audience for television shows in its theater.
36.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2595 Noyack Road, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 MoreLess Info
Spanning 187 acres, the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a variety of diverse habitats, including forest, beach, lagoon, fields, and salt marsh. Visitors can see a vast array of wildlife, including birds, painted turtles, and white tailed deer.
36.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Tennis 62 Douglas Street, Bloomfield, CT 6002 MoreLess Info
With classes for both adults and children, Bloomfield Tennis Club provides visitors of all skill levels with three hard courts and two Har-Tru courts. The club allows non-members to play on its courts up to two times a month.
37.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bowling 39 Spencer Street, Manchester, CT 6040 MoreLess Info
The classic styled Holiday Lanes bowling alley offers duckpin style bowling to patrons. This alley also has an onsite bar where visitors can grab a beer or drink while they bowl.
37.1 Miles
89% 19 votes
Parks Westover Road, Stamford, CT 06902 MoreLess Info
Fort Stamford Park – Goodbody Garden offers photo opportunities for fans of perennial flowers. The location, which was also the home of a Revolutionary War-era barracks, is also a suitable destination for history buffs.
37.1 Miles
95% 20 votes
Parks Veterans Memorial Highway, Smithtown, NY 11787 MoreLess Info
Blydenburgh Park is a 627 acre park that includes wooded areas, hills, and a portion of the Nissequogue River. The park is often used for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, camping, or boating in the river.
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