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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38.2 Miles
100% 4 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 404 Taconic Road, Greenwich, CT 06831 MoreLess Info
A wild animal reserve focused on sheltering and breeding at-risk species, the LEO Zoological Conservation Center is focused on sustainable conservation. The facility offers educational activities for visitors, but controls the number of human interactions with the animals.
38.3 Miles
73% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 308 Broad Street, Manchester, CT 06040 MoreLess Info
Parkade Cinemas & Entertainment is a 6 screen movie theater that also hosts live entertainment. The theater airs mainstream and independent films and also hosts host birthday parties and special events.
38.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357 MoreLess Info
Close to the beach, Niantic Bay Boardwalk features a mile long boardwalk for visitors to stroll on and take in views of the ocean. Visitors can often see boats taking off in the bay from the shore.
38.4 Miles
33% 3 votes
Marinas Smith Cove, 113 Oswegatchie Hills Road, Niantic, CT 06357 MoreLess Info
Three Belles Marina is a full service boat marina on the Smith Cove. The marina offers access to a variety of fishing and boating grounds and features a fish cleaning station and picnic and grilling areas.
38.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Marinas 17 Smith Avenue, Niantic, CT 6357 MoreLess Info
As a marina, Port Niantic Inc provides visitors with direct access to Niantic River for their boats. It has a picnic area for visitors docking their boats at the marina.
38.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 19-73 Middle Tpke W, Manchester, CT 6042 MoreLess Info
A 3.5-mile loop trail, Laurel Marsh Trail takes visitors past the Hockanum River through woodlands, hills and meadows. The trail is suitable for hiking and provides opportunities for fishing, boating, birdwatching and wildlife viewing.
38.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 9 West Road, Niantic, CT 6357 MoreLess Info
With inshore and offshore trips to choose from, Osprey Sport Fishing Charters offers a fishing experience in a 38 foot pontoon boat. During the trip, visitors have the opportunity to catch a trophy fish, like Striped Bass and shark.
38.6 Miles
82% 51 votes
Farms & Ranches Montauk Highway across from Theodore Roosevelt County Park, Montauk, NY MoreLess Info
The oldest working ranch in US, Deep Hollow Ranch offers its visitors horseback riding adventures on 3,000 acres of hills and beaches. The children can enjoy the Summer Pony Camp, and from the Trading Post can be bought souvenirs such as T-shirts and cowboy hats.
38.6 Miles
87% 15 votes
Parks Dune Road, Southampton, NY MoreLess Info
Situated on the eastern edge of the Shinnecock Inlet, the Shinnecock East County Park in Southampton, New York is an undeveloped beach park. The spot is a favorite location for bass fishing, off-road driving of recreational vehicles and camping.
38.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks County Rd. 39, Southampton, NY MoreLess Info
The Southampton Ice Rink is a 100'x50' seasonal outdoor ice-rink that offers public skating times, hockey league play, lessons, and USFA figure skating programs. Warm up by the fire pit, or enjoy a snack or drink from the concessions stand.
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