Free & Cheap Things to Do in Springfield, MA

  • The list below includes 201 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Massachusetts, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Art Museum, Specialty Museums and Gardens.
  • From Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden to Forest Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Amherst, Holyoke and West Hartford.
  • The list below includes 201 free or cheap things to do in or near Springfield, Massachusetts, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Art Museum, Specialty Museums and Gardens.
  • From Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden to Forest Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Springfield and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Amherst, Holyoke and West Hartford.
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22.6 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.
22.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 13 Sheep Hill Drive, West Hartford, CT 6117 MoreLess Info
Short for the Dwight D Eisenhower Memorial Park, Eisenhower Park features a playground area for kids with play structures, swings, and slides. The park also has covered picnic tables and a barbecue grill.
22.6 Miles
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Historic Homes 307 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT 6108 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1964, The Historical Society of East Hartford Inc is a historical society that has the mission of instilling a sense of history to the surrounding community. The society operates the Goodwin Schoolhouse and the Burnham Blacksmith Shop.
23.0 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.
23.3 Miles
100% 30 votes
Parks 1561 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117 MoreLess Info
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.
23.3 Miles
With over 50 lanes available, HOF Silver Lanes offers recreational bowling and leagues for visitors to participate in. During the weekends, the bowling alley has glow-in-the-dark lanes and pins.
23.4 Miles
84% 49 votes
History Museums 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society, is dedicated to preserving the state history from the early 1500's through today. Exhibits include hands-on activities for children, a working WWII assembly line, and thousands of artifacts and memorabilia.
23.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Art Gallery 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT MoreLess Info
Home to collections ranging from the 15th century today is the Saint Joseph College Art Museum. The museum features an array of paintings, sculptures and artifacts that educate on the culture and history of art throughout time.
23.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 70 Simsbury Road, Avon, CT 6001 MoreLess Info
Situated on 9.4 acres, Sperry Park is a sports complex located between Farmington River and Nod Brook. The park provides three baseball and softball fields, a multipurpose athletic field, picnic tables, a concession stand and bleacher seating.
23.4 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 230 Pine Street, Manchester, CT 6040 MoreLess Info
Connecticut Firemen's Historical Society is housed in a retired 1901 fire station that showcases a working Gamewell Fire Alarm System as well as examples of early American craftsmanship related to firefighting such as glassware, lighting, leather making, photography and textiles.
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