- The list below includes 266 free or cheap things to do in or near Stratford, Connecticut, including 123 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Bowling, Go Karts and Children's Entertainment.
- From Lordship Seawall to Short Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Stratford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Norwalk, Hamden and Milford.
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Enjoy authentic Jamaican dishes such as jerk chicken or pork, Escovitched Snapper, and more
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Intended for children, the Garbage Museum in Stratford, Connecticut is dedicated to the history of American waste disposal. This fun, fascinating museum is also interesting for adult visitors. Group tours require a reservation.
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1465 Barnum Avenue, Stratford, CT 06614
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An old-style bowling alley, Barnum Duckpin Bowling Lanes & Duckpin Lounge offers multiple lanes of duckpin bowling as well as a full service Italian restaurant and bar. The restaurant serves a wide variety of pizzas, including clams casino and meatball.
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Aviation fans enjoy visiting Stratford's National Helicopter Museum. The museum educates on the unique development of the helicopter in comparison to other aircraft and features an array of photographs and models of helicopters through time.
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An establishment devoted to its community, Hards Corner Tavern is a place for socialization, camaraderie, and relaxation. The tavern features karaoke and live entertainment throughout the week and is suitable for events from birthday parties to first communion parties.
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721 Barnum Avenue Cutoff, Stratford, CT
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Featuring an outdoor, Grand Prix themed track, visitors can compete against friends, family, and other guests in a go-kart race. Each ride lasts 5 minutes and allows for visitors to make 25 laps.
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Since 1898, the Connecticut Audubon Society had focused on conservation efforts through environmental education and preservation of local birds and their habitats. An animal exhibit room is featured on site as well as views of the habitats from observation platforms.
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1 Milford Point Road, Milford, CT 06460
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Located in a marshland, The Coastal Center at Milford Point provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. From the center, visitors can learn about the birds that visit the region, from shore birds to migrating birds.
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Visitors can rent bikes, stand-up paddleboards, motor scooters, kayaks, and a variety of beach equipment at Scoot & Paddle. The shop is locally owned and operated and visitors can explore Long Island Sound, marshlands, lakes, roads, and more.
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Milford's Walnut Beach is a resort community that also features public events and shopping. Its breezy boardwalk is a popular spot for afternoon strolling and people watching. The Walnut Beach community also holds closed events, which are off-limits to non-members.
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Bridgeport, Connecticut is home to the Barnum Museum, an eclectic institution honoring the life and work of circus magnate and celebrated prankster P.T. Barnum. The museum has an extensive collection of Barnum's property and is also notable for its unusual combination of Islamic, Gothic, Byzantine and Romanesqu…