Free & Cheap Things to Do in Washington, CT

  • The list below includes 153 free or cheap things to do in or near Washington, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Art Gallery.
  • From Averill Farm to The Silo Cooking School at Hunt Hill Farm, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Washington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Danbury, Bristol, Kent and Waterbury.
  • The list below includes 153 free or cheap things to do in or near Washington, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Art Gallery.
  • From Averill Farm to The Silo Cooking School at Hunt Hill Farm, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Washington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Danbury, Bristol, Kent and Waterbury.
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59% 32 votes
History Museums 820 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 6604 MoreLess Info
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…
32.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Historic Districts Corner of Academy Hill and Elm Street, Stratford, CT MoreLess Info
Academy Hill is a community park and veteran's memorial in Stratford's Historic District. The memorial features an open field where a variety of colonial re-enactments are held in addition to several other large monuments.
32.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Historic Homes 967 Academy Hill, Stratford, CT 06615 MoreLess Info
Built in 1750, the preserved Stratford Historical Society Capt David Judson House today has tours that demonstrate life in the 18th century. The house contains period furniture and the attached museum has many items from the era and beyond.
32.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Art Museum 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 6604 MoreLess Info
A part of the local community college, Housatonic Museum of Art features a wide collection of works from both traditional and modern artisans. Open to the community, exhibits are changed frequently and are often used in classroom education.
32.0 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bars 1884 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615 MoreLess Info
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.
32.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 96 Foss Hill, Middletown, CT 06459 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with Wesleyan University and located on the University campus, the Van Vleck Observatory features three domed onsite telescopes. The observatory is frequently used for research and educational purposes, and has a portable planetarium.
32.1 Miles
47% 19 votes
Music Venue 6 Crannell Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 MoreLess Info
Originally a vaudeville theatre, the Chance Theatre in Poughkeepsie dates back to 1912. In the 1980s, it became a popular rock venue headlining big names like The Ramones, The Police and Muddy Waters.
32.2 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.
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- 1 votes
Beaches S St & Ocean Avenue, West Haven, CT 6516 MoreLess Info
South Street Beach is a sandy crescent beach known for being relatively quiet and uncrowded. The beach features several rocky outcroppings that make good fishing spots. Visitors can also swim (unsupervised, there are no lifeguards) and go boating.
32.2 Miles
83% 12 votes
Cultural Centers 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 MoreLess Info
As a community art gallery space, Mid-Hudson Heritage Center features a new exhibition every month in a variety of different art mediums. The permanent exhibits include collaborative murals from students and volunteers in the community.
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