- The list below includes 362 free or cheap things to do in or near Waterbury, Connecticut, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Bowling and Art Museum.
- From Library Park to Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Waterbury and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Hartford, West Hartford and Hamden.
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1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105
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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.
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PO Box 2957, Danbury, CT 6813
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As an outdoor amphitheater, Charles Ives Center For the Performing Arts offers a mix of performing arts events in a scenic wilderness environment. Visitors can attend art shows, Shakespeare plays, and music events at the center.
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Rail fans flock to the Danbury Railway Museum in Danbury, Connecticut. It contains one of the country's largest collections of vintage train cars, engines and paraphenalia. The museum also offers train rides and has a large gift boutique.
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Located in Wethersfield, Connecticut, the Wethersfield Cove is a small, sheltered inlet that is a popular launch location for small watercraft. It is the town's most popular fishing spot and is home to the Wethersfield Cove Yacht Club.
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The Danbury Ice Arena is a hockey rink and skating facility that is home to the Danbury Whalers hockey team. In addition to professional hockey, the rink offers open skating, youth leagues, and lessons, and is available for party rentals.
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Featuring a 1.25-mile hiking trail, Talcott Mountain State Park boasts a beautiful observation tower that is open to tourists throughout the week. Visitors should plant to spend roughly 40 minutes on the trail before reaching the tower.
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Connecticut's Danbury Museum & Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of the region's history and culture. The Society offers internships and maintains a gift shop on the museum grounds.
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43 Main Street, Danbury, CT 6810
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Visitors can view a variety of historical sites, artifacts, and exhibits related to the history of Danbury at Danbury Scott-Fanton Museum & Historical Socty Inc. The museum offers guided tours through the preserved historic buildings like the Marian Anderson Studio.
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A National Historic Landmark, the Connecticut State Capitol, offers visitors an opportunity to experience history and politics up close and personal. Visitors can take self-guided tours including the Hall of Flags, and historical displays of famous residents.
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231 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
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Connecticut State Library and State Archives are a history buff's dream destination. Featuring extensive documentation and archival material from the Revolutionary War and early life in New England, visit and you may lose yourself in time.