- 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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Kids and adults learn while having fun at the Connecticut Science Center. Its exhibits include Egyptian sarcophagi, fossils, bones, gemstones and preserved insects. Scouting groups and school field trips are welcome and should reserve tickets in advance.
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The Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is an outdoor riverside park and entertainment venue that hosts a variety of performances, including plays, concerts, and other shows. The plaza also offers scenic walking and jogging areas.
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149 Farms Village Rd, Rt 309, Simsbury, CT 06070
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Featuring a beautiful, wooded park setting, Stratton Brook State Park offers year-round fun and activities. This includes fishing and swimming in the warmer months, and outdoor sports like skiing or ice skating in the winter.
24.6 Miles
Almost two miles of paved walkways that are lit at night make the entire space of Great River Park openly accessible. There is an on-site boat launch, a small white sand beach, and a 350-seat amphitheater.
24.7 Miles
The best place to sample locally brewed beers, the Thomas Hooker Brewery is open during the weekends for beer sampling. This is also a great place to drink quality craft beer and, at the same time, meet local people.
24.7 Miles
The Sloane-Stanley Museum & Kent Furnace is a historical museum that displays a large variety of early American tools. The museum is also home to the Kent Furnace, which is a historic furnace that began producing pig iron in 1826.
24.7 Miles
The Morrison Gallery is a nationally renowned modern art and sculpture museum that features the works of local and nationally known artists. The gallery uses its indoor and outdoor spaces for special exhibitions and is open daily for visitors.
24.7 Miles
The Ober Gallery is a privately owned art gallery and exhibition space featuring works from local artists throughout the region. The gallery is also noted for housing numerous important works of modern Russian art as well.
24.8 Miles
Home of the Blue Trail, Macedonia Brook State Park is popular with hikers and backpackers. This locale is also equipped with numerous camping sites and with water access, provides for recreational stream fishing.
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Decorated with the work of regional artists, PS Gallery features a mix of contemporary and traditional paintings, pottery, and crafts to view. These paintings cover everything from portraits to landscapes.