Free & Cheap Things to Do in West Hartford, CT

  • The list below includes 312 free or cheap things to do in or near West Hartford, Connecticut, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Children's Museums, Hiking Trails and Maze.
  • From West Hartford Reservoir to Westmoor Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in West Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Middletown, South Windsor and Simsbury.
  • The list below includes 312 free or cheap things to do in or near West Hartford, Connecticut, including 116 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Children's Museums, Hiking Trails and Maze.
  • From West Hartford Reservoir to Westmoor Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in West Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Middletown, South Windsor and Simsbury.
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The ice rink, which was first opened in September 1968, offers public skating sessions in a safe and friendly environment
2.7 Miles
86% 29 votes
Colleges & Universities 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
Featuring a 100-acre campus replete with historical buildings, Trinity College, is a liberal arts college located in Hartford. Campus life is highlighted by the weekly 49-bell Carillon and organ concerts and events held in the soaring campus Chapel.
3.1 Miles
96% 115 votes
Historic Buildings 210 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT MoreLess Info
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.
3.1 Miles
95% 20 votes
Libraries 231 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT MoreLess Info
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.
3.3 Miles
19% 21 votes
Music Venue 31 Webster Street, Hartford, CT 06114 MoreLess Info
Featuring a concert stage with clear acoustics, Webster Theater functions as a venue for performing artists of all kinds. They also have a bar that is separate from the theater area.
3.5 Miles
56% 16 votes
Observation Decks 1 Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183 MoreLess Info
At the time of its completion in 1919, the 24-story Traveler's Tower, was the seventh tallest building in the world. Visitors to the tower are treated to an amazing 360 degree, panoramic view of Hartford and the surrounding areas.
3.5 Miles
67% 6 votes
Cultural Centers 21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
Located within a historic 1876 building, the Charter Oak Cultural Center is a facility that offers a number of educational services for members of the local community. Performing arts shows, literacy-based classes, and after school programs are among these services.
3.5 Miles
90% 31 votes
Art Museum 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art displays many different works of art and special exhibits throughout the year and also hosts festivals, concerts and other events. Their nearly 50,000 piece art collection spans 5,000 years of history.
3.6 Miles
97% 694 votes
Art Museum 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
Located in Hartford, Connecticut, the Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum dedicated to collecting and preserving art from all countries and time periods, with a particular emphasis on American art. It was the first public art music in the United States.
3.6 Miles
93% 59 votes
Breweries 16 Tobey Rd, Bloomfield, CT 6002 MoreLess Info
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.
3.6 Miles
97% 38 votes
Cemeteries 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114 MoreLess Info
Established in 1864, Cedar Hill Cemetery, is the final resting place of many famous Americans. Visitors that tour the grounds are captivated by the tranquility of the 270-acres of gardens, wetlands, and woodlands.
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