Free & Cheap Things to Do in West Haven, CT

  • The list below includes 261 free or cheap things to do in or near West Haven, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Hiking Trails, Bowling and Specialty Museums.
  • From Maltby Lakes to Savin Rock Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in West Haven and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Hamden, Milford and Fairfield.
  • The list below includes 261 free or cheap things to do in or near West Haven, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Hiking Trails, Bowling and Specialty Museums.
  • From Maltby Lakes to Savin Rock Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in West Haven and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Hamden, Milford and Fairfield.
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10.7 Miles
96% 24 votes
National & State Parks 200 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT 6518 MoreLess Info
Running along a former canal, Farmington Canal State Park allows visitors to view remnants of the canal bed, locks and retaining walls. The park has a 5.5-mile paved, multiuse trail along with an undeveloped 3.9-mile trail.
10.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Aviation Museums 2480 Main Street, Stratford, CT 6615 MoreLess Info
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.
11.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Art Gallery 3651 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 MoreLess Info
Barese Donald Fine Art & Antiques buys and sells worldwide and specialize in fine art, antiques, gold and silver, art appraisals and estate liquidations. They are open year round and seek American and European paintings and prints to purchase.
11.1 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.
11.1 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.
11.1 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.
11.2 Miles
73% 73 votes
Beaches Dorne Drive, Stratford, CT MoreLess Info
Stratford's Short Beach is a municipal beach noted for three species of wildlife: horseshoe crabs, piping plover and nesting terns. The plovers and terns are especially important to conservationists because they nest on the ground and require safe locations to do so.
11.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 1465 Barnum Avenue, Stratford, CT 06614 MoreLess Info
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.
11.3 Miles
67% 9 votes
Specialty Museums 1410 Honeyspot Road Extension, Stratford, CT MoreLess Info
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.
11.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 1856 Huntington Tpke, Trumbull, CT 6611 MoreLess Info
Established in 1964, the Trumbull Historical Society is a group dedicated to promoting and preserving the history of the local area. The society operates a museum filled with artifacts and exhibits that educate about the local history.
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