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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Choose from more than a dozen cuts of meat, served tableside from a giant skewer; includes unlimited sides, and salads
2.5 Miles
46% 13 votes
Parks New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
Home to a Revolutionary War fort, Fort Hale Park was named for Nathan Hale, a Continental Army soldier designated as Connecticut's state hero. The park offers a sandy beach, a fishing pier, picnic areas and walking paths.
2.5 Miles
92% 63 votes
Movie Theaters 86 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
New Haven's Criterion Cinemas is a movie muiltiplex that shows first-run Hollywood movies in all digital video and sound. The theater also shows classic films and cult classics as part of special series.
2.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Music Venue 212 Crown Street, New Haven, CT 06510 MoreLess Info
Located in downtown New Haven, the Pacific Standard Tavern is a restaurant, bar, and live music venue that hosts a variety of local and regionally touring acts. The facility features a full bar, and serves an array of microbrews.
2.7 Miles
92% 479 votes
Art Museum 1080 Chapel Street at High St, New Haven, CT 06520 MoreLess Info
The Yale Center for British Art is a free art museum that holds the largest collection of British art outside of Great Britain. It features a restoration shop and climate-controlled rooms for viewing antique paper documents.
2.7 Miles
98% 1247 votes
Art Gallery 1111 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06520 MoreLess Info
The Yale University Art Gallery is a free institution dedicated to art education, appreciation and preservation. The museum's collections include illuminated manuscripts, coins, historical weaponry, tapestries, sculptures, paintings, bronzes and examples of many other art forms.
2.7 Miles
70% 74 votes
Historic Sites 2 Lighthouse Rd., New Haven, CT 06512 MoreLess Info
For the finest views of New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound, plan your visit to the Carousel at Lighthouse Point Park today. The carousel was built in 1916 and features 72 figurines on a 60-foot platform, making it one of the largest still in operation.
2.7 Miles
91% 45 votes
Historic Districts New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
Located in the heart of the Yale University community, Chapel Street, is known for its eclectic mix of galleries, boutiques, and eateries. Not just for the college crowd, visitors of all ages will enjoy strolling the famous street.
2.7 Miles
Ghosts of New Haven Walking Tours offers 90 minute walking tours of 'haunted locations' with a 'mysterious atmosphere'. The company has private tours that can accommodate 2 to 10 people.
2.7 Miles
68% 68 votes
Food Shops New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
When visiting New Haven, lover's of Italian food and traditions must visit Little Italy. Take a stroll through this tree-lined neighborhood and choose from any of the shops and restaurants that feature the finest in Italian cuisine.
2.7 Miles
100% 9 votes
Dog Park Chapel & Union Street, New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
Close to downtown, Union Street Dog Park offers lots of open space for pets to run and play. Featuring a section for smaller dogs, it is safe for all breeds. Other park amenities include benches and a doggie drinking fountain.
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