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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35.6 Miles
West Hartford, Connecticut is home to The Children's Museum of Connecticut. Its exhibits get kids excited about dinosaurs, marine life, outer space, modern wildlife, physics and other subjects. The museum also contains a planetarium.
35.6 Miles
33% 21 votes
Children's Museums 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 06119 MoreLess Info
The Children's Museum is a museum that offers hands on experiences that are focused on nature and science. The museum features a live wildlife sanctuary, a digital science dome planetarium, and interactive labs.
35.6 Miles
75% 12 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes Blue Back Square, 69 Raymond Road, West Hartford, CT 06107 MoreLess Info
With painting sessions each week, Muse Paintbar & Eatery holds painting instruction in a restaurant and bar venue. They provide the canvas and materials and visitors paint while enjoying a selection of food, wine and beer.
35.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Children's Museums Connecticut Children's Museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 6119 MoreLess Info
The Conny the Whale Statue is a life sized statue in the likeness of a sperm whale that was built in 1976. The hollow whale can be walked through and water sprays from the blowhole every hour.
35.7 Miles
85% 27 votes
Specialty Museums 211 Murphy Road, Hartford, CT MoreLess Info
A must visit for anyone interested in the history and methods of garbage disposal, energy conservation, and recycling, plan your visit to Hartford: CRRA Trash Museum today. Featuring over 6,500 square feet of educational exhibits, your tour will be one to remember.
35.7 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.
35.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 800 Old Farms Road, Avon, CT 6001 MoreLess Info
Fisher Meadows is a local public park offering many facilities for its guests to use. Visitors to the park commonly enjoy walking through the scenic trails, spending time near the lake, or playing on one of the many sports fields.
35.7 Miles
- 1 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 6119 MoreLess Info
The Gengras Planetarium has been situated in the local community for over 40 years and serves as the largest digital planetarium in the state. The site is an immersive full dome planetarium that provides CGI shows about space.
35.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 561 Fern Street, West Hartford, CT 06107 MoreLess Info
Fernridge park is one of five neighborhood parks in the town of West Hartford. The park features tennis courts, basketball courts, and picnic tables, wading pools, a playground, and athletic fields.
35.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 2595 Noyack Road, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 MoreLess Info
Spanning 187 acres, the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a variety of diverse habitats, including forest, beach, lagoon, fields, and salt marsh. Visitors can see a vast array of wildlife, including birds, painted turtles, and white tailed deer.
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