- The list below includes 134 free or cheap things to do in or near Willimantic, Connecticut, including 115 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, Historic Districts, Parks and History Museums.
- From Prospect Hill Historic District to Ct Eastern Railroad Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Willimantic and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, South Windsor, East Haddam and Manchester.
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The Mashantucket Pequot Museum is dedicated to First Nations cultures indigenous to New England. Maintained by the Mashantucket Nation, the museum offers many programs for children, including intensive school outreach programming.
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748 Silver Ln, East Hartford, CT 6118
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With over 50 lanes available, HOF Silver Lanes offers recreational bowling and leagues for visitors to participate in. During the weekends, the bowling alley has glow-in-the-dark lanes and pins.
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264 Town Street, East Haddam, CT 06423
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Celebrating life in lower Connecticut, East Haddam Historical Society Museum offers several exhibits that feature photographs and artifacts from local businesses, residents and families. It further includes a gift shop where memorabilia and souvenirs can be purchased.
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Dwyer Park is a community owned and managed park that is noted primarily for featuring multiple soccer fields. The park has 4 full-size fields and a few smaller practice fields that do not require prior reservation to use.
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With 19 acres of land, Dart Island State Park offers many walking opportunities and views of the Connecticut River to visitors. Activities available to visitors to at the site include fishing, boating, and bird watching.
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With horseback riding lessons offered on site, Ray of Light Farm presents an opportunity for visitors to interact with rescued farm animals. The farm also offers wagon rides around the barn during school field trips.
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Racing fans come to the Waterford Speedbowl to satisfy their need for speed. Ample bleacher seating, tasty concessions and a fast track make for a day at the races not easily forgotten.
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Junction of Rte. 82 and Petticoat La., East Haddam, CT
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The Allegra Farm and the Horse drawn Carriage and Sleigh Museum of New England offers a magically whimsical view of the city and its history. The museum gives visitors a glimpse into the Victorian Age and horse drawn carriages are available for hire.
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Connecting a park on the Haddam side with the Godspeed Opera House on the other side, the East Haddam Swing Bridge is a distinctive local landmark that provides picturesque views.
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Run by The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Natahan Hale Schoolhouse is a former schoolhouse from the mid 1700s. The teacher of this school was Nathan Hale, who was hung by the British in 1776.