- 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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Cultural and educational resources are supplied by the Amherst Cinema Arts Center to inspire, inform, and entertain visitors. The heart of the institution is as a first-run independent film cinema as well as a classic film repository.
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Opened in 1916, the Amherst History Museum documents the 300-year history of Amherst and holds events, tours, and art shows. Exhibits include art pieces, paintings, household objects, and farming tools.
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Conanicut Island Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and nature preserve on the small and picturesque island of Conanicut. The sanctuary offers excellent opportunities for birdwatching, and offers hiking trails through wetland landscapes.
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Bannister's Wharf used to be the center of the commercial seaport for the settlement of Newport during its colonial era. Shopping and dining next to the harbor are now offered in the area.
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The Newport Storm Brewery and Thomas Tew Distillery make a variety of craft beers as well as single barrel rum. The facility welcomes visitors for either guided or self-guided tours and for tastings.
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An independent arts and education center, Amherst Cinema presents over 200 films a year including independent and classic films. The cinema also offers musical and dance performances, live plays and a children's education program.
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At Pirelli Veteran's Skating Rink, visitors can practice ice skating during one of the public skating sessions. The rink also hosts pickup hockey events, ice hockey tournaments, skating lessons, and birthday parties.
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The historic Amherst History Museum Strong House is an ancient home that was built by Simeon Strong in the year 1744. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt, Marble House is part of the Newport Mansions pantheon. Commissioned by the stratospherically wealthy Vanderbilt family, the elegantly-columned Marble House is now a public museum.
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Kirk Beach offers two different types of beaches. The majority of the beach on Lake Michigan allows swimmers to enjoy the lake, while the smaller beach is reserved for off-leash play with your dogs.