New Britain · Hartford County, CT
Cheap things to do in New Britain
Scout analyzed 40 New Britain places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
40
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
AW Stanley Park
Pretty city park surrounding a lake with a wooded nature trail & basketball court.
Outdoors
Norton Park
Food & Drink
DORO Marketplace
Classic European cafe & market offering coffee, bread & artisanal baked goods, plus light fare.
Food & Drink
Frisbie's Dairy Barn
Food & Drink
Alvarium Beer Company
Food & Drink
Rebel Dog Coffee Co. & Tavern PLAINVILLE
Food & Drink
East Side Restaurant
German comfort food & beer in a vibrant destination that has a year-round Oktoberfest vibe.
Food & Drink
Syriana Cuisine
Outdoors
Chesley Park
Food & Drink
Borinquen Bakery
Food & Drink
MofonGo Restaurant
Informal eatery offering Puerto Rican plates, bowls & wraps, plus burgers, salads & breakfast fare.
Outdoors
Peoples State Forest
Hiking, canoeing & camping are among the recreation options at this large park with scenic views.
Outdoors
Batterson Park
Food & Drink
Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet
Funky locale with a lengthy menu of creative burgers & dogs with hand-cut fries, craft beer & soda.
Food & Drink
New Britain Diner Restaurant
Unfussy diner serving American favorites for breakfast, lunch & dinner, plus ice cream.
Food & Drink
Belvedere Cafe and Restaurant
Food & Drink
Criollisimo Restaurant
Simple kitchen serving typical Puerto Rican eats such as pernil & plantains in a buffet-style setup.
Nightlife
Cadillac Ranch Restaurant
Country line dancing & a mechanical bull give a Western vibe to this saloon with a pub food menu.
South Glastonbury
Cotton Hollow Preserve
80-acre retreat providing forested hiking trails, wildlife & a creek for seasonal fishing.
Outdoors
Walnut Hill Park
Outdoors
Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve
This forested, rugged natural area for day use offers opportunities for climbing & hiking.
Food & Drink
The Flying Monkey Grill & Bar
American fare, creative martinis & draft beer served in roomy, relaxed surrounds at HFD.
Food & Drink
Fork and Fire
Bistro-inspired fare with communal high tops & lounge seating & happy hour & taco Tuesday specials.
Kensington
Willow Brook Park
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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