West Haven · New Haven County, CT

Cheap things to do in West Haven

Scout analyzed 25 West Haven places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.

Places analyzed

25

Matches

21

Typical spend

Typical visit

1.2 hr

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RIVA

Food & Drink

RIVA

Food
1.3 hr visit
Painter Park

Outdoors

Painter Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Texas Roadhouse

Food & Drink

Texas Roadhouse

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

Food
1.3 hr visit
744 West

Food & Drink

744 West

Modern American plates are served in a relaxed joint with a lively bar area & an outdoor patio.

Food
1.3 hr visit
West Rock State Park - Lake Wintergreen

Outdoors

West Rock State Park - Lake Wintergreen

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Dive Bar & Restaurant

Nightlife

Dive Bar & Restaurant

Compact, beach shack-themed bar offering craft beers on tap & seafood-centric bar fare.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Georgie's Diner

Food & Drink

Georgie's Diner

Retro joint with booths & counter seats featuring an American diner menu, plus vegan offerings.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Duffy's Tavern

Nightlife

Duffy's Tavern

Antiques lend a vintage speakeasy feel to a neighborhood hangout serving Irish-accented pub grub.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Book Trader Cafe

Downtown

Book Trader Cafe

Bookstore cafe with a focus on academic & art titles to be read while consuming coffee & light fare.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary

Outdoors

Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary

Protected wetland & beach habitat teeming with birdlife, with footpath access & ample parking.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Mew Haven Cat Cafe

Westville

Mew Haven Cat Cafe

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Starbucks Coffee Company

Food & Drink

Starbucks Coffee Company

Welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso & tea, plus breakfast, lunch & pastries.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Stowe's Seafood

Food & Drink

Stowe's Seafood

Long-time seafood shack with a patio providing fried fish meals & sandwiches in a funky space.

FoodShopping
1.3 hr visit
Nick's Luncheonette

Food & Drink

Nick's Luncheonette

Busy establishment serving traditional American breakfast & lunch dishes in a snug, simple interior.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Biagetti's

Food & Drink

Biagetti's

Old-school Italian-American seafood, veal & pasta dishes in a relaxed, family-run corner spot.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Morse Park

Outdoors

Morse Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Walnut Beach Coffee House

Food & Drink

Walnut Beach Coffee House

FoodShopping
45 min visit
RipTide Restaurant & Bar

Nightlife

RipTide Restaurant & Bar

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
West Haven Duchess Dineraunt

Food & Drink

West Haven Duchess Dineraunt

Food
1.3 hr visit
Zuppardi's Apizza

Food & Drink

Zuppardi's Apizza

Family-run pizzeria with standout baby clam pies in a cozy space decorated with family photos.

Food
1.3 hr visit
App’s Restaurant

Food & Drink

App’s Restaurant

Family-run Italian restaurant serving pasta & other familiar dishes in a white-tablecloth setting.

Food
1.3 hr visit

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