See details ✨ 4 Budget-Friendly Things To Do In Connecticut ✨ 1.Action Wildlife Foundation – Goshen, CT 🦓🐪 Explore 350+ animals from around the world on a 116-acre wildlife park! 🚙 Drive the 2-mile safari, feed animals at the petting zoo, and check out the indoor wildlife museum with hands-on exhibits. 🎟 Tickets: Adults $18 | Kids (3–11) $16 | Under 3 Free Feed Buckets $5–$10 | Hayrides (weekends 12–3) included Open Wed–Sun (spring–fall) with seasonal events, playgrounds, and picnic spots. Perfect family day out! 🌿 👉 More info: actionwildlifefoundation.com 2.Hidden Gem: Wadsworth Falls State Park 📍 721 Wadsworth St, Middletown, CT A peaceful escape with a beautiful waterfall, easy trails, and picnic spots. Perfect for families, kids, strollers, and even furry friends! 🐾💦 🚻 Restrooms | 🚗 Parking (fee for out-of-state) | ♿ Accessible 3.🚋 Cutest Trolley Ride Alert! The Shore Line Trolley Museum – East Haven, CT 📍 17 River St Ride a vintage trolley through salt marshes, spot eagles, explore historic barns, and shop fun keepsakes. 🌿🦅 🎟 Adults $13 | Seniors $12 | Kids $10 (unlimited rides!) 🚗 Free parking The oldest continuously operating trolley museum in the U.S.—fun for all ages! 🙌 👉 shorelinetrolley.org 4.Hidden Gem – Just 2 Hours from NYC! ✨ Kent Falls State Park – Kent, CT 🌊🍃 📍 462 Kent Cornwall Rd, Kent, CT 06757 A stunning 250-ft multi-step waterfall (tallest drop 70 ft) with easy paved paths, stone steps, and scenic viewing platforms. 🪨🌲 Enjoy a picnic on the open lawn, stroll the replica covered bridge, and soak in true New England charm. Perfect for families, couples, or a solo escape! 🌿 💡 Best part? All four spots are budget-friendly and perfect for family adventures. Which one would you try first? Follow for more @purplehighways #thingstodoinct #budgetfriendly #connecticut - @shwetharamanna