- Our list of the best things to do in Avon, Connecticut, features the top 381 nearby activities — including 135 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Avon, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 8 things to do within the city of Avon, CT , followed by 373 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield, Middletown, Simsbury, Bristol, Waterbury, South Windsor, Manchester, Newington, Wallingford, New Britain, Wethersfield, Bloomfield, Windsor, Torrington, Farmington, Southington, Cheshire, Litchfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Goshen, New Hartford, Agawam, Glastonbury, Enfield, Meriden, East Hartford, Norfolk, Mashantucket, Woodbury, Plantsville, Winsted, Hamden and Naugatuck
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2.8 Miles
Featuring a 1.25-mile hiking trail, Talcott Mountain State Park boasts a beautiful observation tower that is open to tourists throughout the week. Visitors should plant to spend roughly 40 minutes on the trail before reaching the tower.
3.0 Miles
With hundreds of acres, Penwood State Park is equipped with trails for both hiking and cross-country skiing. And for added convenience, the park offers both shelters and tables for picnicking or simply resting.
3.0 Miles
The Pinchot Sycamore Tree Park leisure park that is home to the Pinchot Sycamore, which is best known for being the largest tree in Connecticut. The park has trees that are estimated to be 200-300 years old.
3.0 Miles
Auer Farm is a private, not for profit education facility dedicated to providing agriculture training and experience for visitors of all ages. The farm hosts and supports local 4-H activities.
3.3 Miles
79%
29 votes
25 East Weatogue Street, Simsbury, CT 06070
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Opened seasonally, Rosedale Farms & Vineyards offers fresh vegetables, fruits, and wines for shoppers to purchase. The location offers wine tastings, farm fests, chef-to-farm dinners, and access to a corn maze.
4.0 Miles
Dedicated to environmental preservation, education and appreciation, Westmoor Park in West Hartford, Connecticut is a fantastic place for nature lovers of all ages. The park's main attraction is its farm, which is open daily.
4.1 Miles
Short for the Dwight D Eisenhower Memorial Park, Eisenhower Park features a playground area for kids with play structures, swings, and slides. The park also has covered picnic tables and a barbecue grill.
4.2 Miles
60%
5 votes
149 Farms Village Rd, Rt 309, Simsbury, CT 06070
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Featuring a beautiful, wooded park setting, Stratton Brook State Park offers year-round fun and activities. This includes fishing and swimming in the warmer months, and outdoor sports like skiing or ice skating in the winter.
4.5 Miles
100%
1 votes
Farmington Ave & Walnut Street, Farmington, CT 6085
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The Yodkins-Morin Memorial Park was named for two heroes who tried to save lives during a flood in 1955. The park is a pleasant green area to visit by the nearby flowing river.
4.6 Miles
Separate areas for both small and large dogs are available at the Paw Meadow Dog Park. Both of the areas are fenced-in so that dogs cannot run away when off their leashes, and there are benches for owners who want to relax.