- 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.
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Located one the shore of the Connecticut River, the Kings Island Boat Launch offers a scenic spot to embark on a river trip. The boat launch features basic amenities like rest room facilities, and has a nearby hiking trail.
15.6 Miles
Located on 37 acres of land, Hillside Stable is an equestrian center offering a number of services for horses and their owners. Services that the center offers include boarding, riding lessons, and horses for lease/sale.
15.8 Miles
A popular ski and snowboard area, Mount Southington Ski Area has varied trails, lessons, and racing teams for different levels of experience. Programs for after school and night skiing are available to all, including package deals and space for hosting events.
15.8 Miles
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177 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT 06040
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A non-profit regional arts and cultural center, the Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall features a diverse line-up of events. It hosts main stage productions, play readings, art exhibits, a lunchtime lecture series, and community programs.
15.8 Miles
Spend some time outdoors at J.B. Williams Park. Facilities include a softball field, hiking trails and a playground. A pavilion, which includes a refrigerator, stove, sink and serving center, is available for rental.
15.8 Miles
Northwest Park has a nature trail, lighted baseball and little league fields with bleachers, volleyball courts, playground, a 50 foot pier overlooks Union Pond, a 55 foot rental pavilion with picnic tables, restrooms, rental kitchen and 72 inch grill.
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230 Pine Street, Manchester, CT 6040
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Connecticut Firemen's Historical Society is housed in a retired 1901 fire station that showcases a working Gamewell Fire Alarm System as well as examples of early American craftsmanship related to firefighting such as glassware, lighting, leather making, photography and textiles.
15.9 Miles
A 3.5-mile loop trail, Laurel Marsh Trail takes visitors past the Hockanum River through woodlands, hills and meadows. The trail is suitable for hiking and provides opportunities for fishing, boating, birdwatching and wildlife viewing.
16.2 Miles
Affiliated with Wesleyan University and located on the University campus, the Van Vleck Observatory features three domed onsite telescopes. The observatory is frequently used for research and educational purposes, and has a portable planetarium.
16.2 Miles
An art gallery named for its featured artist, Thomas F McKnight features a wide selection of paintings, silk screen prints, and posters. McKnight's subject matter is eclectic, and includes landscapes, scenes from myth, and whimsical scenes.