- Our list of the best things to do in Branford, Connecticut, features the top 342 nearby activities — including 154 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Branford, 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 13 things to do within the city of Branford, CT , followed by 329 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Haven, Stratford, Hamden, Middletown, Bridgeport, Wallingford, Milford, Waterbury, Clinton, Fairfield, East Haddam, Old Saybrook, Guilford, Trumbull, West Haven, Essex, Cheshire, Madison, Shelton, Southington, Westbrook, Cutchogue, Meriden, Riverhead, Southbury, Old Lyme, Naugatuck, East Haven, Plantsville and Ivoryton
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Paint Nite invites guests to break away from a typical night out with the perfect cocktail of creativity and conversation.
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Numbering roughly one hundred islands, the archipelago called the Thimble Islands sits off the coast of Connecticut. The islands are a popular destination for locals and tourists, including anglers and boating enthusiasts.
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Stretching horizontally across Branford, Connecticut, the Route 146 Scenic Drive affords breathtaking coastal views. The route is accessible to passenger vehicles and bicycles and provides convenient entry to the Stony Creek Harbor.
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Stony Creek Dock, Branford, CT 06405
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Thimble Islands Cruises Aboard Sea Mist offers 45 minute narrated cruises among the scenic Thimble Islands. Passengers will learn about the history of the area, which was a haunt of the famous pirate Captain Kidd.
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Founded in 2010, the Thimble Islands Brewing Company has become a local favorite for quality beers. The brewery offers a wide selection of standard brews, as well as a select few specialty and seasonal labels available only through the brewery.
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The history of the area, including the Thimble Islands is offered by the Stony Creek Museum. The museum presents various events throughout the year and includes the area history in the form of pictures, objects, manuscripts, artifacts and memorabilia.
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Situated on 44.6 acres, Foote Family Memorial Park provides a river view as well as facilities for baseball, soccer and tennis. The park also has walking paths, playgrounds, a pavilion, restroom facilities and open grass areas surrounded by trees.
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145 S Montowese Street, Branford, CT 6405
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Brewer Bruce & Johnson's Marina offers a full service facility for boaters and yacht owners, with both long-term and short-term slip rentals during the summer. In addition to trained service mechanics, the Marina also offers a winter storage service.
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At Willow Rock Gallery, visitors can purchase a variety of artwork from local artists, from jewelry, to paintings, to pottery. The gallery is run by a local artist who curates the work of regional artists.
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24 Three Elms Road, Branford, CT 06405
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A charter boat trip company, Thimble Island Cruises Capt Bob Milne offers cruises among the Thimble Islands aboard his ship, the Volsunga IV. The company can accommodate groups of various sizes.
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Accessible with a permit, Lake Saltonstall has interlacing trails through nature for visitors to hike through. The main trail does a loop around the lake, providing views of the lake and boats fishing on it.