- 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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Imagine Nation is a museum and learning center geared especially to kids between the ages of 2 and 8. It features a variety of hands-on exhibits and educational play stations.
27.9 Miles
Situated at the highest point in Westport, the Rolnick Observatory is an observatory dome that sits on the top of an old NIKE radio tower. The site houses a Newtonian reflector.
28.0 Miles
At Bristol Public Library, visitors can check out a wide variety of books or reserve a quiet study room. The library hosts weekly events like movie nights, concerts, and book readings.
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Lake Compounce Amusement Park, 217 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010
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The Haunted Graveyard is a haunted attraction that is a part of Lake Compounce Amusement Park. Visitors can experience a variety of scares and thrills including spiders, witches, catacombs, a cemetery, and the zombie forest.
28.1 Miles
A popular spot for fishing in Colchester, Day Pond State Park is both peaceful and serene. Park goers can enjoy an array of fun activities including swimming and hiking along the trail.
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One of Connecticut's most unusual parks is Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam. The park takes its name from its central waterfall, which is riddled with holes that, according to local legend, stretch down into Hell.
28.3 Miles
Rockwell Park is a recreational park that features a basketball court, a playground, a skate park, a volleyball court, a splash pad, and picnic areas. The park also offers hiking trails that can be used for running or walking.
28.3 Miles
Visitors can take their dogs to an off leash, fenced dog park at B.A.R.K. Park. The park provides dogs with an area to roam free and socialize with other dogs.
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Bristol, Connecticut is home to the American Clock & Watch Museum, the United States' largest museum of its kind. Guests may browse historical exhibits, learn about timepiece construction and research antique or heirloom watches.
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1615 Stanley St., New Britain, CT
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Located on the campus of Central Connecticut State University, the Copernican Observatory & Planetarium provides lectures, observing sessions and other, astronomical-related activities at no cost. In addition, there is a regularly scheduled, free show held on Saturdays.