- Our list of the best things to do in Bristol, Connecticut, features the top 393 nearby activities — including 150 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Bristol, 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 17 things to do within the city of Bristol, CT , followed by 376 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hartford, West Hartford, Hamden, Middletown, Wallingford, Simsbury, Waterbury, South Windsor, Manchester, Newington, New Haven, New Britain, Bloomfield, Wethersfield, Windsor, Torrington, Farmington, Cheshire, Southington, Woodbury, Southbury, Litchfield, Goshen, Avon, New Hartford, Glastonbury, Meriden, New Milford, East Hartford, Naugatuck, Washington Depot, Washington, Mashantucket, Plantsville, Guilford and Winsted
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A central location for the Wethersfield Historical Society, the Keeney Memorial Culture Center is a historic building that has been an elementary school and a high school over its history. Now, the building has gallery spaces, classrooms, and rental spaces.
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Located in Hartford, Connecticut, the Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum dedicated to collecting and preserving art from all countries and time periods, with a particular emphasis on American art. It was the first public art music in the United States.
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Penwood State Park offers cross-country skiing and hiking opportunities along its various trails, including a nature trail that was created by the Youth Conservation Corps. The site's facilities include bathrooms, picnic shelters, and picnic tables.
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At the time of its completion in 1919, the 24-story Traveler's Tower, was the seventh tallest building in the world. Visitors to the tower are treated to an amazing 360 degree, panoramic view of Hartford and the surrounding areas.
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Opening its doors in 1975, the XL Center is a 16,000-seat, downtown sports and entertainment complex. Available for rent, the venue is home to the University of Connecticut's basketball teams, the AHL Hartford hockey team, and music and entertainment events.
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Providing family amusement, Launch Trampoline Park is an indoor jumping facility. Along with open jumping hours, the park features exercise classes, dodgeball and basketball activities. Birthday parties and other group gatherings are also held here.
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A four-theater cinema multiplex, Spotlight Theatres shows a variety of first-run Hollywood movies with digital video and sound. Visitors can also dine at the full-service bistro attached to the theater.
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Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art displays many different works of art and special exhibits throughout the year and also hosts festivals, concerts and other events. Their nearly 50,000 piece art collection spans 5,000 years of history.
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The primary features of Filley Park revolve around a brook, a pond, and an island that is set against a naturally wooded hillside. Newer aspects of the park include an arboretum, a rain garden, and natural playgrounds.
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First established in 1916, Coleman Brother Shows Inc is a popular carnival company that operated throughout New England. There are currently over 30 rides, including a detailed carousel, tilt-a-whirl, and a large Ferris wheel.