- 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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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.
21.6 Miles
With 19 acres of land, Dart Island State Park offers many walking opportunities and views of the Connecticut River to visitors. Activities available to visitors to at the site include fishing, boating, and bird watching.
21.9 Miles
A children's play center, Monkey Joe's features inflatable play structures, a toddler play area and an arcade with redemption games. The center also offers a party room for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
22.0 Miles
Hamden's West Rock Ridge State Park is free to visit. Its visitor center includes composting toilets. The park features several exclusive hiking trails, and multiple trails for mountain bikers and guests on horseback.
22.0 Miles
Oliver Ellsworth Homestead is a museum and educational platform where historic preservation, artifact conservation and archival materials are studied and interpreted. The museum offers special tours and events and educates the public of the historic importance of the Ellsworth family.
22.0 Miles
The Spaceland Ballroom, part of the Outer Space Bar, features regular live music and entertainment by national and local artists. The bar offers a full-service menu and boasts 21 craft beers.
22.1 Miles
Opened in 1993, the Stone Age Rock Gym is a rock climbing facility featuring 4,500 square-feet of textured climbing walls. The facility holds open climbing sessions, summer climbing camps, and birthday party hosting.
22.1 Miles
All dogs enjoy Hamden Dog Park, a roomy environment for pets and owners to play and socialize. This park is well kept, completely fenced in, with a separate area and entrance for smaller dogs.
22.2 Miles
The Eli Whitney Museum is more of a children's scientific workshop for building things than a conventional museum. The museum offers programs where students can build items such as pinball machines or host birthday parties.