- 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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30.3 Miles
Running through over 35 communities throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts is the New England National Scenic Trail Gateway. The trail runs over 215-miles and is popular for walking, hiking and cycling.
30.5 Miles
Guests can enjoy guided kayaking tours of the Salmon and Connecticut Rivers with Quiet Kayak Guided River Tours. The tours last for three hours and include kayaks, paddles, instruction, binoculars, and life jackets.
30.5 Miles
84%
31 votes
1201 Boston Post Rd, Ste 1, Milford, CT 06460
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Featuring 14 auditoriums, Connecticut Post 14 + IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides a concession area, a bar and grill, stadium seating, arcade game machines and a private party room.
30.6 Miles
The Roosevelt Forest contains a wide variety of wildlife for guests to view, including birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. The site also contains wild flowers, ferns, and trees for guests seeking photo opportunities.
30.6 Miles
59%
1649 votes
Route 159, 1623 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
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Located near Springfield, Massachusetts in Agawam, Six Flags New England offers thrill rides and kids rides along with live entertainment. Cannon Ball Falls in Hurricane Harbor is a water splash tube ride that is popular in the summertime.
30.6 Miles
The completely fenced-in Trumbull Dog Park allows dog owners to let their pets run free and off the leash. The park is actually a segment of the larger Indian Ledge Park that covers roughly 104 acres.
30.7 Miles
100%
2 votes
264 Town Street, East Haddam, CT 06423
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Celebrating life in lower Connecticut, East Haddam Historical Society Museum offers several exhibits that feature photographs and artifacts from local businesses, residents and families. It further includes a gift shop where memorabilia and souvenirs can be purchased.
30.7 Miles
78%
27 votes
248 Old Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 06437
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The Henry Whitfield State Museum, with its stone walls and stately size, is a beautiful landmark with picturesque grounds. The museum is Connecticut's oldest house and is available to tour.
30.7 Miles
Located on the grounds of Milford's Howard Johnson Hotel is Hojo Mini Golf. The put-put course offers entertainment to those looking to get outside for some fun or those traveling through with younger guests.
30.7 Miles
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248 Old Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 6437
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Whitfield State Historical Museum tells the history and story of the English settlement of Connecticut. Patrons may take self-guided tours through three floors of 17th-19th century furnishings and artifacts and can also view changing exhibits in two galleries.