- 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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The collection at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New Britain, Connecticut is one of the largest and diverse in the state. It includes art representative of all American periods, plus art from Europe, Asia and Africa.
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A private park in Northhampton, Massachusetts, the Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park is open every day of the year. It offers beautiful scenery and a variety of attractions for all ages.
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Situated on over 150 acres, Look Memorial Park is named for Frank Newhall Look after donation of the land by his wife. The park features sports fields, picnic facilities, playgrounds, a zoo, walking paths, a train ride and pedal boating.
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The New London Harbor Light is the seventh oldest lighthouse in the United States and the tallest in the state of Connecticut. The structure, constructed in 1801, features a fourth order Fresnel lens and brownstone material.
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Pleasure Beach is a small strip of soft powdery sand along the Long Island Sound. The beach is favored for relaxation and enjoying the sights and sun and offers swimming, premier bird watching and beautiful scenery.
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Groton's Naval Submarine Base began as a naval yard in 1868, and was converted to a submarine base during World War I. The working base is home to 160 major facilities and 15 nuclear submarines.
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Open to the public all year round, the Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens is a 93 acre sanctuary that hosts a variety of special events and programs. The arboretum promotes conservation and sustainability.
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Groton, Connecticut is home to The Submarine Force Museum, a huge repository of submarine-related items and ephemera. Its centerpiece is the USS Nautilus, a decommissioned military submarine now open for tours.
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A water powered grist mill, the Old Town Mill was rebuilt after being burnt to the ground during the American Revolutionary War. The mill hosts many events throughout the year including concerts, art shows, and more.
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Visitors can enjoy over 30 miles of marked trails on the Mount Holyoke Range at Holyoke Range State Park. The park accommodates a variety of outdoor activities including walking, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and hunting.