- Our list of the best things to do in Colchester, Connecticut, features the top 378 nearby activities — including 155 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Colchester, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 4 things to do within the city of Colchester, CT , followed by 374 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hartford, Groton, New London, West Hartford, Mystic, Middletown, Waterford, South Windsor, Manchester, Clinton, East Haddam, Norwich, Newington, Old Saybrook, New Britain, Niantic, Wethersfield, Mashantucket, Old Lyme, Madison, Essex, Glastonbury, Westbrook, Meriden, East Hartford, Uncasville, Windsor, Wallingford, Storrs, Willimantic, East Lyme, Mansfield, New Hartford, Pomfret, Guilford, Stonington and Ivoryton
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An off-leash dog park, Stenger Farm Park maintains separate areas for large and small dogs. It is a largely open area with limited shady spots, and visitors need to bring their own water.
18.8 Miles
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48 votes
409 Main Street, Niantic, CT 6357
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Kids love to explore the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. Located in Niantic, the museum welcomes families and groups of all sizes. Large groups receive discounted admission, but reservations are required.
18.8 Miles
Featuring a constantly-evolving and gigantic inventory, Tumbleweeds is the state's premier destination for used musical recordings. Browse, CDs, tapes, vinyl records, DVDs and more at this eclectic and charming store.
18.8 Miles
As a marina, Port Niantic Inc provides visitors with direct access to Niantic River for their boats. It has a picnic area for visitors docking their boats at the marina.
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23 votes
Main Street (Route 156), Baptist Lane, East Lyme, CT
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The Hole-in-the-Wall Beach is a small location that features a boardwalk. The site also provides a variety of photo opportunities, including in-route trains and boats that cross under a bridge.
18.9 Miles
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.
18.9 Miles
Close to the beach, Niantic Bay Boardwalk features a mile long boardwalk for visitors to stroll on and take in views of the ocean. Visitors can often see boats taking off in the bay from the shore.
18.9 Miles
The historic Buttolph-Williams House is a 2-½ story timber frame structure that features a large central chimney and a side-gable roof. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
18.9 Miles
A white sand beach with a stone jetty on one side and swimming areas, Hole in the Wall Beach is part of McCook's Point Park. The beach is patrolled by life guards during the summer months.
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Bucolic Old Wethersfield is the oldest and most historically significant area in modern Wethersfield. The district is full of immense homes in the Victorian and Second Empire styles. Others are much older and were built before or during the Revolutionary War.