- Our list of the best things to do in Danbury, Connecticut, features the top 265 nearby activities — including 92 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Danbury, 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 18 things to do within the city of Danbury, CT , followed by 247 popular activities in nearby cities, including Norwalk, Stratford, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Bridgeport, Milford, Stamford, Westport, Kent, Waterbury, Trumbull, New Milford, Southbury, Carmel, Woodbury, Shelton, Fishkill, Greenwich, Naugatuck, Washington Depot, Cold Spring, Garrison, Peekskill, Mashantucket, Washington and Cooperstown
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Taking a trip on the Sheffield Island Ferry brings tourists to the island's Lighthouse, which is open for daily tours between the months of May and September. Those who are more nature-inclined can also visit the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge.
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A part of the local community college, Housatonic Museum of Art features a wide collection of works from both traditional and modern artisans. Open to the community, exhibits are changed frequently and are often used in classroom education.
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Featuring full digital projection and sound, Crown Sono Regent is a local movie theater showing the latest Hollywood released films to its guests. Other theater amenities include concessions options, assisted listening devices, and theater rentals.
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Bridgeport, Connecticut is home to the Barnum Museum, an eclectic institution honoring the life and work of circus magnate and celebrated prankster P.T. Barnum. The museum has an extensive collection of Barnum's property and is also notable for its unusual combination of Islamic, Gothic, Byzantine and Romanesqu…
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370 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
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Discover the fascinating history of Fairfield, Connecticut at the Fairfield Museum & History Center. The museum includes indoor exhibits, beautiful outdoor gardens, an art gallery and a library. Tours are available.
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Built on the site of a vintage railroad switching station, the SoNo Switch Tower Museum is located in Norwalk, Connecticut. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits. Admission and parking are free, but donations are cheerfully received.
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Located in Westport, Connecticut, Compo Beach is a municipal beach that is tremendously popular in the spring and summer. In addition to its immaculate beach, the surrounding park offers tennis courts, a skate park, and opening skating zone, a softball field and a large field for other sports.
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At Captain's Cove Boardwalk, visitors can stroll by quaint shops, arcades, restaurants, and more. There are often local performers providing live entertainment. The boardwalk offers visitors views of the marina and the Nantucket lightship.
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Dedicated to the theatergoing experience, Phoenix Stage Company offers several productions each season and regular auditions for actors. The company also provides training for actors, directors and others involved in the success of a theatrical production.
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Diverse activities await at SportsCenter of Connecticut, located in Shelton. Ice skating, paintball, hockey, golf, putt-putt and much more await visitors throughout the year. SportsCenter also houses an arts-and-crafts center called Glitter.