- Our list of the best things to do in East Hartford, Connecticut, features the top 354 nearby activities — including 125 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- East Hartford, 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 6 things to do within the city of East Hartford, CT , followed by 348 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield, Wallingford, Middletown, Simsbury, Bristol, Manchester, South Windsor, Newington, East Haddam, Bloomfield, Windsor, New Britain, Wethersfield, Farmington, Southington, Avon, New Hartford, Glastonbury, Enfield, Cheshire, Agawam, Meriden, West Springfield, Waterbury, Storrs, Colchester, Willimantic, Guilford, Mansfield and Plantsville
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Open to the public year round, Rainbow Reservoir offers a boat ramp to visitors wishing to take their power boat out on the water. Visitors can also kayak through the waters and enjoy views of the surrounding forest.
11.6 Miles
With several historical buildings to visit, Avon Historical Society Museum offers schoolhouses, farm houses, and history rooms for visitors to explore. The museum also hosts Civil War recreation events, such as a medical program and volunteer infantry.
11.7 Miles
The Repertory Theatre is home to the Connecticut Theatre Company, a professional theater group who performs a seasonally-changing variety of shows. The theater hosts a variety of special events and concerts, as well.
11.7 Miles
Situated on 9.4 acres, Sperry Park is a sports complex located between Farmington River and Nod Brook. The park provides three baseball and softball fields, a multipurpose athletic field, picnic tables, a concession stand and bleacher seating.
11.8 Miles
85%
59 votes
1048 Farmington Ave (rte 4), Farmington, CT
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It's all about family fun at Farmington Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Parlor in Farmington, Connecticut. Enjoy a rousing game of putt-putt, then indulge in a frosty treat before your next round.
11.8 Miles
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136 Simsbury Rd., Building #10, Avon, CT 6001
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Studio A Dance & Performing Arts offers contemporary and classic dance and performing arts training to students with an emphasis on the art of performance. They also provide proper dance techniques to help develop a student's own style.
11.8 Miles
Winding Trails is a ski center dedicated to providing year round recreational and educational activities. The center features several cross country skiing trails and offers skiing lessons. Winding Trails also hosts educational camps and programs.
12.0 Miles
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Farmington Valley Arts Center
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25 Arts Center La., Avon, CT
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Offering individual studios to local artists, Farmington Valley Arts Center is a non-profit organization with a gallery containing sculpture and paintings. The center also provides art education to kids with a yearly summer camp.
12.0 Miles
Affiliated with Wesleyan University and located on the University campus, the Van Vleck Observatory features three domed onsite telescopes. The observatory is frequently used for research and educational purposes, and has a portable planetarium.
12.3 Miles
33%
3 votes
22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury, CT 06070
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As an outdoor venue, Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows hosts a variety of nationally recognized musicians. The stage has a lawn general admission area where visitors can bring blankets and lawn chairs to watch the performances from.