- Our list of the best things to do in Fairfield, Connecticut, features the top 310 nearby activities — including 120 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Fairfield, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Fairfield, CT , followed by 291 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Haven, Norwalk, Stratford, Ridgefield, Bridgeport, Stamford, Danbury, Milford, Port Jefferson, Greenwich, Westport, Hamden, Trumbull, West Haven, Smithtown, Southbury, Shelton, Huntington Station, Port Chester, Coram, Commack, Branford and East Haven
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Stratford Performing Arts Academy is a family owned business that offers classes of all genres. They provide two types of programs, Recreational Dance and Competitive Companies and dancers perform in shows along with numerous competitions and benefits throughout the season.
8.4 Miles
Architecture buffs must not miss the chance to visit the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, Connecticut. The palatial house was built in the Second Empire Style and contains many of its original furnishings.
8.5 Miles
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.
8.5 Miles
Since 1898, the Connecticut Audubon Society had focused on conservation efforts through environmental education and preservation of local birds and their habitats. An animal exhibit room is featured on site as well as views of the habitats from observation platforms.
8.6 Miles
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412 votes
132 Water Street, Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk's Sheffield Island Lighthouse & Nature Trail is preserved and managed by the Sheffield Seaport Association. The lighthouse, which closed in 1902, is available for advance tours and must be accessed via boat.
8.6 Miles
Norwalk's The Maritime Aquarium is a large institution featuring amazing and diverse exhibits from around the world. Its most unusual features include a shark touch tank, meerkat habitat, IMAX theater, educational children's camp and a series of exhibits on African marine life.
8.6 Miles
Operated by the Norwalk Seaport Association, the Bird Watching Cruise uses a 45-foot C.J. Toth Quest catamaran to give participants an up close look at local bird life. The two hour cruise of the Norwalk Islands offers viewings of herons, egrets, gulls, and ospreys.
8.6 Miles
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7 votes
Corner N Water St & Washington St, Norwalk, CT 06854
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Norwalk Island Friday Night Sunset Cruise provides a guided tour of the Norwalk Islands. Patrons will cruise amid the lighthouses and islands for approximately two hours while learning both the area's history and its current issues and attributes.
8.7 Miles
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16 votes
1 Milford Point Road, Milford, CT 06460
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Located in a marshland, The Coastal Center at Milford Point provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. From the center, visitors can learn about the birds that visit the region, from shore birds to migrating birds.
8.7 Miles
With exhibits featuring the City of Norwalk, Norwalk Museum contains maps, photographs, pottery, letters, manuscripts, signs and a library of over 500 books. The museum offers tours as well as educational programs and lectures.