- Our list of the best things to do in Hamden, Connecticut, features the top 369 nearby activities — including 150 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Hamden, 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 19 things to do within the city of Hamden, CT , followed by 350 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Haven, Stratford, Middletown, Bridgeport, Wallingford, Bristol, Milford, Waterbury, Clinton, Fairfield, Branford, New Britain, Newington, Guilford, East Haddam, Madison, Southington, Trumbull, West Haven, Cheshire, Woodbury, Southbury, Shelton, Farmington, Meriden, Wethersfield, Westbrook, Naugatuck, Mashantucket, East Haven, Plantsville and Ivoryton
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14.5 Miles
98%
51 votes
2011 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457
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Get a taste for high-flying adventure at Empower Leadership Sports & Adventure in Middletown, Connecticut. The company specializes in zipline tours and wilderness exercises that promote team-building and camaraderie. Individuals, families, groups and corporate clients are welcome.
14.5 Miles
Visitors to Silver Sands State Park in Milford, Connecticut enjoy fishing, swimming, shell collecting and other open-air activities. Entry is free. Swimming is allowed during daylight, but anglers may fish at any time.
14.5 Miles
60%
5 votes
175 Quaker Farms Rd, Rt 188, Southbury, CT 06488
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A designated trout park, Southford Falls State Park offers year-round activities including hiking, cross-country skiing and field sports. Located along Eightmile Brook, the 169-acre park features several trails and a scenic waterfall.
14.5 Miles
Located near Guilford Point, Jacobs Beach consists of a 25 acre beach, picnic shelters, a playground, various sports courts, and more. Visitors can take their boats into the water or go swimming at the shore.
15.0 Miles
Donated to the town of Stratford, Connecticut in 1949, Boothe Memorial Park & Museum is a free, 32-acre space. It is maintained by volunteers and is open during daylight hours. Its museum contains archives, a geneology library and a rose garden.
15.0 Miles
The Roosevelt Forest contains a wide variety of wildlife for guests to view, including birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. The site also contains wild flowers, ferns, and trees for guests seeking photo opportunities.
15.1 Miles
At Milford Ice Skating Pavilion, visitors can participate in hockey leagues or learn how to skate during a skating lesson. The pavilion has birthday party packages that include a party room and admission to the rink.
15.1 Miles
Constructed in 1802, the Faulkner's Island Lighthouse is an active historic lighthouse that is the second oldest in the entire state. Visitors commonly enjoy spending time on Faulkner's Island during their trip to see the lighthouse.
15.2 Miles
85 North Main Street, Southington, CT 6489
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Professional tours of how 20th century millionaires lived are at the Barnes Museum. Come for a view of the historic home, collections, garden, or community events that are hosted.
15.2 Miles
The Milford Ice Pavilion features a hockey-rink sized skating area, and hosts hockey leagues as well as pick-up hockey games and lessons. The facility also offers figure skating and standard ice skating lessons.