- 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
Showing 661-670 of
1101
33.3 Miles
93%
412 votes
132 Water Street, Norwalk, CT
MoreLess Info
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.
33.3 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.
33.3 Miles
86%
7 votes
Corner N Water St & Washington St, Norwalk, CT 06854
MoreLess Info
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.
33.3 Miles
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.
33.4 Miles
The charming Miranda Vineyard in Goshen, Connecticut welcomes visitors throughout the year. The facility is also available for event rentals on a per-hour basis. Spring and summer are the best times to visit and explore the grounds.
33.4 Miles
When planning your child's next birthday party or just looking for a day of fun, Out East Family Fun is the place you should start. Featuring a four-story waterslide, mini-golf, batting cages and more, your kids will have a blast.
33.4 Miles
The tasting room of Bedell Cellars is within a renovated historic barn and features daily tastings. Tours of the site can be arranged but they need to be booked several days in advance.
33.4 Miles
The Peconic Bay Winery was founded in 1979 and offers an extensive variety of wines, hard cider, and grape brandy. Outdoor live entertainment is presented during the summer months and harvest season, but the actual tasting room is located off-site.
33.4 Miles
Racing and auto enthusiasts enjoy visiting Riverhead Raceway. The high-energy center features stock car racing events, demolition derbies, go-kart racing and monster truck events as well as hosting weekly races for locals looking to participate.
33.4 Miles
Opened in 1993, the Stone Age Rock Gym is a rock climbing facility featuring 4,500 square-feet of textured climbing walls. The facility holds open climbing sessions, summer climbing camps, and birthday party hosting.