- 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.
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305 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 6385
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Located in Waterford, Connecticut, the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is a Tony award-winning performing arts complex. Founded in 1964, the center not only trains future performers, it has featured plays that have received national recognition.
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Views of the tidal marshes and the Long Island Sound are a main draw of the Waterford Beach Park. Rather than a sculpted beach, this park offers an unmodified natural beach setting with one of the best examples of an intact dune system.
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404 Taconic Road, Greenwich, CT 06831
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A wild animal reserve focused on sheltering and breeding at-risk species, the LEO Zoological Conservation Center is focused on sustainable conservation. The facility offers educational activities for visitors, but controls the number of human interactions with the animals.
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One of only 50 established puppet theaters in America, The Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre aims at introducing young children to the performing arts. In addition to puppet shows, playgroups and workshops are available.
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Mashashimuet Park is a park that has large grass fields for outdoor activities such as soccer and baseball. In addition to these areas, they have a playground, chess tables, picnic tables, tennis courts, and basketball courts.
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A stand up paddle board instruction center, Paddling With Claudia offers lessons for boarders of all experience levels. Instruction focuses on safety and fun, and is suitable for adults and for kids.
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A water powered grist mill, the Old Town Mill was rebuilt after being burnt to the ground during the American Revolutionary War. The mill hosts many events throughout the year including concerts, art shows, and more.
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New London's Garde Arts Center is a non-profit arts venue that presents professional productions of plays, musicals, operas and other works. The main theater is adorned with exotic carvings and Moroccan textiles.
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Thames River/New London Harbor Entrance, New London, CT
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A historic lighthouse, the New London Ledge Lighthouse has been restored and preserved by the New London Ledge Lighthouse Foundation. The lighthouse now contains a museum, and is open for tours.
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The Flock Theatre in New London offers free Shakespeare productions as well as acting classes for aspiring thespians. Seeing a show at the Flock Theatre is a great way to support the local community.