- Our list of the best things to do in Hartford, Connecticut, features the top 385 nearby activities — including 135 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- 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 31 things to do within the city of Hartford, CT , followed by 354 popular activities in nearby cities, including West Hartford, Springfield, Middletown, Wallingford, Bristol, Simsbury, Waterbury, South Windsor, Manchester, Newington, New Britain, Bloomfield, Wethersfield, Windsor, Torrington, Farmington, Cheshire, Southington, East Haddam, New Hartford, Avon, Agawam, Glastonbury, Enfield, Meriden, West Springfield, East Hartford, Westfield, Colchester, Storrs, Willimantic, Hamden, Litchfield, Mashantucket, Mansfield, Plantsville, Guilford and Winsted
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Latin American–inspired menu in a dining room set alongside a lounge that offers salsa lessons or live Latin jazz
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57 votes
186 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010
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Opened in 1846, the Lake Compounce Amusement Park is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in all of North America. The park contains a number of rides, including the 'Boulder Dash', which was voted #1 wooden coaster in the world.
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The Middletown Roller Skating Rink is a roller skating rink that supports activities such as dancing, skating, and playing video games. The rink is available for birthday parties, skate lessons, and summer camps.
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60%
5 votes
177 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
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An entertainment center, Spare Time Bristol & City Sports Grille features 28 lanes of bowling along with a laser tag arena and arcade games. It also offers a full dining menu, party hosting and a full-service bar.
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A bowling center featuring 40 lanes, Spare Time Bristol offers open and league bowling along with a laser tag arena. The center provides a sports grill, high-definition televisions, private event hosting and arcade games.
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100%
2 votes
140 Washington Street, Middletown, CT 06457
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Ursel's Web Frame Shop Gallery is a gallery of both fine and local art and custom framing shop. They offer an assortment of art pieces including paintings, sculptures and glass-blown figurines as well as German gift items.
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Located along the Connecticut River, Harbor Park is a long, narrow strip of grass and trees providing a view of the river. Located within the park is a walking trail as well as picnic tables and restroom facilities.
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1 votes
128 Washington Street, Middletown, CT 6457
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Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater offers acting lessons, workshops, stage productions, and a variety of other programs tailored to youth between the ages of 4 and 20. It offers summer programs, as well.
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Featuring full stadium seating and digital projection, Metro Movies 12 is a cinema that shows the latest movie releases to its visitors. Other amenities at the theater include 3-D film selections as well as 'Bargain Tuesday' specials.
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Located one the shore of the Connecticut River, the Kings Island Boat Launch offers a scenic spot to embark on a river trip. The boat launch features basic amenities like rest room facilities, and has a nearby hiking trail.
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Bristol, Connecticut is home to the American Clock & Watch Museum, the United States' largest museum of its kind. Guests may browse historical exhibits, learn about timepiece construction and research antique or heirloom watches.