- Our list of the best things to do in Manchester, Connecticut, features the top 331 nearby activities — including 119 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Manchester, 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 15 things to do within the city of Manchester, CT , followed by 316 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield, Middletown, Simsbury, Bristol, South Windsor, East Haddam, Newington, Bloomfield, Windsor, Wethersfield, New Britain, Farmington, Southington, Avon, West Springfield, Enfield, Agawam, Meriden, Glastonbury, East Hartford, New Hartford, Storrs, Colchester, Willimantic, Wallingford, Cheshire, Mashantucket, Mansfield and Plantsville
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12.7 Miles
Newington Arena features two indoor ice rinks and hosts hockey leagues, figure skating competitions and offers public skating. The arena also offers skating classes and is available for special events and birthday parties.
12.7 Miles
Also known as the Newington Arena, the Connecticut Skating Center is a competition scale ice rink that hosts hockey leagues and games, ice skating, figure skating, and ice shows. The facility also offers skating lessons.
12.8 Miles
50%
6 votes
55 Buena Vista Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
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The Cornerstone Aquatics Center is a recreational facility that hosts swimming lessons, group fitness classes, and splash parties. The facility features a lap pool, a multi-purpose pool, and a hydrotherapy pool.
13.2 Miles
Auer Farm is a private, not for profit education facility dedicated to providing agriculture training and experience for visitors of all ages. The farm hosts and supports local 4-H activities.
13.3 Miles
Connecticut's West Hartford Reservoir is located in a beautiful park setting. The paved trail encircling the reservoir is just over 3.2 miles long, and there are several other unpaved hiking trails. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed.
13.4 Miles
74%
27 votes
206 Terry Plains Rd., Bloomfield, CT 6002
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The Wintonbury Hills Golf Course is a beautiful 18-hole course that is located in a relaxing and peaceful slopping hills in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The golf course is a venue for many professional golf tournaments every year.
13.4 Miles
86%
36 votes
Ella Grasso Blvd., Newington, CT 6111
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Newington, Connecticut is home to the Iwo Jima Survivors Memorial Park, dedicated to American service personnel who fought and died while capturing the island during World War Two. It features a replica of the iconic flag-raising statue.
13.5 Miles
100%
5 votes
40 Griffin Road North, Windsor, CT 06095
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The SS&C SummerWind Performing Arts Center is an outdoor center for the performing arts venue that has free parking. The venue provides free admission to children under the age of 17.
13.6 Miles
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.
13.6 Miles
Open to the public year round, Rainbow Reservoir offers a boat ramp to visitors wishing to take their power boat out on the water. Visitors can also kayak through the waters and enjoy views of the surrounding forest.