- 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.
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Farmington Valley Arts Center
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25 Arts Center La., Avon, CT
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Offering individual studios to local artists, Farmington Valley Arts Center is a non-profit organization with a gallery containing sculpture and paintings. The center also provides art education to kids with a yearly summer camp.
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1048 Farmington Ave (rte 4), Farmington, CT
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It's all about family fun at Farmington Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Parlor in Farmington, Connecticut. Enjoy a rousing game of putt-putt, then indulge in a frosty treat before your next round.
16.5 Miles
The Windham Theatre Guild is a community theater group who have been staging productions since 1985. Performing at a nearby playhouse, they offer dinner and dessert shows, as well as regular performances for audiences of all ages.
16.6 Miles
Winding Trails is a ski center dedicated to providing year round recreational and educational activities. The center features several cross country skiing trails and offers skiing lessons. Winding Trails also hosts educational camps and programs.
16.6 Miles
Founded in 1972, the Theatre Guild of Simsbury Ltd is a performing arts group dedicated to bringing theatrical entertainment to the local community. The group performs a variety of shows throughout the acting season, ranging from musicals to classics.
16.7 Miles
Fishin Factory III is a fishing gear and bait shop that provides equipment like rods, reels, tackle and baits as well as rod and reel repair. They also can issue inland, saltwater, and hunting licenses and permits.
16.8 Miles
Middletown, Connecticut is home to Wesleyan University, a co-educational institute on the shore of the Connecticut River. The university is famous for its sports programs, research projects and reputation for small class sizes with plenty of individual attention for each student.
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Featuring Connecticut's historical covered bridges, Salmon River State Forest consists of a large river and its surrounding forest. Visitors are allowed to hunt and fish in the park. There is also a designated picnic area that has grills.
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149 Farms Village Rd, Rt 309, Simsbury, CT 06070
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Featuring a beautiful, wooded park setting, Stratton Brook State Park offers year-round fun and activities. This includes fishing and swimming in the warmer months, and outdoor sports like skiing or ice skating in the winter.
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Separate areas for both small and large dogs are available at the Paw Meadow Dog Park. Both of the areas are fenced-in so that dogs cannot run away when off their leashes, and there are benches for owners who want to relax.