- 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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The Pardee Rose Garden is a community owned public park that features sculpted rose gardens of various colors that bloom throughout the summer. The park features mutliple walking paths and park benches for visitors to enjoy the natural setting.
36.4 Miles
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.
36.4 Miles
Featuring exotic animals like camels and elephants, Commerford & Sons offers rides and petting zoos. In addition to the animals, there is an entertainment area with a carousel, bouncy house, and water games.
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Accessible with a permit, Lake Saltonstall has interlacing trails through nature for visitors to hike through. The main trail does a loop around the lake, providing views of the lake and boats fishing on it.
36.5 Miles
Stretching horizontally across Branford, Connecticut, the Route 146 Scenic Drive affords breathtaking coastal views. The route is accessible to passenger vehicles and bicycles and provides convenient entry to the Stony Creek Harbor.
36.5 Miles
The Block Island Express Ferry offers a scenic ride to the island, providing photo opportunities. After the 1.5 hour trip, travelers can go shopping and dining or enjoy the island's entertainment, education, and photography offerings.
36.5 Miles
As a historic Colonial home, Richard Douglass House is the former home of a New Londoner captain from the American Revolution. This house is one of the last few gambrel-roof houses remaining in the region.
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Whaling Wall
Corner of Eugene O'Neil Dr & State St, New London, CT 06320
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The Whaling Wall of New London, Connecticut celebrates the city's history as a whaling city. The beautifully painted mural depicts the underwater life of this large and beautiful creatures and makes for a wonderful spot for photo opportunities.
36.5 Miles
Located at Miranda Vineyard, Goshen Farmers Market offers a variety of wares from local merchants. Wines, locally-grown produce, freshly baked breads and other goods, and natural meats are all available. Local musicians also play at the market.
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940 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
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Open to bike riders, joggers, and dogs on a leash, Farmington Canal Rail To Trail Assoc offers a scenic shortcut through the city of New Haven. The trail has several benches to sit on and a variety of plant life.