- Our list of the best things to do in New Haven, Connecticut, features the top 319 nearby activities — including 134 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- New Haven, 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 33 things to do within the city of New Haven, CT , followed by 286 popular activities in nearby cities, including Stratford, Fairfield, Hamden, Bridgeport, Wallingford, Milford, Middletown, Waterbury, Clinton, Branford, Guilford, Southington, Trumbull, West Haven, Cheshire, Madison, Southbury, Shelton, Meriden, Woodbury, Bristol, Westport, New Britain, Westbrook, Naugatuck, Mashantucket, East Haven, Plantsville and Port Jefferson
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A National Historic Landmark dating back to the 18th century, the Stanley Whitman House offers a glimpse of life during the colonial era. The restored house and grounds feature museum exhibits while costumed docents provide educational background about the site.
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Callahan's Bowl a Rama is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This bowling alley provides bowling, food, and drinks. Callahan's bowling rates are based per game, not per hour.
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2143 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111
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Open twenty-four hours a day, Newington Bowl-O-Rama Bowling Lanes offers entertainment and sporting fun anytime. The bowling alley is home to multiple lanes of ten pin bowling, a party area and a lounge offering snacks and drinks.
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Norwalk's The Maritime Aquarium is a large institution featuring amazing and diverse exhibits from around the world. Its most unusual features include a shark touch tank, meerkat habitat, IMAX theater, educational children's camp and a series of exhibits on African marine life.
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Tanger Outlets Riverhead is the only place you will need to shop at in order to buy directly from 165 designer outlets and brand-name manufacturers. Featuring great bargains and plenty of parking, you will want to return again and again.
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Taking a trip on the Sheffield Island Ferry brings tourists to the island's Lighthouse, which is open for daily tours between the months of May and September. Those who are more nature-inclined can also visit the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge.
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38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793
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Visitors of the Institute for American Indian Studies maintains ethnographic and archaeological collections and over 2,000 books, journals, and periodicals. The site, which contains natural trails, offers summer camps and access to permanent exhibits.
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Since 1965, the Ridgefield Theater Barn has been bringing quality entertainment and culture to the patrons of Ridgefield. The charming and historical theater presents main stage productions throughout the year as well as one-acts and a comedy improv series.
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Guests can enjoy guided kayaking tours of the Salmon and Connecticut Rivers with Quiet Kayak Guided River Tours. The tours last for three hours and include kayaks, paddles, instruction, binoculars, and life jackets.
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Bark Park is a public dog park open for dog owners to take their pet for exercise and socialization. The park includes separate areas for large and small dogs, water for staying hydrated, and a large amount of shade.