- 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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Tour guides lead 90-minute strolls through haunted locales and tell tales of scandal with historical facts
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The Milford Fine Arts Council is a center for the performing arts that was establish in 1971. They host a variety of events including concerts, art exhibitions and classes, and live theater.
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Known for its sandy riverside beach and rocky hiking trails, Indian Well State Park is enjoyed by guests of all ages. The park offers boat access and swimming as well as field sports, river fishing and picnicking.
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A unique collection of pieces, Blank Space Gallery features mainly street art, contemporary pop art, and silk screens. Pieces range from simple creations or black and white sketches to colorfully complex pieces.
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Diverse activities await at SportsCenter of Connecticut, located in Shelton. Ice skating, paintball, hockey, golf, putt-putt and much more await visitors throughout the year. SportsCenter also houses an arts-and-crafts center called Glitter.
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53 E. Industrial Dr, Branford, CT 6405
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Founded in 2010, the Thimble Islands Brewing Company has become a local favorite for quality beers. The brewery offers a wide selection of standard brews, as well as a select few specialty and seasonal labels available only through the brewery.
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Riverview Park is a scenic facility with a playground, baseball fields, and basketball court. The park is also the site of a 1950 War Memorial building with markers of the names of Shelton soldiers lining the walkway.
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Giant Valley Polo Farm hosts polo matches on a regular basis, and welcomes spectators to come and enjoy matches in a casual to dressy atmosphere. The club also hosts tailgating before matches.
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The history of the area, including the Thimble Islands is offered by the Stony Creek Museum. The museum presents various events throughout the year and includes the area history in the form of pictures, objects, manuscripts, artifacts and memorabilia.
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Visitors to Silver Sands State Park in Milford, Connecticut enjoy fishing, swimming, shell collecting and other open-air activities. Entry is free. Swimming is allowed during daylight, but anglers may fish at any time.
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88%
8 votes
24 Three Elms Road, Branford, CT 06405
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A charter boat trip company, Thimble Island Cruises Capt Bob Milne offers cruises among the Thimble Islands aboard his ship, the Volsunga IV. The company can accommodate groups of various sizes.