- Our list of the best things to do in Newington, Connecticut, features the top 366 nearby activities — including 133 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Newington, 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 13 things to do within the city of Newington, CT , followed by 353 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hartford, West Hartford, Middletown, Wallingford, Simsbury, Bristol, Waterbury, South Windsor, Manchester, East Haddam, New Britain, Bloomfield, Wethersfield, Windsor, Torrington, Farmington, Hamden, Southington, Cheshire, Avon, New Hartford, Glastonbury, Enfield, Litchfield, Meriden, East Hartford, Colchester, Agawam, Storrs, Naugatuck, Mansfield, Mashantucket, Plantsville, Guilford and Winsted
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Close to downtown, Union Street Dog Park offers lots of open space for pets to run and play. Featuring a section for smaller dogs, it is safe for all breeds. Other park amenities include benches and a doggie drinking fountain.
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Located within an historic district, Wooster Square Park provides visitors with a natural green expanse in a quaint downtown setting. The park offers numerous trails and picnic areas, and is noted for the blooming of its cherry trees each Spring.
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Offering plenty of exercise options for both dogs and owners, Southbury Dog Park features 14 acres of both wooded and open play space. The park offers a separate section for smaller dogs and is open year-round.
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Springfield Science Museum, initially known as the Springfield Ethnological and Natural History Museum, houses a range of natural and physical science exhibits coupled with scientific and astronomical displays. The oldest American-built planetarium is also a part of the museum.
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Experience the glamour of Golden-Era train travel at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex, Connecticut. Surrounded by rolling hills and pristine waterways, this interpretive museum always makes an impression on its visitors.
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Essex Library Association offers books in multimedia formats for its visitors. The library has a service where visitors can book a private session with a librarian to help them locate a book or provide technical advice.
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One of the most popular dining options in Essex, Connecticut is Olive Oyl's, a gourmet takeaway restaurant featuring salads, wraps, soups, pasta and other delicious foods made from locally-sourced ingredients.
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The Henry Whitfield State Museum, with its stone walls and stately size, is a beautiful landmark with picturesque grounds. The museum is Connecticut's oldest house and is available to tour.
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New Haven's Criterion Cinemas is a movie muiltiplex that shows first-run Hollywood movies in all digital video and sound. The theater also shows classic films and cult classics as part of special series.
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Located in downtown New Haven, the Pacific Standard Tavern is a restaurant, bar, and live music venue that hosts a variety of local and regionally touring acts. The facility features a full bar, and serves an array of microbrews.