- Our list of the best things to do in Putnam, Connecticut, features the top 151 nearby activities — including 64 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105
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Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society, is dedicated to preserving the state history from the early 1500's through today. Exhibits include hands-on activities for children, a working WWII assembly line, and thousands of artifacts and memorabilia.
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351 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06105
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Hartford's Mark Twain House is the birthplace of famed American author Mark Twain, otherwise known as Samuel Clemens. The restored house is now a museum furnished with many of the Clemens family's original belongings.
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Focused around Christian Science founder Mary Baker Eddy, Longyear Museum was originally opened in 1937 at the former home of Christian Science student Mary Beecher Longyear. It offers tours and features documents, art, photographs and artifacts related to Mrs. Eddy.
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Connecticut's Bushnell Park is the oldest public park in the United States. It is a popular spot to sit and relax and has a separate children's play area. Dogs and cyclists are also welcome.
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Bibliophiles adore The Book Barn in Niantic, Connecticut. The company has three locations in coastal Connecticut and stocks almost one million books between them. Visitors should plan to spend at least several hours here.
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Established in 1864, Cedar Hill Cemetery, is the final resting place of many famous Americans. Visitors that tour the grounds are captivated by the tranquility of the 270-acres of gardens, wetlands, and woodlands.
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Campanelli Stadium is home to the minor league baseball team the Brockton Rox. The stadium hosts all Rox home games, as well as a variety of special events, and holds frequent promotions.
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Featuring 62 lanes, Westgate Lanes Inc offers both ten-pin and candlepin bowling suitable for individuals, groups and leagues. The center provides billiard tables, arcade games and high-definition televisions along with a pub and grill.
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The rescuing, translating, and disseminating of Yiddish books serve as founding pillars for the National Yiddish Book Museum. The organization also strives to advance the knowledge of the saved literature through special education-based programs and exhibits within the architecturally unique building.
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Hampshire College is a private liberal arts college that is a part of the Five Colleges Consortium for alternative education. Fifty-six percent of the institution's students go on to attain at least one graduate degree.