- Our list of the best things to do in Shelton, Connecticut, features the top 349 nearby activities — including 137 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Shelton, 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 8 things to do within the city of Shelton, CT , followed by 341 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Haven, Norwalk, Stratford, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Hamden, Danbury, Bridgeport, Wallingford, Milford, Waterbury, Westport, Branford, Guilford, Trumbull, West Haven, Cheshire, Southbury, Woodbury, Southington, New Milford, Meriden, Naugatuck, Bristol, Mashantucket, East Haven, Washington, Plantsville and Port Jefferson
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The outdoor 40-acre Ives Concert Park is a park that is used as a center for the performing arts. The theater features an amphitheater, a pond, gardens, and public hiking trails that can be used for walking or running.
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248 Old Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 06437
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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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248 Old Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 6437
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Whitfield State Historical Museum tells the history and story of the English settlement of Connecticut. Patrons may take self-guided tours through three floors of 17th-19th century furnishings and artifacts and can also view changing exhibits in two galleries.
22.0 Miles
Located in Norwalk, Connecticut, the Stepping Stones Museum for Children is intended for children younger than age 10. The museum helps kids learn about history, science, languages and other fascinating topics.
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Architecture buffs must not miss the chance to visit the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, Connecticut. The palatial house was built in the Second Empire Style and contains many of its original furnishings.
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Norwalk's Shady Beach is a white sand beach that offers a variety of activities and attractions, including swimming, surfing, and stand up paddle boarding. The beach is patrolled by life guards.
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Visitors can spend a relaxing day browsing through vintage items and collectibles, household items, plants and garden accessories, seasonal home-grown vegetables, and more at the Elephant's Trunk Flea Market. Hungry guests can visit their numerous food trucks for refreshment.
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Situated next to the ocean, Cove Marina Mini Golf offers visitors an 18 hole miniature golf course landscaped with rocks and maritime items. The course has challenging obstacles like sand traps and other structures.
22.3 Miles
Located near Guilford Point, Jacobs Beach consists of a 25 acre beach, picnic shelters, a playground, various sports courts, and more. Visitors can take their boats into the water or go swimming at the shore.
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Having learned the delicate art of wine making in Australia, the creators behind the varietals at Gouger Cellars Winery offer unique and distinct tasking wines. The wine selection includes sparkling champagnes, sweet roses and zinfandels, syrah, malbecs and cabernets.