- Our list of the best things to do in Stratford, Connecticut, features the top 325 nearby activities — including 132 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Stratford, 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 22 things to do within the city of Stratford, CT , followed by 303 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Haven, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Hamden, Bridgeport, Stamford, Milford, Danbury, Port Jefferson, Branford, Westport, Guilford, Trumbull, West Haven, Southbury, Smithtown, Shelton, Wallingford, Cheshire, Woodbury, Coram, Naugatuck, East Haven and Commack
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15.4 Miles
East Rock Park, is a 425-acre park in New Haven, CT that features a myriad of sports courts and fields, over 10-miles of hiking and biking trails, and much more. Visitors can also enjoy the Trowbridge Environmental Center and Pardee Rose Garden and Greenhouse.
15.4 Miles
Located near the beach, McAllister Park is a public county park that offers scenic views to its visitors. Those who come to the park enjoy spending time on the beach, having a picnic, or bringing their boats.
15.5 Miles
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940 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
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Open to bike riders, joggers, and dogs on a leash, Farmington Canal Rail To Trail Assoc offers a scenic shortcut through the city of New Haven. The trail has several benches to sit on and a variety of plant life.
15.6 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.
15.7 Miles
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.
15.8 Miles
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.
15.8 Miles
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.
15.8 Miles
The Pardee Rose Garden is a community owned public park that features sculpted rose gardens of various colors that bloom throughout the summer. The park features mutliple walking paths and park benches for visitors to enjoy the natural setting.
15.9 Miles
93%
412 votes
132 Water Street, Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk's Sheffield Island Lighthouse & Nature Trail is preserved and managed by the Sheffield Seaport Association. The lighthouse, which closed in 1902, is available for advance tours and must be accessed via boat.