- Our list of the best things to do in Waterford, Connecticut, features the top 302 nearby activities — including 134 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Waterford, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 15 things to do within the city of Waterford, CT , followed by 287 popular activities in nearby cities, including Westerly, Groton, New London, Mystic, Montauk, Greenport, Clinton, East Haddam, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Niantic, Mashantucket, Old Lyme, Stonington, Madison, Essex, Westbrook, East Hampton, Charlestown, Uncasville, Watch Hill, Colchester, Misquamicut, East Lyme, Willimantic, Middletown and Ivoryton
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As a marina, Port Niantic Inc provides visitors with direct access to Niantic River for their boats. It has a picnic area for visitors docking their boats at the marina.
2.5 Miles
Close to the beach, Niantic Bay Boardwalk features a mile long boardwalk for visitors to stroll on and take in views of the ocean. Visitors can often see boats taking off in the bay from the shore.
2.6 Miles
Abc's Gymnastics Stars Llc is a gymnastics academy that strives to teach children the art of becoming a gymnast. The academy offers classes for all skill levels and also accommodates birthday parties.
2.7 Miles
Featuring a constantly-evolving and gigantic inventory, Tumbleweeds is the state's premier destination for used musical recordings. Browse, CDs, tapes, vinyl records, DVDs and more at this eclectic and charming store.
2.7 Miles
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Main Street (Route 156), Baptist Lane, East Lyme, CT
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The Hole-in-the-Wall Beach is a small location that features a boardwalk. The site also provides a variety of photo opportunities, including in-route trains and boats that cross under a bridge.
2.7 Miles
A white sand beach with a stone jetty on one side and swimming areas, Hole in the Wall Beach is part of McCook's Point Park. The beach is patrolled by life guards during the summer months.
2.8 Miles
71%
48 votes
409 Main Street, Niantic, CT 6357
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Kids love to explore the Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut. Located in Niantic, the museum welcomes families and groups of all sizes. Large groups receive discounted admission, but reservations are required.
2.9 Miles
The D'elia Antique Tool Museum specializes in highlighting historical tools dating back as early as the 18th century. The museum, over 1,000 square feet, features a large collection of rare woodworking planes among others.
3.0 Miles
The New London Harbor Light is the seventh oldest lighthouse in the United States and the tallest in the state of Connecticut. The structure, constructed in 1801, features a fourth order Fresnel lens and brownstone material.
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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.