- 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.
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Long Hill Rd near route 117, Groton, CT 06340
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The Tricentennial Legacy Playground is a local playground offering numerous amenities and facilities for guests to enjoy. A large play structure, a walking trail around the outside of the park, and accessible bathrooms are among the amenities available.
7.3 Miles
Consisting of a large, multipurpose field, Poquonnock Plains Park is the site of recreational activities like flag football and soccer. The playground has a multiple seat teeter totter and a swing set.
7.8 Miles
A popular spot for swimming and fishing in a natural surrounding, Uncas Pond is stocked with trout by the Massachusetts Fisheries and Wildlife Department. The pond is also a good spot for flatwater paddling and canoeing.
8.3 Miles
Haley Farm State Park is a recreational park in Groton perfect for biking or walking. The 0.8 mile bike trail is scenic and wheelchair accessible, and the bike trail also part of the bikeway from Mystic to Groton.
8.6 Miles
Old Lyme, Connecticut is home to the Florence Griswold Museum, an institution that preserves artwork and promotes artistic and historical education. The museum's largest and most important collections emphasize American art.
8.6 Miles
The Lyme Historical Society's mission is to preserve, celebrate, and disseminate the history and culture of the Old Lyme area. In the interest of this mission, the society purchases and restores old buildings, sponsors programs, and maintains archives.
8.8 Miles
Ordinary people can be 'soldiers' for a day, participating in paintball battles at Fields of Fire - Mystic. Players of all levels can choose scenarios from rugged woodlands to open spaces, with knowledgeable staff ensuring a safe, fun experience.
8.9 Miles
Formed in 1995, the Connecticut Impressionist Art Trail is a partnership between museums and historic sites focusing on American Impressionism. The trail has a number of sites including art museums and studios, boarding houses and bucolic farms.
8.9 Miles
Affiliated with the MusicNow Foundation, Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe hosts a variety of live music, primarily of the folk, Americana, and independent rock genres. The cafe offers a full menu of food and drink, and hosts music programs.
8.9 Miles
Contract Art International, Inc. is an organization composed of technicians, artisans, engineers, artists, and craftspeople. The organization provides a wide variety of art that meets the specific needs of organizations and individuals.