- Our list of the best things to do in West Hartford, Connecticut, features the top 382 nearby activities — including 132 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- West Hartford, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of West Hartford, CT , followed by 357 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hartford, Middletown, Wallingford, Bristol, Simsbury, Springfield, Waterbury, Manchester, South Windsor, Newington, Bloomfield, New Britain, Wethersfield, Windsor, Farmington, Torrington, Cheshire, Southington, Litchfield, New Hartford, Avon, Meriden, Agawam, Glastonbury, Enfield, West Springfield, East Hartford, Westfield, Colchester, Hamden, East Haddam, Storrs, Goshen, Naugatuck, Mashantucket, Mansfield, Plantsville, Guilford and Winsted
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11.5 Miles
247 S Main St, Manchester, CT 6040
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Created to inspire the creative minds of youth, the Lutz Children's Museum offers special programs and exhibits geared towards younger children. The museums exhibits include a hands on farming experience, a 1940's main street, live animal habitat and more.
11.5 Miles
The Foster Family Farm offers fieldtrips and private birthday events throughout most of the year. It is only open to the general public during the fall when it features two full-sized corn mazes, a family play yard, pumpkin patch, and a farm animal petting zoo.
11.6 Miles
Affiliated with Wesleyan University and located on the University campus, the Van Vleck Observatory features three domed onsite telescopes. The observatory is frequently used for research and educational purposes, and has a portable planetarium.
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186 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010
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Opened in 1846, the Lake Compounce Amusement Park is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in all of North America. The park contains a number of rides, including the 'Boulder Dash', which was voted #1 wooden coaster in the world.
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Opened in 1981, Hidden Valley is a mini-golf and entertainment complex offering a number of attractions for its guests to enjoy. In addition to an 18-hole mini-golf course, batting cages, birthday party hosting, and a patio grill are also available.
11.6 Miles
Northwest Park has a nature trail, lighted baseball and little league fields with bleachers, volleyball courts, playground, a 50 foot pier overlooks Union Pond, a 55 foot rental pavilion with picnic tables, restrooms, rental kitchen and 72 inch grill.
11.8 Miles
Bristol, Connecticut is home to the American Clock & Watch Museum, the United States' largest museum of its kind. Guests may browse historical exhibits, learn about timepiece construction and research antique or heirloom watches.
12.0 Miles
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New England Carousel Museum
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95 Riverside Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
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Families admire artistry and the history of entertainment at New England Carousel Museum. In addition to tours, the museum also offers kids carnivals and holds community art events for children.
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At Bristol Public Library, visitors can check out a wide variety of books or reserve a quiet study room. The library hosts weekly events like movie nights, concerts, and book readings.
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Home to sports fields and courts, Charter Oak Park can be used for baseball, softball, racquetball, tennis, basketball and soccer. The park also provides a playground, restroom facilities and a trail suitable for walking and biking.