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Connecticut Attractions

Explore the best sights in Connecticut with some popular tours & day trips, or try out our list of {45 fun activities in Connecticut fun activities in Connecticut}. We have no booking fees and free cancellation, so you can relax and channel your energy into planning the perfect vacation.



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What to do in Connecticut

Free Things to Do in Connecticut

Some say the best things in life are free. Be sure to visit the following around Connecticut:

Union Station Clocktower - If you're captivated by bygone times, this is one attraction you ought to visit.

Hop Brook Lake - Find a good place to sit and savor the tranquility that comes with being around water.

Soldiers' Monument - If you want to see some of the more important or unique places in the community, start here.

New Life Christian church - Whatever your beliefs, this site is sure to inspire a sense of reverence.

Waterbury Green - Work on your green thumb and marvel at the wide range of plants on show.

Things to Do in Connecticut with Kids

There's fun for the whole family wherever you wander in Connecticut. Here are a few family friendly experiences to try together that are certain to make your vacation unforgettable:


 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Connecticut on a sunny day?
What to do in Connecticut on a rainy day?
What should I not miss in Connecticut?
If you’re eager to discover the best of this destination, find time for these attractions in your schedule:

  • Yale University
  • Trinity College
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea
  • Lake Compounce

Are there cheap things to do in Connecticut?
What can you do in Connecticut for free?
Your trip to Connecticut needn’t break the bank with free attractions like these to keep you entertained:

  • Yale University
  • Trinity College
  • University of Connecticut-Hartford
  • Bushnell Park


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Connecticut Science Center featuring a garden

Downtown Hartford

4/5(448 area reviews)

Unique features of Downtown Hartford include the theaters and live music. Make a stop by Dunkin' Donuts Park or Hartford Downtown Farmers Market while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Hartford
New Haven which includes a river or creek and kayaking or canoeing as well as a couple

Downtown New Haven

4/5(138 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown New Haven, you might make a stop by sights like Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University and New Haven Green.

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Downtown Stamford

4/5(199 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Stamford, Stamford Center for the Arts and Stamford Town Center are top sights worth seeing.

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West Mystic

5/5(37 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Mystic and surrounding area, you can visit Mystic Downtown Marina and Mystic River Bascule Bridge.

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Coventry Lake

Coventry Lake might not have many top sights, but Nathan Hale Homestead and Harry A. Gampel Pavilion are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Westbrook Center

4.5/5(78 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Westbrook Center and surrounding area, you can visit Westbrook Town Beach and Tanger Outlets.

Westbrook Center

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