- Our list of the best things to do in Colchester, Connecticut, features the top 378 nearby activities — including 155 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Colchester, 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 4 things to do within the city of Colchester, CT , followed by 374 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hartford, Groton, New London, West Hartford, Mystic, Middletown, Waterford, South Windsor, Manchester, Clinton, East Haddam, Norwich, Newington, Old Saybrook, New Britain, Niantic, Wethersfield, Mashantucket, Old Lyme, Madison, Essex, Glastonbury, Westbrook, Meriden, East Hartford, Uncasville, Windsor, Wallingford, Storrs, Willimantic, East Lyme, Mansfield, New Hartford, Pomfret, Guilford, Stonington and Ivoryton
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18.3 Miles
The collection at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New Britain, Connecticut is one of the largest and diverse in the state. It includes art representative of all American periods, plus art from Europe, Asia and Africa.
18.4 Miles
98%
51 votes
2011 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457
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Get a taste for high-flying adventure at Empower Leadership Sports & Adventure in Middletown, Connecticut. The company specializes in zipline tours and wilderness exercises that promote team-building and camaraderie. Individuals, families, groups and corporate clients are welcome.
18.5 Miles
The gorgeous Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme, Connecticut offers many appealing features and amenities. It is a popular saltwater swimming destination and has camping facilities. Patrons may picnic at a number of designated spots throughout the park.
18.5 Miles
92%
12 votes
721 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT 06457
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Offering views of two waterfalls, Wadsworth Falls State Park can be used for fishing and has a pond that can be used for swimming. The park features trails for hiking and biking as well as picnic and restroom facilities.
18.5 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.
18.6 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.
18.6 Miles
Opened in 1993, the Stone Age Rock Gym is a rock climbing facility featuring 4,500 square-feet of textured climbing walls. The facility holds open climbing sessions, summer climbing camps, and birthday party hosting.
18.7 Miles
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.
18.7 Miles
50%
2 votes
15 1st Street, Waterford, CT 06385
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As a family run operation, Sunbeam Fleet takes visitors on small group excursions on a party boat. Each trip targets a specific fish; either sea bass, porgy, bottom fish, or black fish.
18.7 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.