- 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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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.
15.4 Miles
Located on 37 acres of land, Hillside Stable is an equestrian center offering a number of services for horses and their owners. Services that the center offers include boarding, riding lessons, and horses for lease/sale.
15.6 Miles
Canfield woods is a nature preserve that spans over 300 acres of dense woods, wetlands, and interesting rock formations. The area is home to a variety of plant and animal species.
15.7 Miles
Essex Library Association offers books in multimedia formats for its visitors. The library has a service where visitors can book a private session with a librarian to help them locate a book or provide technical advice.
15.7 Miles
Built in the 1700s, Pratt House is the former farm house of one of the early settlers of the city. The house contains authentic furniture and decor from the Pilgrim to the Colonial eras.
15.7 Miles
Accommodating a variety of boats of different sizes, Brewer's Dauntless Shipyard is a historic marina with views of the Connecticut River. Hamburg Cove and Selden's Creek are accessible by boat within close proximity of the marina.
15.7 Miles
At Cortland Park, shoppers can find luxurious 100% cashmere sweaters under the same label's name. Classic crew sweaters, dresses and even draperies can be found here in addition to other clothing lines.
15.8 Miles
Kids and adults love to visit the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Connecticut. The museum features a wide assortment of indoor and outdoor exhibits. Guided tours are available. School groups must reserve tours in advance.
15.8 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.
15.8 Miles
Featuring a surface area of 260 acres, Rogers Lake is situated along wooded terrain and borders Hains Park on its southern end. The lake can be used for boating and for fishing brook and rainbow trout.