- Our list of the best things to do in East Hartford, Connecticut, features the top 354 nearby activities — including 125 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- East Hartford, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 6 things to do within the city of East Hartford, CT , followed by 348 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield, Wallingford, Middletown, Simsbury, Bristol, Manchester, South Windsor, Newington, East Haddam, Bloomfield, Windsor, New Britain, Wethersfield, Farmington, Southington, Avon, New Hartford, Glastonbury, Enfield, Cheshire, Agawam, Meriden, West Springfield, Waterbury, Storrs, Colchester, Willimantic, Guilford, Mansfield and Plantsville
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At Rathbun Free Memorial Library, visitors can peruse a wide selection of books, DVDs, and other literary resources. The library hosts community events like book clubs, technology workshops, and more.
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Connecting a park on the Haddam side with the Godspeed Opera House on the other side, the East Haddam Swing Bridge is a distinctive local landmark that provides picturesque views.
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20 Norwich Road, East Haddam, CT
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The Scherer Library of Musical Theatre is an extensive musical theatre research facility. The collection has more than 70,000 items. The library maintains a collection of scores, sheet music, scripts, original cast recordings, programs, photographs, and theatre memorabilia.
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1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA 1089
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Gain historical perspective on New England life in the bygone days at Storrowton Village Museum. Living history programs and events are offered at this recreated village of 18th and 19th century buildings. Guided tours are offered year round by appointment.
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The Big E is the sixth largest fair in the nation and is inclusive of the six New England states. Fair foods are available, livestock is on display and vendors have a variety of goods for purchase. Opens the second Friday after Labor Day and runs for seventeen days.
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An outdoor haunted attraction, the Trail of Terror features costumed actors and special-effects laden set-pieces that mix a darkly humorous sensibility with ample scares. The trail features a variety of terrains and scenarios.
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1000 West Columbus Ave., Springfield, MA 01105
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Springfield is known to be the birthplace of basketball and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame preserves the sport's history presentng it in the form of interactive exhibits, skill contests, shooting challenges and more, to the public.
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Visit the home of the American Musical! Goodspeed produces America’s musical treasures to delight, inspire, and entertain you. Set along the tranquil Connecticut River, our two intimate theatres bring you closer to the excitement of live musicals. The surrounding countryside is brimming with restaurants, shop…
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1151 E Center Street, Wallingford, CT 6492
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Honoring those who served in war, the Wallingford Vietnam Veterans Monument stands about 11 feet tall. Located in a park like setting, it borders a soccer field where many youth clubs play and compete.
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and built in 1672, the Nehemiah Royce House is an example of American colonial saltbox architecture. George Washington visited the house twice and slept there in 1775.