- 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.
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264 Town Street, East Haddam, CT 06423
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Celebrating life in lower Connecticut, East Haddam Historical Society Museum offers several exhibits that feature photographs and artifacts from local businesses, residents and families. It further includes a gift shop where memorabilia and souvenirs can be purchased.
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220 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103
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The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden is a collection of bronze Doctor Seuss related sculptures created by Sculptor Lark Grey Dimond-Cates. Among the various sculptures are Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat, Horton Court, and The Storyteller.
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Agawam's Xtreme Paintball is a full service paintball field that caters to walk-ins as well as to parties and large groups. The facility also has a fully stocked store with equipment and accessories.
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220 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103
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Holding the largest Chinese cloisonne collection in the western world, the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum is mostly Victorian in style. Most of the collection are decorative arts and painting pieces that were gathered by G.W.V. Smith and his wife Belle.
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The Paramount Theater is a large, historic, theater space. The venue, which was built in 1926, has undergone several name changes in its history, including the Julian Sanderson Theater and The Hippodrome.
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Springfield Science Museum, initially known as the Springfield Ethnological and Natural History Museum, houses a range of natural and physical science exhibits coupled with scientific and astronomical displays. The oldest American-built planetarium is also a part of the museum.
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Catch an off-Broadway musical or comedy show at City Stage. Other entertainment options offered vary, including everything from magic shows to educational series. Theatre rental space is available for group events.
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Springfield College is an private and independent educational institution and learning complex. Home to approximately 5,000 students, the college offers a variety of subjects including physical education and scientific study.
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One of Connecticut's most unusual parks is Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam. The park takes its name from its central waterfall, which is riddled with holes that, according to local legend, stretch down into Hell.
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Majestic Theater is a locally-produced professional live theater. Open since 1997, the theater puts on five productions each season, including at least one musical. Audiences can enjoy concerts, open mic nights and children's theater in the summer.