- Our list of the best things to do in Farmington, Connecticut, features the top 359 nearby activities — including 128 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Farmington, 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 11 things to do within the city of Farmington, CT , followed by 348 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hartford, West Hartford, Middletown, Wallingford, Bristol, Simsbury, Waterbury, South Windsor, Manchester, Newington, New Britain, Bloomfield, Wethersfield, Windsor, Torrington, Southington, Cheshire, Litchfield, Hamden, Avon, New Hartford, Glastonbury, Goshen, Enfield, Meriden, East Hartford, Agawam, Woodbury, Colchester, East Haddam, Naugatuck, Mashantucket, Plantsville, Guilford and Winsted
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7.6 Miles
With multiple stages, Phoenix Theater features an array of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. Community outreach and educational programs are also a priority with this theater which includes their popular theater camps.
7.7 Miles
Featuring a 1.25-mile hiking trail, Talcott Mountain State Park boasts a beautiful observation tower that is open to tourists throughout the week. Visitors should plant to spend roughly 40 minutes on the trail before reaching the tower.
7.7 Miles
The historic Buttolph-Williams House is a 2-½ story timber frame structure that features a large central chimney and a side-gable roof. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
8.0 Miles
79%
29 votes
25 East Weatogue Street, Simsbury, CT 06070
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Opened seasonally, Rosedale Farms & Vineyards offers fresh vegetables, fruits, and wines for shoppers to purchase. The location offers wine tastings, farm fests, chef-to-farm dinners, and access to a corn maze.
8.1 Miles
60%
5 votes
177 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
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An entertainment center, Spare Time Bristol & City Sports Grille features 28 lanes of bowling along with a laser tag arena and arcade games. It also offers a full dining menu, party hosting and a full-service bar.
8.1 Miles
Shooters Billiards and Arcade is a pool hall that dates to 1995. Shooters has 20 pool/billiard tables, hosts tournament play, has an arcade, pro shop, darts, and an onsite cafe.
8.2 Miles
A bowling center featuring 40 lanes, Spare Time Bristol offers open and league bowling along with a laser tag arena. The center provides a sports grill, high-definition televisions, private event hosting and arcade games.
8.4 Miles
63%
57 votes
186 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010
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Opened in 1846, the Lake Compounce Amusement Park is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in all of North America. The park contains a number of rides, including the 'Boulder Dash', which was voted #1 wooden coaster in the world.
8.4 Miles
Opened in 1981, Hidden Valley is a mini-golf and entertainment complex offering a number of attractions for its guests to enjoy. In addition to an 18-hole mini-golf course, batting cages, birthday party hosting, and a patio grill are also available.
8.5 Miles
Bristol, Connecticut is home to the American Clock & Watch Museum, the United States' largest museum of its kind. Guests may browse historical exhibits, learn about timepiece construction and research antique or heirloom watches.