- Our list of the best things to do in Hamden, Connecticut, features the top 369 nearby activities — including 150 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Hamden, 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 19 things to do within the city of Hamden, CT , followed by 350 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Haven, Stratford, Middletown, Bridgeport, Wallingford, Bristol, Milford, Waterbury, Clinton, Fairfield, Branford, New Britain, Newington, Guilford, East Haddam, Madison, Southington, Trumbull, West Haven, Cheshire, Woodbury, Southbury, Shelton, Farmington, Meriden, Wethersfield, Westbrook, Naugatuck, Mashantucket, East Haven, Plantsville and Ivoryton
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Led by veteran Ninja Warrior gold medalist Drew Drechsel, classes help ninja of all skill levels up their physics-defying abilities
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East Rock Park, is a 425-acre park in New Haven, CT that features a myriad of sports courts and fields, over 10-miles of hiking and biking trails, and much more. Visitors can also enjoy the Trowbridge Environmental Center and Pardee Rose Garden and Greenhouse.
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Featuring elevations over 600-ft. above sea level, West Rock Ridge State Park is a scenic public park commonly visited by those who love being in nature. Popular park activities include hiking, boating, fishing, and enjoying the picturesque views throughout.
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170 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06520
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Part of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History is one of the foremost American museums dedicated to the natural sciences. It is particularly renowned for its collections of fossils, gems and other geological discoveries.
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Ingalls Rink is an ice skating rink that promotes opportunities such as youth hockey games, figure skating competitions, and free skate sessions. The facility also includes locker rooms as well as a conditioning room.
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Gourmands love Taste of New Haven, a Connecticut walking tour provider specializing in culinary tourism. Tour participants learn about the city's rich history as they sample its finest and most unusual edible offerings.
4.9 Miles
114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06510
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Founded in 1862, the New Haven Museum, has been collecting, archiving, and exhibiting the rich history of New Haven ever since. Known for its bountiful genealogy information, visitors also enjoy the Fine Arts, Maritime, and Manufacturing collections.
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Established in 1797, Grove Street Cemetery, was the first chartered cemetery in the nation and was the first designed for family plots. The cemetery serves as the final resting place for many historically significant figures and has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
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From its earliest beginnings in 1894, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, has been continually dedicated to touching the lives of those in the region through musical excellence. Nationally recognized for its institutional vision, this award-winning orchestra has been featured in a major motion picture.
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Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515
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Affiliated with Southern Connecticut State University, the John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts hosts an array of nationally and internationally touring acts, as well as productions affiliated with the University.
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121 Wall St, New Haven, CT 06511
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Yale University's Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library is located in New Haven, Connecticut. It contains ancient and archival books, maps, letters and other historically important material and is one of the world's most important research libraries.