- Our list of the best things to do in Manchester, Connecticut, features the top 331 nearby activities — including 119 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Manchester, 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 15 things to do within the city of Manchester, CT , followed by 316 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield, Middletown, Simsbury, Bristol, South Windsor, East Haddam, Newington, Bloomfield, Windsor, Wethersfield, New Britain, Farmington, Southington, Avon, West Springfield, Enfield, Agawam, Meriden, Glastonbury, East Hartford, New Hartford, Storrs, Colchester, Willimantic, Wallingford, Cheshire, Mashantucket, Mansfield and Plantsville
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Primarily concerned with operating a zoo that features an array of exotic animals from all over the globe, Action Wildlife Foundation Inc focuses on caring for animals in large, open, natural environments.
31.6 Miles
85%
170 votes
29 Norwich-Westerly Road, Mashantucket, CT
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Patrons of the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods enjoy a staggering variety of live entertainment options, including singers, bands and stand-up comedians. The MGM Grand also has a large gaming floor and multiple dining options for every taste and budget.
31.7 Miles
Racing fans come to the Waterford Speedbowl to satisfy their need for speed. Ample bleacher seating, tasty concessions and a fast track make for a day at the races not easily forgotten.
31.7 Miles
Featuring a variety of migrating swallows in the thousands, Goose Island is an island located off the Connecticut shoreline. The island landscape is grassy and can be accessed by kayak.
31.7 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.
31.9 Miles
93%
1005 votes
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566
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Old Sturbridge Village is a recreation of the rural New England area between 1790 to 1830. Featuring guides in costumes, the village is educational and informative and runs programs tailored to children.
32.1 Miles
An art gallery named for its featured artist, Thomas F McKnight features a wide selection of paintings, silk screen prints, and posters. McKnight's subject matter is eclectic, and includes landscapes, scenes from myth, and whimsical scenes.
32.2 Miles
Visitors who are interested in the potato famine that caused many immigrants to come to America may enjoy what Ireland's Great Hunger Museum has to offer. Affiliated with Quinnipiac University, the museum maintains artwork and archival materials.
32.2 Miles
New and experienced home brewers and winemakers will find a treasure trove of equipment, supplies, and knowledgeable staff at Stomp N Crush. The store also hosts winemaking classes and meetings of the Maniacal Association of Shoreline Homebrewers.