- 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
Showing 641-650 of
921
37.5 Miles
As a dog friendly park, visitors can bring their dogs along for a hike through the trails of Young's Pond. Visitors can explore the surrounding woods, which has remnants of old structures to see.
37.6 Miles
76%
204 votes
125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002
MoreLess Info
Picture books are celebrated for their contributions to the art world at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. Three galleries of rotating exhibits are housed within the 40,000 square foot facility along with permanent collections by famous picture book creators Maurice Sendak and Rosemary Wells.
37.7 Miles
The rescuing, translating, and disseminating of Yiddish books serve as founding pillars for the National Yiddish Book Museum. The organization also strives to advance the knowledge of the saved literature through special education-based programs and exhibits within the architecturally unique building.
37.7 Miles
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.
37.8 Miles
Hampshire College is a private liberal arts college that is a part of the Five Colleges Consortium for alternative education. Fifty-six percent of the institution's students go on to attain at least one graduate degree.
37.8 Miles
The Academy of Music Theatre is the home of the Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra, one of the oldest community orchestras in the United States. The theatre is also home to Pioneer Valley Ballet and Old Deerfield Productions, and hosts community events.
37.8 Miles
Items that document the private life of Calvin Coolidge are put on display that the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library & Museum. The items begin with his birth in 1872 and continue through his post-presidential days with a separate collection being displayed at the site for his wife Grace.
37.8 Miles
Northampton's East Heaven is a spa and hot-tub facility offering private and semi-private hot tubbing. Clients also enjoy massage, aromatherapy, facials and masks, skin treatments, nail services and other pampering treats.
37.8 Miles
Live Theatre is a summer only theater, known for offering new works and premieres, as well as reviving classic dramas and comedies. They hold open auditions, and offer individual show tickets or season subscriptions.
37.8 Miles
Pleasure Beach is a small strip of soft powdery sand along the Long Island Sound. The beach is favored for relaxation and enjoying the sights and sun and offers swimming, premier bird watching and beautiful scenery.