- 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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Birch Plain Creek Park is a natural wildlife preserve and saltwater wetlands managed by the local community. The park offers multiple hiking paths and is the home of many colorful waterfowl, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers.
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Elrin/ Elion Beach is a public beach location that provides visitors access to the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy swimming (during the warm months), having picnics, or just relaxing in the sun.
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The Glebe House Museum of Woodbury was the birthplace of the Episcopal church in the US. The museum, set in the beautiful Litchfield Hills, offers a glimpse into Revolutionary War-era Connecticut.
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Visitors can enjoy supervised swimming, bird watching, fishing, and walking on a quarter mile stretch of beach at Waterford Town Beach. The beach also features picnic areas and nearby tennis courts.
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The eleven-mile Norwottuck Rail Trail in Northampton, Massachusetts is a paved trail open to walkers, joggers, cyclists., cross-country skiers and dog-walkers. Free parking is available on both ends of the trail.
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The Eastern Point Beach features concession stands, picnic tables, showers, and playgrounds. The beach's shallow water depths make it a suitable location for swimming and visitors can also view three lighthouses from the site.
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One of the most unique attractions in Mystic, Connecticut is B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill. It is a working steam-powered mill, and the oldest of its type in the United States. The mill is open from September through mid-December.
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Hollow Park offers a scenic walk along the Pomperaug River, along with various play structures for children. Sporting areas include Baseball/softball fields, basketball and sand volleyball courts, and soccer fields.
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The Clapp & Tuttle Gallery features a diverse collection of artwork and a variety of unique exhibits. The gallery also serves as picture frame shop and features a wide selection of frames.
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Founded in 2009 by a dressage competitor, Sarah Williams Dressage offers both horse training services and riding lessons in various styles. The business also offers horse sales and assistance in buying horses, and coaching at competitive events.