- Our list of the best things to do in New Haven, Connecticut, features the top 319 nearby activities — including 134 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- New Haven, 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 33 things to do within the city of New Haven, CT , followed by 286 popular activities in nearby cities, including Stratford, Fairfield, Hamden, Bridgeport, Wallingford, Milford, Middletown, Waterbury, Clinton, Branford, Guilford, Southington, Trumbull, West Haven, Cheshire, Madison, Southbury, Shelton, Meriden, Woodbury, Bristol, Westport, New Britain, Westbrook, Naugatuck, Mashantucket, East Haven, Plantsville and Port Jefferson
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Built on the site of a vintage railroad switching station, the SoNo Switch Tower Museum is located in Norwalk, Connecticut. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits. Admission and parking are free, but donations are cheerfully received.
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Many visitors to Harvey's Beach in Old Saybrook, Connecticut are drawn to it because the shallow water and rustic wooden boardwalk. This is a great place to splash in the surf, build sand castles, enjoy a picnic or simply relax along the shore.
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A bowling alley and indoor entertainment facility, The All Star features open bowling, league play, and tournaments. The facility also has pool tables, and an arcade with a variety of video games.
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Handcrafted wines like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon are created at Vineyard 48. Wine tastings are routinely held in the tasting room, but it is a standing-only site.
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The Waters Crest Winery offers an intimate tasting room that suits the small boutique winery. Tastings are held every day of the week and are sold as tasting collection packages of three to four wines.
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Visitors can spend a relaxing day browsing through vintage items and collectibles, household items, plants and garden accessories, seasonal home-grown vegetables, and more at the Elephant's Trunk Flea Market. Hungry guests can visit their numerous food trucks for refreshment.
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Guests can enjoy cruises and private charters on the Connecticut River aboard the Mystique at Lady Katharine Cruises. They offer a variety of public cruises like lunch and brunch cruises and also host weddings and other private events.
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Located on a 5-acre property, Ballard Park is a serene neighborhood park that is host to a number of different events and amenities. Events hosted here include concerts and parties located within the parks gazebo and greenery.
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With four screens and a focus on the disabled, The Prospector Theater welcomes everyone. Amenities include closed captioning glasses with subtitles, a small theater for those with sensory issues, and prime viewing handicap seating.
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Milton L Burns Park is a county park that features wood carvings, benches, a bandshell, and tables for checkers and chess. There is also an area for paddle boat running.