- 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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Goshen Players Inc is a local volunteer community theater that provides several productions a year. The theater group was established in 1949 and features the second oldest continuously performing group in the state.
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Open throughout the year, Havens Beach provides access to the eastern portion of Lake Ontario. Guests can enjoy sandy beaches, shoreline bluffs, adjoining woodlands, three separate campgrounds, and even winter activities.
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Hikers love Bull's Bridge in Kent, Connecticut. This rustic covered bridge crosses the Connecticut River and is part of several hiking trails, including the monumental Appalachian Trail and several shorter, easier paths.
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Smith Point County Park, William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, NY
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Dedicated in honor of TWA Flight 800 that went down off the coast of Fire Island in 1996, is the TWA Flight 800 International Memorial. The memorial is a place for reflection and remembrance of the tragic event.
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Offering sweeping views of the ocean, Greenwich Point Park is popular with locals and tourists for its mix of beach, forest and lake The beachside park offers swimming, boating, hiking trails and picnic areas.
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Mashashimuet Park is a park that has large grass fields for outdoor activities such as soccer and baseball. In addition to these areas, they have a playground, chess tables, picnic tables, tennis courts, and basketball courts.
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One of only 50 established puppet theaters in America, The Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre aims at introducing young children to the performing arts. In addition to puppet shows, playgroups and workshops are available.
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A stand up paddle board instruction center, Paddling With Claudia offers lessons for boarders of all experience levels. Instruction focuses on safety and fun, and is suitable for adults and for kids.
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One of the largest oceanfront parks on Fire Island is Smith Point County Park. The park offers saltwater fishing, swimming, camping, scuba diving and food concessions.
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A craft brewery, Back East Brewery makes an array of beers, including ales, IPAs, porters, and seasonal offerings, in addition to special beers with names like the Palate Mallet and Hammer of the Gods.