- Our list of the best things to do in Newington, Connecticut, features the top 366 nearby activities — including 133 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Newington, 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 13 things to do within the city of Newington, CT , followed by 353 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hartford, West Hartford, Middletown, Wallingford, Simsbury, Bristol, Waterbury, South Windsor, Manchester, East Haddam, New Britain, Bloomfield, Wethersfield, Windsor, Torrington, Farmington, Hamden, Southington, Cheshire, Avon, New Hartford, Glastonbury, Enfield, Litchfield, Meriden, East Hartford, Colchester, Agawam, Storrs, Naugatuck, Mansfield, Mashantucket, Plantsville, Guilford and Winsted
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Kids and adults learn while having fun at the Connecticut Science Center. Its exhibits include Egyptian sarcophagi, fossils, bones, gemstones and preserved insects. Scouting groups and school field trips are welcome and should reserve tickets in advance.
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The Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is an outdoor riverside park and entertainment venue that hosts a variety of performances, including plays, concerts, and other shows. The plaza also offers scenic walking and jogging areas.
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Connecticut's Old State House, a registered National Landmark, is much more than a typical museum. Featuring 22,000 square feet of historic rooms, interactive displays, guided or self-guided tours and more; discover democracy and citizenship in action.
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Almost two miles of paved walkways that are lit at night make the entire space of Great River Park openly accessible. There is an on-site boat launch, a small white sand beach, and a 350-seat amphitheater.
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The venerable Hartford Stage Company maintains a packed schedule of theatrical presentations for adults and families, including seasonal favorites such as 'A Christmas Carol.' The Company offers individual tickets, packages and discounted rates for groups.
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The sprawling mansion now called the Hill-Stead Museum was originally an opulent residence. Its extravagantly weathly owners accumulated an array of priceless objects d'art that are now on display in the museum.
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A National Historic Landmark dating back to the 18th century, the Stanley Whitman House offers a glimpse of life during the colonial era. The restored house and grounds feature museum exhibits while costumed docents provide educational background about the site.
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Opening its doors in 1975, the XL Center is a 16,000-seat, downtown sports and entertainment complex. Available for rent, the venue is home to the University of Connecticut's basketball teams, the AHL Hartford hockey team, and music and entertainment events.
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Home to collections ranging from the 15th century today is the Saint Joseph College Art Museum. The museum features an array of paintings, sculptures and artifacts that educate on the culture and history of art throughout time.
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Opened in 1897, Elizabeth Park is situated on 82 acres and features a rose garden, a pond area and open grass fields. The park has walking paths through wooded terrain, basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields and picnic areas.