- Our list of the best things to do in Niantic, Connecticut, features the top 320 nearby activities — including 143 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Niantic, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Niantic, CT , followed by 308 popular activities in nearby cities, including Westerly, Montauk, Groton, New London, Mystic, Greenport, Waterford, Sag Harbor, Norwich, Clinton, East Haddam, Old Saybrook, Mashantucket, Old Lyme, Stonington, Madison, Essex, East Hampton, Westbrook, Uncasville, Watch Hill, Colchester, Misquamicut, East Lyme, Charlestown, Guilford, Ivoryton, Middletown and Cutchogue
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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.
23.2 Miles
With Sag Harbor Historical Society, visitors can take a walking tour of the town or explore a museum. The museum features artifacts relevant to the town's history in a former resident painter's home.
23.3 Miles
Popular among surf fishing enthusiasts, the Montauk Point State Park is also suited for hiking and hunting. Besides the oldest lighthouse in the state, in here are also found camping sites, playgrounds, picnic tables, and others.
23.3 Miles
80%
45 votes
Garden and Main Sts., Sag Harbor, NY 11963
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For a maritime enthusiast, the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum is the place to visit. Featuring maritime artifacts dating back to the 1700's, the museum is housed in a building that has been declared a national treasure.
23.3 Miles
Whalers Museum is just as it sounds. It is a whaling museum located on the water in the harbor area. The museum is beautiful and has several interesting historical artifacts related to the whaling industry.
23.3 Miles
Capt. Ron’s Fishing is a commercial fishing charter company that offers tours on the waters of Montauk Point. The company has bass fishing excursions, shark fishing trips, and fluke expeditions.
23.4 Miles
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.
23.5 Miles
87%
60 votes
50 S. Fairview Ave., Montauk, NY 11954
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Designed in 1968, the Montauk Downs State Park Golf Course was named by the Links magazine one of the best 10 municipal courses in US. Among the amenities, there are also tennis courts and a swimming pool.
23.5 Miles
Known as the oldest cattle ranch in the United States, Deep Hollow Ranch Beach & Trail Rides takes visitors on scenic horseback rides through Block Island Sound. The trail ride groups accommodate riders of all skill levels.
23.6 Miles
The main town beach of Sag Harbor is Foster Memorial Beach, which covers one mile along the Noyac Bay. Marked dog routes, a grassy picnic area, mobile food stand, and benches are offered at the beach.