- Our list of the best things to do in Putnam, Connecticut, features the top 151 nearby activities — including 64 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Putnam, 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 3 things to do within the city of Putnam, CT , followed by 148 popular activities in nearby cities, including Providence, Lincoln, Cranston, Smithfield, Cumberland, Coventry, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Worcester, Sturbridge, North Smithfield, Storrs, Warwick, Willimantic, Pomfret, Woodstock, Harrisville, Marblehead, Shrewsbury, Chepachet, Franklin and Mansfield
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Clayground is a make-your-own pottery studio that is fun for all ages. The studio allows visitors to create their own pottery pieces, such as dishes, figurines or tiles, and paint them to become vibrant works of art.
22.7 Miles
The Adventure Park at Storrs is an aerial adventure course. High above the ground, bridges of cable, wood, rope, and zip lines connect small platforms built around the trees. Adventure seekers climb along these aerial trails of varying difficulty.
22.7 Miles
A 226 acre reservoir, Tiogue Lake offers several boat ramps for putting in kayaks, canoes, or larger craft. The lake is also stocked multiple times each spring season with trout.
22.7 Miles
Also known as TLC Performing Arts, Ciccone Tracy Performing Arts is a dance and performing arts studio that offers classes in various styles of dance, acrobatics, and theatrical performance for students of all ages.
22.8 Miles
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11 votes
6 Bourn Place, U-5212, Storrs, CT 06269
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The Ballard Institute and Museum of Photography features temporary exhibitions and a permanent library and archive. The institute also offers workshops for those who wish to learn about puppetry and toy theatre.
22.8 Miles
Built as a small family homestead in the late 18th century, Governor Sprague Mansion, was upgraded to the elegant home it is today in 1864. Believed to be haunted, the mansion is available for tours or hosting events.
22.9 Miles
The most unique public art installation in Providence, Rhode Island is Waterfire, a series of braziers set in Waterplace Park. The braziers are ceremonially lit several times per year, and draw hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
23.0 Miles
A favorite getaway for Rhode Islanders, Lincoln Woods State Park, is within easy driving distance from Providence, Pawtucket, and Cumberland. The park features rugged multi-use trails throughout the forest, fresh water swimming, kayaking, and more.
23.0 Miles
Offering an array of dance classes, To the Pointe of Performing Arts teaches jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, lyrical, and other styles. The school also hosts summer programs and parties.
23.1 Miles
The Mansfield Drive-In Theatre plays first-run movies on three different screens during the summer season. The location is also the home of Mansfield Market, the largest flea market in Eastern Connecticut.