- Our list of the best things to do in Vernon, Connecticut, features the top 302 nearby activities — including 109 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Vernon, 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 0 things to do within the city of Vernon, CT , followed by 302 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hartford, Springfield, West Hartford, Middletown, Simsbury, South Windsor, Manchester, Newington, Bloomfield, Windsor, New Britain, Wethersfield, Farmington, Avon, West Springfield, Glastonbury, Enfield, Agawam, East Hartford, East Haddam, New Hartford, Southington, Storrs, Westfield, Colchester, Bristol, Willimantic, Meriden, Chicopee, Mashantucket, Pomfret, Sturbridge and Mansfield
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Stretching horizontally across Branford, Connecticut, the Route 146 Scenic Drive affords breathtaking coastal views. The route is accessible to passenger vehicles and bicycles and provides convenient entry to the Stony Creek Harbor.
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Birch Plain Creek Park is a natural wildlife preserve and saltwater wetlands managed by the local community. The park offers multiple hiking paths and is the home of many colorful waterfowl, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers.
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Open from April to November, Mohawk State Forest offers visitors panoramic views of the 1,683-ft Mohawk Mountain. Visitors can walk on trails through the forest and have a picnic at one of their tables.
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940 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
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Open to bike riders, joggers, and dogs on a leash, Farmington Canal Rail To Trail Assoc offers a scenic shortcut through the city of New Haven. The trail has several benches to sit on and a variety of plant life.
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Consisting of a large, multipurpose field, Poquonnock Plains Park is the site of recreational activities like flag football and soccer. The playground has a multiple seat teeter totter and a swing set.
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Elrin/ Elion Beach is a public beach location that provides visitors access to the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy swimming (during the warm months), having picnics, or just relaxing in the sun.
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The history of the area, including the Thimble Islands is offered by the Stony Creek Museum. The museum presents various events throughout the year and includes the area history in the form of pictures, objects, manuscripts, artifacts and memorabilia.
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The Eastern Point Beach features concession stands, picnic tables, showers, and playgrounds. The beach's shallow water depths make it a suitable location for swimming and visitors can also view three lighthouses from the site.
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This 25-acre jewel located on the edge of New Haven, Edgerton Park, is a favorite destination for people who want to enjoy the gardens and grounds of this old estate. On the National Register of Historic Places, the park features many walking paths, fountains, and greenhouses.
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When the weather is warm, everyone loves to spend time at Ocean Beach Park in New London, Connecticut. This water-themed amusement park offers a clean, 'sugar sand' beach, an Olympic-sized pool, waterslides, a secure locker facility, a mini-golf course and an extensive boardwalk.