- Our list of the best things to do in Branford, Connecticut, features the top 342 nearby activities — including 154 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Branford, 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 Branford, CT , followed by 329 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Haven, Stratford, Hamden, Middletown, Bridgeport, Wallingford, Milford, Waterbury, Clinton, Fairfield, East Haddam, Old Saybrook, Guilford, Trumbull, West Haven, Essex, Cheshire, Madison, Shelton, Southington, Westbrook, Cutchogue, Meriden, Riverhead, Southbury, Old Lyme, Naugatuck, East Haven, Plantsville and Ivoryton
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Visitors can spend a day at the beach relaxing or skimboarding at Harvey Beach. The beach has a patch of eel grass with a variety of birds in it. There are several lifeguards on duty during the day.
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Tennis Club of Trumbull the is a tennis club that offers lessons and uses state-of-the-art tennis courts in the facility. The club features free childcare for preschoolers, a tennis pro shop, a locker room, and showers.
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A fitness and racquet facility, the Fitness Center of Trumbull offers a variety of tennis programs for children and adults. The facility offers open tennis as well as training sessions with resident pros.
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Connecting a park on the Haddam side with the Godspeed Opera House on the other side, the East Haddam Swing Bridge is a distinctive local landmark that provides picturesque views.
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Run by The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Natahan Hale Schoolhouse is a former schoolhouse from the mid 1700s. The teacher of this school was Nathan Hale, who was hung by the British in 1776.
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At Rathbun Free Memorial Library, visitors can peruse a wide selection of books, DVDs, and other literary resources. The library hosts community events like book clubs, technology workshops, and more.
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One of the most popular dining options in Essex, Connecticut is Olive Oyl's, a gourmet takeaway restaurant featuring salads, wraps, soups, pasta and other delicious foods made from locally-sourced ingredients.
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20 Norwich Road, East Haddam, CT
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The Scherer Library of Musical Theatre is an extensive musical theatre research facility. The collection has more than 70,000 items. The library maintains a collection of scores, sheet music, scripts, original cast recordings, programs, photographs, and theatre memorabilia.
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Dedicated to watches, clocks and timepiece construction, the Timexpo Museum in Waterbury, Connecticut is maintained by the legendary Timex watch company. The museum emphasizes Timex' history and contributions to clock and watch design.
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175 Quaker Farms Rd, Rt 188, Southbury, CT 06488
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A designated trout park, Southford Falls State Park offers year-round activities including hiking, cross-country skiing and field sports. Located along Eightmile Brook, the 169-acre park features several trails and a scenic waterfall.