- Our list of the best things to do in Madison, Connecticut, features the top 311 nearby activities — including 141 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Madison, 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 10 things to do within the city of Madison, CT , followed by 301 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Haven, Hamden, Middletown, Wallingford, Greenport, Cutchogue, Waterford, Clinton, East Haddam, Old Saybrook, Branford, Niantic, Guilford, Old Lyme, West Haven, Cheshire, Essex, Meriden, Westbrook, Sag Harbor, Riverhead, New London, Colchester, Milford, East Lyme, East Haven 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.
9.7 Miles
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.
10.0 Miles
With 700 acres of wilderness available to explore, Bluff Head Preserve consists of forests, rivers, cliffs, and mountains. The preserve has a visible fault line that is made from traprock.
10.1 Miles
Enjoy a bevy of luxuriant beauty treatments at The Spa of Essex in Essex, Connecticut. Choose from an extensive menu of services that includes several varieties of massage, facial treatments, nail services and other delights.
10.1 Miles
Essex Library Association offers books in multimedia formats for its visitors. The library has a service where visitors can book a private session with a librarian to help them locate a book or provide technical advice.
10.2 Miles
Built in the 1700s, Pratt House is the former farm house of one of the early settlers of the city. The house contains authentic furniture and decor from the Pilgrim to the Colonial eras.
10.3 Miles
Charming 'country chic' furniture awaits at the Saybrook Country Barn in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. The store sells tables, chairs, storage options, sofas, beds and smaller household furnishings. The Saybrook Country Barn also sells textiles and clothing.
10.3 Miles
Covering military history from 1775 to the present day, Military Historians Museum features a collection of American military uniforms. The museum also includes vehicles from World War II and Desert Storm as well as a music room.
10.4 Miles
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.
10.4 Miles
Built in 1767, the General William Hart House is a historic site commemorating and preserving colonial history. The house contains furnishings and decor that expresses the sophistication and wealth of this 18th century general.