- Our list of the best things to do in Meriden, Connecticut, features the top 480 nearby activities — including 196 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Meriden, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
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Stony Creek Dock, Branford, CT 06405
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Thimble Islands Cruises Aboard Sea Mist offers 45 minute narrated cruises among the scenic Thimble Islands. Passengers will learn about the history of the area, which was a haunt of the famous pirate Captain Kidd.
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Maltby Lakes is a hiking and mountain biking area populated by woodlands and numerous lakes. Visitors will find several hiking trails and will notice a variety of wildlife native to the area.
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At XFINITY Theatre, visitors can see a wide variety of live entertainment, from touring comedians to nationally recognized musicians. The theater features both an indoor and outdoor seating area that can seat up to 30,000 people.
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An amphitheater with capacity for 30,000 people, XFINITY Theatre offers both outdoor lawn and indoor seating along with a concession area. The theater is home to events including concerts and festivals.
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Short for the Dwight D Eisenhower Memorial Park, Eisenhower Park features a playground area for kids with play structures, swings, and slides. The park also has covered picnic tables and a barbecue grill.
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200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 6117
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The Chase Arena at the Reich Family Pavilion is a comfortable gymnasium with bleachers and theater style seating. The gym also offers fitness classes including Zumba, yoga, and independent gym classes.
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Hosting the University of Connecticut's football games, Rentschler Field serves as a multipurpose arena for sports, concerts, and community events. The locals often tailgate in the parking lot before the football games.
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Huck Finn Adventures & Sales has provided kayak and canoe rentals on the Farmington River since 1983. They also offer guided trips of distances 3, 5, and 9 miles that last for 1 to 3 hours.
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At Willow Rock Gallery, visitors can purchase a variety of artwork from local artists, from jewelry, to paintings, to pottery. The gallery is run by a local artist who curates the work of regional artists.
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Nestled in East Haven, Connecticut, the Shore Line Trolley Museum offers a look back to the heydey of trolleys and streetcars. Patrons may purchase rides on a restored trolley or browse the museum.