- 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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Dedicated to fostering love for and appreciation of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, the Long Island Science Center features a variety of interactive exhibits and activities for kids. The center also hosts summer camps.
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308 Tanger Mall Dr, Tanger 1, Riverhead, NY 11933
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Featuring regional wine from Hudson Valley, Empire State Cellars offers a variety of spirits to sample at its tasting bar. The wine tastings are $5 a person, and lets visitors pick 3 wines to sample from.
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The oldest theater in downstate New York, the Vail-Leavitt was established in 1881. The theater, which once screened early films by Thomas Edison, now hosts a variety of events, and is available for rent.
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Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, 18 Peconic Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
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Taking place along the river near the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, the Riverhead Blues Festival is a day of live musical entertainment from new and old groups all over the country.
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When in season, Long Island Canoe Kayak Rentals offers rentals of canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, fishing poles, water bikes, electric tour boards and bicycles. They also offer seasonal guided tours for canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and electric bikes.
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Norwalk's The Maritime Aquarium is a large institution featuring amazing and diverse exhibits from around the world. Its most unusual features include a shark touch tank, meerkat habitat, IMAX theater, educational children's camp and a series of exhibits on African marine life.
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Taking a trip on the Sheffield Island Ferry brings tourists to the island's Lighthouse, which is open for daily tours between the months of May and September. Those who are more nature-inclined can also visit the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge.
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Calf Pasture Beach is an historically significant park and beach that offers amenities including picnic areas, pavilions and playgrounds. They provide concessions and also feature a high boardwalk where patrons can fish.
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Haley Farm State Park is a recreational park in Groton perfect for biking or walking. The 0.8 mile bike trail is scenic and wheelchair accessible, and the bike trail also part of the bikeway from Mystic to Groton.
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With exhibits featuring the City of Norwalk, Norwalk Museum contains maps, photographs, pottery, letters, manuscripts, signs and a library of over 500 books. The museum offers tours as well as educational programs and lectures.