- Our list of the best things to do in New Britain, Connecticut, features the top 385 nearby activities — including 146 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- New Britain, 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 12 things to do within the city of New Britain, CT , followed by 373 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hartford, West Hartford, Hamden, Wallingford, Middletown, Bristol, Simsbury, Waterbury, Manchester, South Windsor, Newington, East Haddam, Bloomfield, Wethersfield, Windsor, Torrington, Farmington, Cheshire, Southington, Litchfield, Woodbury, New Hartford, Avon, New Haven, Meriden, Glastonbury, East Hartford, Colchester, Enfield, Naugatuck, Goshen, Mashantucket, Plantsville, Branford, Southbury, Winsted and Guilford
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231 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
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Connecticut State Library and State Archives are a history buff's dream destination. Featuring extensive documentation and archival material from the Revolutionary War and early life in New England, visit and you may lose yourself in time.
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Opened in 1897, Elizabeth Park is situated on 82 acres and features a rose garden, a pond area and open grass fields. The park has walking paths through wooded terrain, basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields and picnic areas.
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Imagine Nation is a museum and learning center geared especially to kids between the ages of 2 and 8. It features a variety of hands-on exhibits and educational play stations.
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A dance school, the Nutmeg Performing Arts Centre offers classes in multiple styles of dance for students ranging from preschoolers to seniors. The school also fields a competitive dance team.
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The Meriden Youth Theatre offers summer camps and drama workshops to young performers who wish to improve their skills. During the summer camp, enrollees can act, dance, sing, and swim.
8.7 Miles
166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
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Located in Hartford, Connecticut, the Bushnell Center for Performing Arts is the city's cultural epicenter. In addition to its concerts, recitals and dance performances, the Center is also available for weddings and other chartered rentals.
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1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105
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Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society, is dedicated to preserving the state history from the early 1500's through today. Exhibits include hands-on activities for children, a working WWII assembly line, and thousands of artifacts and memorabilia.
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Located within a historic 1876 building, the Charter Oak Cultural Center is a facility that offers a number of educational services for members of the local community. Performing arts shows, literacy-based classes, and after school programs are among these services.
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Meriden Linear Trails is a developing network of linear trails that will connect all parts of the local community through multi-purpose walking and hiking trails. The aim is to provide safe means of non-motorized, recreational transportation around the community.
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The KO Club for Kids is a hands on childcare facility for kids from five to fourteen years old. The club provides training and participation in recreation activities, reading, and computer software programming.