- Our list of the best things to do in Waterbury, Connecticut, features the top 433 nearby activities — including 173 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Waterbury, 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 16 things to do within the city of Waterbury, CT , followed by 417 popular activities in nearby cities, including New Haven, Hartford, West Hartford, Hamden, Wallingford, Middletown, Bristol, Danbury, Milford, Newington, Kent, New Britain, Wethersfield, Branford, Farmington, Torrington, Southington, Trumbull, West Haven, Cheshire, New Milford, Litchfield, Southbury, Woodbury, New Hartford, Shelton, Goshen, Avon, Meriden, Bloomfield, Simsbury, Stratford, East Hartford, Naugatuck, Washington Depot, Glastonbury, Mashantucket, Washington, East Haven, Plantsville and Guilford
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Opening its doors in 1975, the XL Center is a 16,000-seat, downtown sports and entertainment complex. Available for rent, the venue is home to the University of Connecticut's basketball teams, the AHL Hartford hockey team, and music and entertainment events.
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A four-theater cinema multiplex, Spotlight Theatres shows a variety of first-run Hollywood movies with digital video and sound. Visitors can also dine at the full-service bistro attached to the theater.
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Infinity Music Hall & Bistro is a restaurant and music concert venue. It is an intimate, acoustically sound 500-seat music hall, hosting 250 popular live music and comedy shows per year, combined with a four-star restaurant and bar.
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The venerable Hartford Stage Company maintains a packed schedule of theatrical presentations for adults and families, including seasonal favorites such as 'A Christmas Carol.' The Company offers individual tickets, packages and discounted rates for groups.
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Featuring hourly rates and open year round, the Milford Tennis Club offers indoor public play with a private atmosphere. The club also offers free parking and during the weekdays, free childcare.
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Numbering roughly one hundred islands, the archipelago called the Thimble Islands sits off the coast of Connecticut. The islands are a popular destination for locals and tourists, including anglers and boating enthusiasts.
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Kids and adults learn while having fun at the Connecticut Science Center. Its exhibits include Egyptian sarcophagi, fossils, bones, gemstones and preserved insects. Scouting groups and school field trips are welcome and should reserve tickets in advance.
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The Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is an outdoor riverside park and entertainment venue that hosts a variety of performances, including plays, concerts, and other shows. The plaza also offers scenic walking and jogging areas.
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149 Farms Village Rd, Rt 309, Simsbury, CT 06070
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Featuring a beautiful, wooded park setting, Stratton Brook State Park offers year-round fun and activities. This includes fishing and swimming in the warmer months, and outdoor sports like skiing or ice skating in the winter.
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Stratford Performing Arts Academy is a family owned business that offers classes of all genres. They provide two types of programs, Recreational Dance and Competitive Companies and dancers perform in shows along with numerous competitions and benefits throughout the season.