- 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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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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The primary features of Filley Park revolve around a brook, a pond, and an island that is set against a naturally wooded hillside. Newer aspects of the park include an arboretum, a rain garden, and natural playgrounds.
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With multiple stages, Phoenix Theater features an array of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. Community outreach and educational programs are also a priority with this theater which includes their popular theater camps.
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Winston, Connecticut is home to the Gilson Cinema & Cafe. This small theater plays a small number of new releases. Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended for shows on Friday and Saturday.
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Milford's Walnut Beach is a resort community that also features public events and shopping. Its breezy boardwalk is a popular spot for afternoon strolling and people watching. The Walnut Beach community also holds closed events, which are off-limits to non-members.
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Featuring an outdoor, Grand Prix themed track, visitors can compete against friends, family, and other guests in a go-kart race. Each ride lasts 5 minutes and allows for visitors to make 25 laps.
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Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo has some rare animals, including tigers, along with a barnyard, wolf exhibit, and a prairie dog habitat among other features. Peacocks wander the grounds freely and visitors can even ride the camel.
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A contemporary artist who paints in the Impressionist style, Catherine M Elliott maintains a gallery of paintings and prints. Elliott paints outdoors, and captures conditions of light and of atmosphere in her work.
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Nestled in charming Bridgeport, Connecticut, the Beardsley Zoo is the only one in the state. It features exotic birds, big cats, reptiles and many other fascinating creatures. The zoo welcomes school groups and hosts summer camps for kids and teens.
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The history of the area, including the Thimble Islands is offered by the Stony Creek Museum. The museum presents various events throughout the year and includes the area history in the form of pictures, objects, manuscripts, artifacts and memorabilia.