- 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.
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Hudson Highlands State Park is 6,000 gorgeous acres of mostly undeveloped natural land. Frequented by guests most popularly for the extensive offering of hiking trails, the park is also great for sightseeing, kayaking and canoeing.
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Community owned and operated, School Street Park is equipped with a variety of playground equipment, volleyball courts, basketball courts, spray fountains and bike trails. Future plans include the addition of a disc golf course.
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Running along the river, Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway is a multi-purpose trail. Along with walking and cycling, rollerblading, jogging and running is also suitable here. For added enjoyment and convenience, the trail is equipped with park benches and picnic tables.
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As a remnant of the 19th century, Old Field Pt Lighthouse is a granite building in use by the Coast Guard. The lighthouse isn't open to tours, but can be viewed from the outside during certain open grounds events.
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The Ballard Institute and Museum of Photography features temporary exhibitions and a permanent library and archive. The institute also offers workshops for those who wish to learn about puppetry and toy theatre.
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The Mansfield Drive-In Theatre plays first-run movies on three different screens during the summer season. The location is also the home of Mansfield Market, the largest flea market in Eastern Connecticut.
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Located in Stamford, Connecticut, the Avon Theatre Film Center shows indie, arthouse and vintage films that are not screened at larger commercial chains. This cinema is also a popular destination for foreign film fans.
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Avon Theatre is a movie theater that also shows special previews and documentaries such as 'Red Carpet Gala'. The cinema has a membership discounts program as well as auditoriums that are available for rent.
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Franklin Street Works is a charming contemporary café that also houses art by local artists. Visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee or lunch while browsing the spaces three separate galleries.
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Founded in 1991, the Harbor Ballet Theatre is a not-for-profit ballet company that stages professional ballet productions. The theatre is notable for its annual performance of The Nutcracker and aims to provide young dancers with a professional environment.