- Our list of the best things to do in Waterford, Connecticut, features the top 302 nearby activities — including 134 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Waterford, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 15 things to do within the city of Waterford, CT , followed by 287 popular activities in nearby cities, including Westerly, Groton, New London, Mystic, Montauk, Greenport, Clinton, East Haddam, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Niantic, Mashantucket, Old Lyme, Stonington, Madison, Essex, Westbrook, East Hampton, Charlestown, Uncasville, Watch Hill, Colchester, Misquamicut, East Lyme, Willimantic, Middletown and Ivoryton
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Open throughout the year, Havens Beach provides access to the eastern portion of Lake Ontario. Guests can enjoy sandy beaches, shoreline bluffs, adjoining woodlands, three separate campgrounds, and even winter activities.
25.3 Miles
Visitors to Sag Harbor looking to peruse the selection of local art and music can visit the Romany Kramoris Gallery. The gallery offers a gallery showcasing local artists, as well as a store with a wide selection of music CD's.
25.4 Miles
Global Boarding is a water sports center that offers waterskiing, knee boarding, wake surfing, wake boarding, and wake skating lessons. The company also has weekly session programs that are held in small groups of people.
25.5 Miles
One of only 50 established puppet theaters in America, The Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre aims at introducing young children to the performing arts. In addition to puppet shows, playgroups and workshops are available.
25.5 Miles
With Sag Harbor Historical Society, visitors can take a walking tour of the town or explore a museum. The museum features artifacts relevant to the town's history in a former resident painter's home.
25.6 Miles
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Garden and Main Sts., Sag Harbor, NY 11963
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For a maritime enthusiast, the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum is the place to visit. Featuring maritime artifacts dating back to the 1700's, the museum is housed in a building that has been declared a national treasure.
25.6 Miles
East Beach in Charlestown features 3-miles of shoreline, clean sands, and crystal clear surf. Visitors appreciate its charm because it is not as developed as other beaches, but there are limited camping amenities.
25.6 Miles
Constructed in 1802, the Faulkner's Island Lighthouse is an active historic lighthouse that is the second oldest in the entire state. Visitors commonly enjoy spending time on Faulkner's Island during their trip to see the lighthouse.
25.6 Miles
Whalers Museum is just as it sounds. It is a whaling museum located on the water in the harbor area. The museum is beautiful and has several interesting historical artifacts related to the whaling industry.
25.7 Miles
A stand up paddle board instruction center, Paddling With Claudia offers lessons for boarders of all experience levels. Instruction focuses on safety and fun, and is suitable for adults and for kids.