Things to Do in Connecticut in 2025

Photo provided by Michael Melford, courtesy of Mystic Country, Connecticut

Most popular activities in Connecticut

Tours & day trips

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Hartford Bar Hunt: Hartford Party

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Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Long Island: Yacht Charters, Location: Port Jefferson Harbor

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What to do in Connecticut

Discover the most popular places to visit in Connecticut

Foxwoods Resort Casino

4.5/5(1,073 reviews)

Why not roll the dice by visiting Foxwoods Resort Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Mashantucket? Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and casinos.

Yale University

4.5/5(528 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Yale University, a top college in New Haven. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.

Wombi Rock, part of Mohegan Sun's Resort and Casino of the Earth, is a glowing three-story white onyx mountain, is home to Leffingwells Martini Bar. Overhead is the world's largest indoor planetarium dome.
Mohegan Sun is such a beautiful resort! I just love shooting here! I hope to get back here soon..

Mohegan Sun Arena

4.5/5(642 reviews)

Catch an event at Mohegan Sun Arena during your trip to Montville. Amble around the area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.

Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

4.5/5(404 reviews)

Uncover the mysteries of the bottom of the ocean and its amazing marine animals when you explore this aquarium’s interactive displays and touch pools.

Mystic Seaport

4.5/5(726 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Mystic Seaport in Mystic. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its waterfront.

Olde Mistick Village

4.5/5(440 reviews)

Spend your day shopping in a beautifully recreated pioneering village, where stores are housed in traditional timber buildings with an 18th-century aesthetic.

Ocean Beach Park

4.5/5(225 reviews)

A day by the beach at this fantastic waterfront park is sure to please with its fun waterslides, large pool, landscaped foreshore and beautiful Atlantic Ocean views.

Mark Twain House featuring a house and heritage architecture

Mark Twain House & Museum

4.5/5(143 reviews)

Walk in Mark Twain’s footsteps at the author’s beloved Hartford home. The museum next door will complete your Twain education.

Mohegan Sun Casino

4.5/5(992 reviews)

Why not roll the dice by visiting Mohegan Sun Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in Montville? Amble around the area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Connecticut

West Mystic

5/5(37 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Mystic and surrounding area, you can visit Mystic Downtown Marina and Mystic River Bascule Bridge.

Connecticut Science Center featuring a garden

Downtown Hartford

4/5(448 area reviews)

Downtown Hartford boasts a bustling business district, housing major corporations and Connecticut's state government. Explore historic sites like the Wadsworth Atheneum, Bushnell Park, and the Old State House, while enjoying convenient access to Connecticut Transit Hartford and Union Station.

Downtown Stamford

4/5(199 area reviews)

Central business district with major retail establishments, a shopping mall, and a university campus. Explore the historic district's architecture, enjoy bars and restaurants near Columbus Park, and easily access the Metro-North train station.

New Haven which includes a river or creek and kayaking or canoeing as well as a couple

Downtown New Haven

4/5(138 area reviews)

In the heart of New Haven, this residential downtown area boasts a variety of restaurants, cafes, theaters, and stores. Explore the arts at Chapel Street Historic District, Broadway area, and Ninth Square district, or visit the Shops at Yale.