Places to see in Connecticut vacation sights in Connecticut Explore things to do in Connecticut

Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Connecticut with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Connecticut sites or check out the sites in another state.

You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Connecticut that have become local favorites easily with our site.

We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Connecticut whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.

Fairfield Museum and History Center

Fairfield, CT

The Fairfield Museum and History Center opened to the public on September 16, 2007. Seven years in the making, this educational and cultural facility unveils a vital new chapter in the history of their community. They connect people around the complex history of Fairfield and surrounding communities so that together we may shape a more informed future.

New Haven Museum and Historical Society

New Haven, CT

Three hundred and seventy-five years of history come to life at the New Haven Museum. From the colony’s founding as a puritan village through its growth into a major industrial center and now a thriving metropolitan area, New Haven’s history is brought to life for their visitors, inspiring a rich appreciation of the City’s past, present, and future.

Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop

Hamden, CT

The Eli Whitney Museum and Workshop is an experimental learning workshop for students, teachers, and families. They collect, interpret, and teach experiments that are the roots of design and invention.

The Discovery Museum and Planetareum

Bridgeport, CT

The Discovery Museum and Planetarium is a hands-on interactive museum for all ages with over sixty-five exhibit areas featuring “see, hear and touch” explorations of science, technology and ideas. Join us at Connecticut’s premiere science museum and planetarium and rediscover the world around you. Their permanent exhibits feature Space, Light, Sound and Green Energy galleries; the Henry B. duPont III Planetarium; and Connecticut’s only Challenger Learning Center.

PEZ Visitor Center

Orange, CT

See and experience the PEZ brand in person. Over 4,000 square feet dedicated to all things PEZ. See the largest, most comprehensive collection of PEZ memorabilia on public display in the world, PEZ motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers, the world’s largest PEZ dispenser, viewing area into their production area, PEZ trivia game, retail area, interactive historical time line and much more.

The Mark Twain House and Museum

Hartford, CT

The Mark Twain House & Museum has restored the author’s Hartford, Connecticut, home, where the author and his family lived from 1874 to 1891. The mission of The Mark Twain House & Museum is to foster an appreciation of the legacy of Mark Twain as one of our nation’s defining cultural figures, and to demonstrate the continuing relevance of his work, life and times.

Bushnell Park

Hartford, CT

Bushnell Park in Hartford, is the oldest publicly funded park in the United States. It was conceived by the Reverend Horace Bushnell in the mid-1850’s at a time when the need for open public spaces was just starting to be recognized. Today the park comprises 50 acres (20 ha) of green space, and is visited by over one million people each year. Paths through the park contribute to the East Coast Greenway.

Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens

Stamford, CT

The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is one of Fairfield County’s leading botanical and horticultural education resources featuring 91 acres of open, green space located on the historical property of well-known arborist Dr. Francis A. Bartlett. This irreplaceable resource features the best of what Connecticut’s native landscape has to offer: magnificent Champion trees, charming gardens, wildflower meadows, red maple wetlands and boardwalks, woodland walking trails, varied wildlife and native habitats.

trap’t Escape Room Adventures

Stamford, CT

trap’t Escape Room Adventures is Stamford’s first and only Escape Room. They provide a premium experience that combines traditional and technological puzzles, locks and clues that will stretch people’s minds while promoting team work and collaboration. They developed room themes that are a bit different from the norm by incorporating deep stories and narratives that are meant to (at least partially) suspend reality and take you to a new place for 60 minutes.

Mattatuck Museum

Waterbury, CT

The Mattatuck Museum is a center of art and history, a gathering place that nurtures creativity and learning through transformative experiences to encourage a deeper understanding of ourselves and our heritage. Established in 1877 as the Mattatuck Historical Society, today they collect and exhibit American art and cultural history with a focus on the history of the Naugatuck Valley and the artists of Connecticut.