Highest-rated things to do in Connecticut, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated things to do in Connecticut, according to Tripadvisor
When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.
If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.
Indeed, even if you've lived in Connecticut your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Connecticut reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Connecticut using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Connecticut, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Sheffield Island Lighthouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (303 reviews)
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#29. Harkness Memorial State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (211 reviews)
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#28. Florence Griswold Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (265 reviews)
- Address: 96 Lyme St. Old Lyme, Connecticut
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#27. Sleeping Giant State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (304 reviews)
- Address: 200 Mount Carmel Ave. Hamden, Connecticut
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#26. Mohegan Sun Arena
- Rating: 4.5/5 (822 reviews)
- Address: 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Uncasville, Connecticut
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#25. PEZ Visitor Center
- Rating: 4/5 (576 reviews)
- Address: 35 Prindle Hill Road Orange, Connecticut
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#24. Hammonasset Beach State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (594 reviews)
- Address: 1288 Boston Post Road Madison, Connecticut
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#23. Elizabeth Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (428 reviews)
- Address: 1561 Asylum Ave. I-84 Exit 44 West Hartford, Connecticut
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#22. Historic Downtown Mystic
- Rating: 4.5/5 (707 reviews)
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#21. New Britain Museum of American Art
- Rating: 5/5 (353 reviews)
- Address: 56 Lexington St. 56 Lexington St., New Britain, Connecticut New Britain, Connecticut
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#20. Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
- Rating: 4.5/5 (567 reviews)
- Address: 170 Whitney Ave. New Haven, Connecticut
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#19. New England Air Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (318 reviews)
- Address: 36 Perimeter Road Windsor Locks, Connecticut
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#18. Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (419 reviews)
- Address: 110 Pequot Trail Mashantucket, Connecticut
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#17. Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
- Rating: 5/5 (281 reviews)
- Address: 121 Wall St. New Haven, Connecticut
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#16. Charles W. Morgan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (442 reviews)
- Address: 75 Greenmanville Ave. Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic, Connecticut
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#15. Mystic River Bascule Bridge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (806 reviews)
- Address: E Main St. Groton - Stonington Mystic, Connecticut
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#14. The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,048 reviews)
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#13. Mohegan Sun
- Rating: 4/5 (1,511 reviews)
- Address: 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Uncasville, Connecticut
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#12. Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
- Rating: 4.5/5 (594 reviews)
- Address: 600 Main St. Hartford, Connecticut
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#11. Olde Mistick Village
- Rating: 4/5 (1,746 reviews)
- Address: 27 Coogan Blvd. Mystic, Connecticut
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#10. Mystic Dark Room
- Rating: 5/5 (237 reviews)
- Address: 325 Mistuxet Ave. Mystic, Connecticut
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#9. Thimble Islands
- Rating: 4.5/5 (349 reviews)
- Address: Branford, Connecticut
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#8. Yale University
- Rating: 4.5/5 (835 reviews)
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#7. Gillette Castle State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (785 reviews)
- Address: 67 River Road East Haddam, Connecticut
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#6. Foxwoods Resort Casino
- Rating: 4/5 (3,354 reviews)
- Address: 350 Trolley Line Blvd. Mashantucket, Connecticut
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#5. The Submarine Force Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (900 reviews)
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#4. Mystic Aquarium
- Rating: 4/5 (2,928 reviews)
- Address: 55 Coogan Blvd. Mystic, Connecticut
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#3. Yale University Art Gallery
- Rating: 5/5 (986 reviews)
- Address: 1111 Chapel St. New Haven, Connecticut
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#2. The Mark Twain House & Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,714 reviews)
- Address: 351 Farmington Ave. GPS Parking address 385 Farmington Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
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#1. Mystic Seaport Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,491 reviews)
- Address: 75 Greenmanville Ave. Mystic, Connecticut
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
