Best places in Waterford, United States to visit (UPDATED February, 2024)

Best places in Waterford

Discover the best places in Waterford, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 1.3K places in the city.

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Gorins Furniture Inc

Furniture store

4.90 (1.2K reviews) (~21.29 km from centre)

Harkness Memorial State Park

Park

1906 mansion with lawns & landscaped gardens, plus views of Long Island Sound; guided tours offered.

4.80 (2.5K reviews) (~6.49 km from centre)

The Book Barn

Used book store

4.80 (2K reviews) (~6.23 km from centre)

USS Nautilus

Museum

Historic submarine, active from 1954-1980, can be toured at Submarine Force Museum. Free admission.

4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~6.18 km from centre)

Norm's Diner

Diner

Old-school dining car with counter stools for breakfast favorites, burgers & other American grub.

$ $$$

4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~6.07 km from centre)

Brick & Basil Wood Fired Pizza Co.

Pizza restaurant

👍👍 After a night at Foxwoods, I *highly* recommend checking out this pizza food truck nearby. It was around a 10 min drive from the Foxwoods/Mohegan sun area. We came with high expectations due to the hot reviews, and boy were they met!! Having tried the staples of New Haven, we felt we knew what amazi...

$$ $$

4.80 (768 reviews) (~22.31 km from centre)

The Garde Arts Center, Inc.

Performing arts theater

Vintage movie theater transformed into a venue for plays, music performances & special events.

4.80 (706 reviews) (~4.42 km from centre)

Wilcox Park

Park

Serene landscaped park around an 1894 library with a pond, meadow area, fountain & memorials.

4.80 (691 reviews) (~27.11 km from centre)

Gillette Castle State Park

State park

This stone mansion with unique decor & a medieval-style facade belonged to actor William Gillette.

4.70 (3.5K reviews) (~24.15 km from centre)

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

Rail museum

Guided tour of Connecticut River Valley's historic sites by traditional riverboat & steam train.

4.70 (2.5K reviews) (~21.13 km from centre)

Junk & Java

Coffee shop

👍👍 Such a cool vibe at this shop! It was my first time visiting and I was so surprised when I walked inside. It has an eclectic style that works so well and makes it fun! Plenty of space to meet up with a group for fun or sit down and hammer out some work solo. I loved how they had bins of legos scatte...

$$ $$

4.80 (623 reviews) (~26.85 km from centre)

Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Live music venue

Historic building with a theater & museum dedicated to actress Katharine Hepburn, a local resident.

4.80 (622 reviews) (~20.15 km from centre)

Sift Bake Shop Mystic

Bakery

$$ $$

4.70 (2K reviews) (~15.08 km from centre)

Napatree Point Conservation Area

Nature preserve

Founded in 1945, this coastal nature preserve for bird nesting & migratory resting features a trail.

4.80 (580 reviews) (~23.62 km from centre)

Eolia Mansion at Harkness State

Historical place

👍👍 Free entry for CT residents. First-time visitor. Amazed at how peaceful I felt, and I imagine everyone else felt the same. People were having picnics, enjoying the beach, walking among the gardens, or just leisurely strolling across the grounds. Amazing bit of paradise with plenty of room to spread...

4.80 (575 reviews) (~7.08 km from centre)

Bluff Point State Park

State park

Peninsula offers over 800 acres of hiking & biking, plus fishing & wildlife on Long Island Sound.

4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~10.23 km from centre)

Devil's Hopyard State Park

State park

860 acres of rocky forest, crisscrossed by hiking trails & highlighted by 60-ft.-high Chapman Falls.

4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~20.75 km from centre)

Stonecroft Country Inn

Bed & breakfast

Set on 6 acres, this storied B&B in an 1807 home features quaint rooms, free Wi-Fi & hot breakfast.

4.90 (321 reviews) (~15.67 km from centre)

Eastern Connecticut Endoscopy Center

Surgical center

4.80 (523 reviews) (~21.39 km from centre)

Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park

State park

4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~21.13 km from centre)

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Best places in Waterford, United States