• January 9, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Welles-Turner Memorial Library

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© Welles-Turner Memorial Library

2. Central Rock Gym

3. Cotton Hollow Preserve

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Minnechaug Golf Course

Category: Entertainment Near Me
© Minnechaug Golf Course

5. Glastonbury Planetarium

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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6. Scotts Orchard and Nursery

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Scotts Orchard and Nursery

7. Max Fish

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

8. Bricco Trattoria

9. Museum on the Green

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Museum on the Green

10. Plan B Burger Bar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink

11. Eastbury Pond

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12. Oakwood Sports Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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13. Patty Cakes Bakery, Bagels and More

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© David Smith/Josh Cho Photography

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Glastonbury has historical sites, recreational activities, and beautiful parks in abundance.
  • The town is also filled with a great assortment of shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants.
  • Glastonbury is located along the Connecticut River, providing ideal landscape for farms, including ones that offer “pick-your-ownfruits and vegetables.

More events and activities

Glastonbury is 15 min (11.7 mi) via CT-2 E from Hartford.


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