Quick Summary: Stratford is a town in Fairfield County is situated on Long Island Sound on the Gold Coast of Connecticut. Notable attractions in the seaside town include the Boothe Memorial Park and Museum, the beautiful 1.5-mile coastal barrier beach of Long Beach, and the National Helicopter Museum.


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1. Sample Unique Beer at Two Roads Brewing Company ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Sample Unique Beer at Two Roads Brewing Company | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
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2. Get to know local history at Boothe Memorial Park and Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Get to know local history at Boothe Memorial Park and Museum | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
© Boothe Memorial Park and Museum

3. Relax on Short Beach

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Relax on Short Beach | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
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4. Enjoy the Outdoors at Roosevelt Forest

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Enjoy the Outdoors at Roosevelt Forest | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
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5. Visit Long Beach with Kids

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Visit Long Beach with Kids | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
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6. If you are interested in aviation, head to the National Helicopter Museum

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If you are interested in aviation, head to the National Helicopter Museum | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
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7. Admire historic buildings on Academy Hil

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Admire historic buildings on Academy Hil | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
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8. Visit the colonial Georgian style Captain David Judson House

Visit the colonial Georgian style Captain David Judson House | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
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9. Check out the historic Perry House

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Check out the historic Perry House | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
© Perry House

10. Take the kids to the Connecticut Air & Space Center

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Take the kids to the Connecticut Air & Space Center | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
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11. See the exhibits at the Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum

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See the exhibits at the Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
© Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum

12. Head to Biagio's Osteria for a romantic evening meal

Head to Biagio's Osteria for a romantic evening meal | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
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13. Have a family meal at Riverview Bistro

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Have a family meal at Riverview Bistro | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
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14. Take your date to Station House Wine Bar and Grill

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Take your date to Station House Wine Bar and Grill | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
© Station House Wine Bar and Grill

15. Admire the views while you dine at Riley’s by the Seawall

Admire the views while you dine at Riley’s by the Seawall | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
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16. Learn about history at Stratford Veterans Museum

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Learn about history at Stratford Veterans Museum | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
© Stratford Veterans Museum

17. Stop for a Snack at Gaetano's Deli

Stop for a Snack at Gaetano's Deli | Things to Do in Stratford, Connecticut
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