Rainy days can be a great time to catch up on housework, tv shows and couch time in general. However, if you’re in the mood to go out and have some fun, perhaps you are entertaining guests, or are a guest yourself to CT then check out the list of activities below.
1. Bowling
Entertaining kids or need to take out some aggression? Head over to some of Central CTs finest bowling alleys and knock down some pins!
Laurel Lanes
A very traditional bowling alley with 20 lanes, a mini golf and arcade center, snack shop and bar.
Location: 138 New Britain Ave Plainville, CT 06062
Spare Time
Talk about a good time! Spare Time in Bristol was recently updated with state of the art technology, large tvs and comfortable lane seating. Spare Time also has a large arcade center, laser tag a restaurant & bar.
Location: 177 Farmington Ave Bristol, CT 06010
Apple Valley Bowl
36 lanes of bowling fun, a lounge and snack bar.
Location: 1304 S Main St Plantsville, CT 06479
Crystal Bees
Bowl, play in the arcade, eat and drink at Chrystal Bees! Check out their events for information on live music and other events.
Location: 240 Spring St Southington, CT 06489
2. Axe Throwing
Montana Nights
80 Fern Rd Newington, CT 06111
168 Center St #105 Southington, CT 06489
Litchfield County Axe House
Location: 437 Main St Thomaston, CT 06787
Blue Ox Axe Throwing
Location: 21B N Plains Industrial Rd Wallingford, CT 06492
Axe It! – Wethersfield
Location: 898 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, CT 06109
3. Museums
CT is rich with history and art and therefore there are so many museums to choose from!
The Carousel Museum
Location: 95 Riverside Ave Bristol, CT 06010
American Clock and Watch Museum
Location: 100 Maple St Bristol, CT 06010
Lock Museum
Location: 230 Main St Terryville, CT 06786
Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum
Location: 103 East Main St Plainville, CT 06062
Hill-Stead Museum
Location: 35 Mountain Rd Farmington, CT 06032
New Britain Museum of American Art
Location: 56 Lexington St New Britain, CT 06052
Mark Twain House
Location: 351 Farmington Ave Hartford, CT 06105
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Location: 600 Main St Hartford, CT 06103
Connecticut Science Center
Location: 250 Columbus Blvd Hartford, CT 06103
Railroad Museum
4. Go to the Movies
AMC Plainville – Plainville / Southington
Traditional movie theater experience. Relax in recliner chairs and enjoy your snacks in one of the standard, imax or 3d imax theathers.
Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas – West Hartford
Picture Show – Berlin
Cinestudio – Hartford
Apple Cinemas Luxury Dine In & Sports Bar – Hartford
Gilson Cafe & Cinema – Winsted
5. Breweries / Wineries
There are SO MANY breweries and wineries sprinkled throughout CT. Here is a list of my favorites – check them out rain or shine!
Sunset Meadow Vineyards
Cozy indoor seating, mulled wine in the fall/winter months and wine slushies during the summer months.
Location: 599 Old Middle Rd Goshen, CT 06756
CT Valley Winery
Large indoor tasting room.
Location: 1480 Litchfield Tpk New Hartford, CT 06057
Hawk Ridge Winery
Large indoor tasting room, live music and events.
Location: 28 Plungis Rd Watertown, CT 06795
Paradise Hills – Wallingford
Cozy indoor tasting room, friendly staff!
Location: 15 Windswept Hill Rd Wallingford, CT 06492
Clocktown Brewing Company
If you head here on a weekend, you may want to call ahead. Full menu, full bar including, of course, their craft beers.
Location: 135 S Main St Thomaston, CT 06787
Witchdoctor Brewing Co.
Location: 168 Center St Southington, CT 06489
Kinsmen Brewing Co.
Alvarium Beer Company – New Britain
Location: 365 John Downey Dr New Britain, CT 06051
