This coastal town on the Gold Coast of Connecticut offers numerous noteworthy attractions such as the charming Long Beach, the historic Boothe Memorial Park, and the National Helicopter Museum.
It’s also home to the Connecticut Air & Space Center, which is another must-see for aviation enthusiasts.
For those who enjoy birding, the Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center is a hop, skip, and a jump away in the nearby town of Milford.
There is also golfing and swimming to be had at Short Beach, where visitors can also grab a bite to eat at Nikki’s Beach House Grill.
If you’re looking for more things to keep you busy in Stratford, keep reading for a comprehensive list of suggestions below
The 28 Most Popular Things To Do In Stratford, Connecticut
28. Nells Island
5.0 (1 review)
27. Lordship Beach
5.0 (2 reviews)
26. Historic 1929 Curtiss Hangar
4.7 (3 reviews)
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Location: 225 B Main Street Streetratford CT
Tel: 203 345 1559
Web Address: http://ctairandspace.org/
25. Pond Point Beach
4.3 (3 reviews)
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24. Trumbull Historical Society
3.5 (4 reviews)
Location: 1856 Huntington Turnpike Trumbull CT
Tel: 203 377 6620
Web Address: http://trumbullhistory.org/
23. Washington Bridge
4.7 (6 reviews)
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Location: Milford CT
22. Russian Beach
4.6 (7 reviews)
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Location: Lordship Beach Streetratford CT
21. Penfield Reef Lighthouse
4.5 (10 reviews)
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Location: Connecticut
20. Tongue Point Light
3.8 (13 reviews)
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Location: Bridgeport CT
Web Address: https://lighthousefriends.com/light.asp
19. Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Bridge
4.7 (13 reviews)
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Location: Stratford CT
18. Stratford Historical Society
4.7 (24 reviews)
Location: 967 Academy Hill Streetratford CT
Tel: 203 378 0630
Web Address: http://stratfordhistoricalsociety.org/
17. Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
4.5 (48 reviews)
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Location: 733 Old Clinton Road Westbrook CT
Tel: 860 399 2513
Web Address: https://fws.gov/refuge/stewart_b_mckinney/
16. Audubon CT at Stratford Point
4.7 (50 reviews)
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Location: 1207 Prospect Dr Streetratford CT
Web Address: https://facebook.com/StratfordPoint/
15. Pleasure Beach Park
4.5 (66 reviews)
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Location: East End Streetratford CT
Tel: 203 576 7233
Web Address: https://bridgeportct.gov/content/341307/341415/342217.aspx
14. Roosevelt Forest
4.5 (258 reviews)
Location: 700 Peters Ln Streetratford CT
Tel: 203 385 4085
Web Address: http://rooseveltforest.info/
13. Longbrook Park
4.5 (320 reviews)
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Location: 103 Glendale Road Streetratford CT
12. Osbornedale State Park
4.6 (410 reviews)
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Location: 43 Chatfield Street Derby CT
Tel: 203 735 4311
Web Address: http://ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp
11. Short Beach Park
4.6 (710 reviews)
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Location: CT 113 Streetratford CT
Tel: 203 385 4052
Web Address: http://townofstratford.com/content/39842/41654/
10. Sports Center of Connecticut
4.3 (855 reviews)
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Location: 784 River Road Shelton CT
Tel: 203 929 6500
Web Address: http://sportscenterct.com/
Our Top picks
9. Stratford Point Lighthouse
3.0 (16 reviews)
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Location: 1275 Prospect Dr Streetratford CT
8. Pleasure Beach
4.1 (18 reviews)
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7. National Helicopter Museum Inc
4.2 (26 reviews)
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Location: 2480 Main Street Streetratford CT
Tel: 203 375 8857
Web Address: http://nationalhelicoptermuseum.org/
6. Connecticut Air & Space Center
4.5 (38 reviews)
Location: 225 B Main Street Streetratford CT
Tel: 203 345 1559
Web Address: https://ctairandspace.org/
5. Short Beach
4.6 (82 reviews)
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4. Long Beach
4.6 (189 reviews)
3. Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point
4.8 (301 reviews)
Location: 1 Milford Point Road Milford CT
Tel: 203 878 7440
Web Address: http://ctaudubon.org/coastal-center-at-milford-point/
2. Short Beach Golf Course
4.4 (319 reviews)
Location: 1 Dorne Dr Streetratford CT
Tel: 203 381 2070
Web Address: http://shortbeachgolf.com/
1. Boothe Memorial Park
4.7 (592 reviews)
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Location: 5800 Main Street Streetratford CT
Tel: 203 385 4052
Web Address: https://stratfordct.gov/boothememorialpark
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Stratford, Connecticut! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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