Best 19 things to do in Manchester, CT

Tour Wethersfield Cove and the Connecticut River with live narration

Join a narrated public boat tour from Glastonbury’s Riverfront Park

90-minute public sunset cruise on the river, with departures that may change

Create a custom private outing for your next occasion

Create and take home a custom candle with your favorite scents and colors

A private axe-throwing session with certified safety support

Throw axes with certified guidance at New England's largest axe venue

Throw axes together in a private room with certified Axeperts

Gather your group for private axe throwing with certified Axepert guidance

Throw axes under black lights with your group every Friday

Throw axes under black lights with expert guidance every Friday

Gather your group for a guided social axe-throwing session

Fly above the Connecticut River on a 45-minute helicopter tour

See Hartford’s skyline from the air on a 45-minute helicopter tour

Explore dinosaur trails, caves, a maze, playgrounds, and a seasonal Splash Pad

Hear local history on a shared narrated Connecticut River cruise

Follow a glowing dinosaur trail with family games, inflatables, and marshmallow roasting

Ride a festively decorated train for Santa visits, carols, and gifts for children

Ride a glowing evening train with Santa, Mrs. Claus, carols, and gifts for children