Things to do & places to visit in Southbury, Connecticut, United States

Southbury city in Connecticut, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Thursday, May 02, 2024, 5:09.

Top things to do (7)

• Hiking Trails
• Parks
• Golf Courses
• Sports Camps & Clinics
• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• Movie Theaters
• Speciality & Gift Shops

Top places to visit (12 attractions)

1. 5.0 The Jewelry Cafe (8 reviews)
   - Hand-made Gifts
   Thursday: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   View the work of more than 90 local, regional and national artisans. With an emphasis on jewelry, we feature nearly every jewelry medium including 2,000 year old Roman Glass! Come see jewelry made from Prehnite, a locally found gemstone. We also offer pottery, glass, art, fiber and more. See a workshop, take a class or drop in and make a bracelet at The Craft Connection. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Piper And Dune (3 reviews)
   - Unique Gem MUST visit!
   Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   You’re known for your New England style, charm and sense of adventure. Your life is busy, but New England has left its mark on you. You often reminisce about those happy times and find yourself wanting to create more memories. When you give a gift from Piper and Dune, you’re giving a New England-inspired gift, that’s guaranteed to delight and create new memories too. EXPLORE WHAT EXCITES YOU! See more..
   
3. 5.0 Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Southbury (1 review)
   - Best Experience
   Thursday: 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM Sports Camps & Clinics
   
   
   Ballroom Dance Lessons from Talented Instructors. Improve your Social Life, Mental. physical and emotional well-being. Learn more about our Beginner Classes. Browse Events. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Kettletown State Park (71 reviews)
   - Good Trail Markings
   Parks
   
   
   I stopped in here for the first time to go for a fall hike over the weekend. There were a few trails you could take and they were all extremely well marked and took you through various parts of the woods. There were some views but you definitely would want to come once all the leaves fell off the trees to see better. There was good parking, maps now and then, and free to get in for CT residents. You can't ride bikes on the trails here, something to keep in mind. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Riverview Cinemas (40 reviews)
   - Great place to catch a movie.
   Spent 2-3 hours Movie Theaters
   This theater is new, very clean, more reasonably priced than most other theaters, and the heated reclining seats are amazing. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Shepaug Eagle Observation Area (40 reviews)
   - Great place to see eagles!
   Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   Absolutely gorgeous sunny day for my visit. Saw several mature and juvenile eagles soaring overhead against the bright blue sky. Just beautiful! Had my binoculars but got better views of perched eagles through the scopes the sharp eyed and knowledgeable volunteers set up. A raptor handler from the Audubon society did presentations with various species of owls. It was a great way to spend a few hours! Dress warmly if you go and make a reservation. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Southbury Dog Park (10 reviews)
   - Huge! A river! Walking trails! Lots of dogs and friendly folks!
   Spent < 1 hour Parks
   
   
   Southbury Dog Park is a beautiful 14-acre off-leash park with open fields, hiking trails, a crystalline river, plenty of poopy-bags, and a fenced-in area for small dogs. We are a friendly place open to all. Located on property owned by O&G Industries, look for the entrance to O&G at 236 Roxbury Road, Southbury. The dog park is about 200 yards down the road to O&G. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Pomperaug Golf Club (3 reviews)
   - Excellent course
   Golf Courses
   
   
   The course is beautiful and the fairways and greens are manicured. Dave and Tom are friendly and if you don’t make a tee time they will get you in relatively easy. I recommend this highly and the blue tees will definitely give you a challenge on the par 5, 7th hole. I always have a great relaxing time, regardless of how I play. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Audubon Center Bent of the River (3 reviews)
   - A pleasant and enjoyable place to walk.
   Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Hiking Trails
   Numerous trails take you through trees, and a meadow where an alert watcher will see a vast array of birds and plants. See more..
   
10. 4.5 George C. Waldo State Park (3 reviews)
    - Hike with a view
    Spent 1-2 hours Hiking Trails
    
    
    I literally stumbled upon this location for a walk during lunchtime. Set in the thick woods, there was a main well sculpted pathway with small offshoots —With the recent storms, there was a lot of debris In the woods themselves however, the walkways have been cleared for the most part and in some of the lower lying moist areas wooden plank type walkways have been prepared to keep the traveler dry. The peaceful walk is less than a mile until you hit the beautiful Lake Lillinonah — evidence of campers/campfires remain with a small amount of trash unfortunately left as evidence. Several hills with large boulders and stonewalls winding throughout the property keep things interesting. Great for a quick getaway stroll. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Gainfield Farms Golf Course (2 reviews)
    - Nice little course, very friendly and helpful staff
    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Golf Courses
    Nine hole course, mostly par-3's with one par-4 where you need to hit over a pond. Lengths of par 3's range from 90 to 190 yards. Staff keeps the course in good shape. Some greens are tricky. All staff including club pro Greg are very friendly and accommodating. They occasionally host special events. I've always been able to get off without any problem, although you can reserve a tee time by calling them. Great value for 9 holes. See more..
    
12. 4.0 Audubon Center of Connecticut at Bent of the River (6 reviews)
    - Great Place for Nature
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Hiking Trails
    
    
    My wife and I have been here to hike twice and unwind. What a great place. Many options for terrain, routes, and distance. If you need a place to visit for some exercise or just piece and tranquility this is it. See more..