Location: Middletown
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What to do and see in Middletown, Connecticut (CT): The Best Things to do
Middletown is a city located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, along the Connecticut River, in the central part of the state, 16 miles (26 km) south of Hartford. In 1650, it was incorporated as a town under its original Indian name, Mattabeseck. It received its present name in 1653. Middletown was included within Hartford County upon its creation on May 10, 1666. In 1784, the central settlement was incorporated as a city distinct from the town. Both were included within newly formed Middlesex County in May 1785. In 1923, the City of Middletown was consolidated with the Town, making the city limits of the city quite extensive.
Restaurants in Middletown
1. General Mansfield House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. The Board Room
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Board Room is Connecticut's first board game cafe, with hundreds of new and classic board games, plus delicious treats, like pour-over coffee and cookies, baked while you play. We've also got Magic the Gathering events and weekly groups to play Go, Pathfinder and lots more!
3. Bergen House
4. Adventure Rooms
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5.0 based on 885 reviews
Take on some of the most famous, award winning, room escape events in the world. Your goal is simple... complete the Adventure Rooms challenge in less than 60 minutes! Can you solve your way to victory?
Reviewed By DoyleRJRB - La Crescenta, United States
To escape, we had to solve about 20 puzzles over four rooms. Great fun! Teamwork is definitely required. Lateral thinking is required. Some physical dexterity is required.
5. Wesleyan Potters
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Wesleyan Potters, Inc. is a non-profit cooperative guild founded in 1948 to promote the learning and development of skills in crafts. Our Gallery/Shop exhibits and sells a constantly changing display of fine handcrafts by Wesleyan Potters members and especially talented outside craftspeople. Items are sold at a range of prices and our staff will help you choose the perfect gift.
6. Kidcity Children's Museum
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4.5 based on 161 reviews
Kidcity is temporarily closed so that we don't add to the coronavirus crisis. We'll re-open when things are getting back to normal! Imagination play for kids from 1 to 7 and their favorite grown-ups. Picked by Yankee Magazine in 2012 as the "Best Indoor Adventure" in New England!
Reviewed By 278cherylm - Coventry, United States
Great pretend play experience for 2-5 year olds! Had two 2 year olds, one 3 year old, and one 4 year old. Loved all the play areas that allow kids to imagine! The dinosaurs tucked into an alcove were a hit when the older two needed a break from the crowd. The boat and fish were popular although the boys fought over the fish! Never enough! The block room was a nice place to calm down and create as well as share with other kids. The oldest boy loved the medieval room, flinging the balls and building with blocks. We brought lunch and had plenty if room to eat and drink before returning to play. I am sad that COVID has limited these play spaces, but look forward to returning when safe. I hope our family membership is pro-rated! I have not checked. Great space, miss KID CITY!
7. Wesleyan University
8. Van Vleck Observatory
9. Stubborn Beauty Brewing
10. Forest City Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
We are a family-run brewery in the north end of Middletown that brews New England IPAs, sour ales, chocolate stouts and more! Stop by our outdoor Beer Forest for full pours and food, including large pretzels and hot dogs (vegan options available)! We also have curbside ordering available through our website or by calling us during business hours. Cheers!
