Location: Middletown
Top Things to do in Middletown
Top Restaurants in Middletown
What to do and see in Middletown, Connecticut (CT): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
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. Adventure Rooms
Overall Ratings
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.
2. Kidcity Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
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!
3. Stubborn Beauty Brewing
4. Eli Cannon's
5. Conspiracy
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Travelingbarbi - Rocky Hill, United States
If you are looking for something new and different- look no further! Middletown has a great speakeasy spot with amazing energy, great service and creative dishes. I've never had vegan Chicharones until I met this place! Amazing-their mac and cheese was made vegetarian for me and there are may options for vegans, this is greatly appreciated and thoughtful of them to include all folks dinning. The place is really shabby chic and real easy to be hang out a while trying creative drinks. The chefs are very kind and can make many things to order. The entire staff was attentive and friendly! At about 9 pm a great live jazz band came in and the vibe just continued with excellent music. It is so hard to find spots like this where you can just listen to music, spend some time unwinding and have great service and food. Make a reservation! Bar is pretty packed, and seating isn't much, so reservations are needed. The front door is little hidden but the name is on it, next to the market and typhoon place. Street parking or public lot behind it- can be reached by crossing the market.
