The best things to do in Newington

8 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Spacious, 24-hour venue providing bowling lanes, an arcade & lounge in a dimly lit old-school space.

2143 Berlin Tpke

Spacious, 24-hour venue providing bowling lanes, an arcade & lounge in a dimly lit old-school space.

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Chuck E. Cheese

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Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

3075 Berlin Tpke

Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

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Trampoline park with obstacle courses, plus a virtual-reality ride and arcade, as well as massage chairs and a foam pit.

50 E Main St (New Britain)

Trampoline park with obstacle courses, plus a virtual-reality ride and arcade, as well as massage chairs and a foam pit.

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Stanley Golf Course SGC is a 27-hole public golf course in New Britain with a new Toptracer-powered range featuring heated, covered bays,…

245 Hartford Rd (New Britain)

Stanley Golf Course SGC is a 27-hole public golf course in New Britain with a new Toptracer-powered range featuring heated, covered bays, so your swing excuses just ran out. Grab a lesson at their Teaching Academy, then reward yourself with on-site dining and a browse through the fully stocked Pro Shop.

From the Meriden newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Art Cinema

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One of North America’s last remaining Art Deco adult theaters, The Art Cinema keeps things tastefully risqué with two features, a…

255 Franklin Ave (Hartford)

One of North America’s last remaining Art Deco adult theaters, The Art Cinema keeps things tastefully risqué with two features, a couples-only VIP balcony, and themed parties that feel like a hush-hush club for Hartford grownups. If your week needs a playful curveball, this 18+ spot delivers.

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Rockledge Golf Club

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Municipal golf course with a scenic layout, an open feel, and bunkers in well-maintained shape.

289 S Main St (West Hartford)

Municipal golf course with a scenic layout, an open feel, and bunkers in well-maintained shape.

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Amusement park offering trampolines, a ninja warrior course, and a tube slide, plus massage chairs, and birthday parties.

30 Waterchase Dr (Rocky Hill)

Amusement park offering trampolines, a ninja warrior course, and a tube slide, plus massage chairs, and birthday parties.

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This public resource for sports & picnicking features courts, fields, a pond & a golf course.

1130 Maple Ave (Hartford)

This public resource for sports & picnicking features courts, fields, a pond & a golf course.

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