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Things to see in Waterbury, Connecticut (United States): 39 places and when to go

Waterbury, Connecticut is a city in United States with around 174,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 39 places in and around it, mainly Nature (15), Wildlife (9), History (7). The best known are Plantsville, Connecticut, Short Mountain and Cathole Mountain. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United States · 41.55, -73.05
Population
About 174,000
Places
39 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (15) · Wildlife (9) · History (7) · Food and drink (6) · Mountains (4) · Architecture (4)
Best time
April to October.
Also possible
November to March.
Nearest airport
JFK New York, 118 km as the crow flies

What to see in Waterbury, Connecticut

The places in and around Waterbury, Connecticut, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 15, by what you come to do:

When to go to Waterbury, Connecticut

The best time to visit Waterbury, Connecticut is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:19
  2. FebPossible10:23
  3. MarPossible11:40
  4. AprBest time13:08
  5. MayBest time14:20
  6. JunBest time15:00
  7. JulBest time14:44
  8. AugBest time13:40
  9. SepBest time12:16
  10. OctBest time10:51
  11. NovPossible9:37
  12. DecPossible9:00

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. In April, 36 of the 39 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Waterbury, Connecticut

The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 118 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of United States, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Waterbury, Connecticut?

The best known: Plantsville, Connecticut, Short Mountain, Cathole Mountain, Lake Compounce, Marion, Connecticut. In all, 39 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Waterbury, Connecticut?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h.

How do you get to Waterbury, Connecticut?

The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 118 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Waterbury, Connecticut as the destination and these 39 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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