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Alternative names: Population: 72.8 thous.Area: 13.47 mi²Elevation: 167 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°40'2"N, 72°46'52"W
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New Britain Top Attractions

New Britain Attractions - What to See and Explore

New Britain offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: New Britain Stadium, New Britain Museum of American Art, Walnut Hill Park, Holy Cross Parish. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • new britain stadium
    Arenas and stadiums • Baseball • Sport venue

    New Britain Stadium

    New Britain Stadium is a baseball venue in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. It is the home of the New Britain Bees of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. Opened in 1996, the stadium seats 6,146 spectators.

  • new britain museum of american art
    Museum • Art gallery • Art museum

    New Britain Museum of American Art

    The New Britain Museum of American Art is an art museum in New Britain, Connecticut. Founded in 1903, it is the first museum in the country dedicated to American art.

  • walnut hill park new britain
    Park • Neoclassical architecture

    Walnut Hill Park

    Walnut Hill Park is a large public park west of downtown New Britain, Connecticut. Developed beginning in the 1860s, it is an early work of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, with winding lanes, a band shell, and the city's monument to its World War I soldiers.

  • holy cross parish new britain
    Church

    Holy Cross Parish

    Holy Cross Parish is a Roman Catholic parish located in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. Founded on April 8, 1927, it is in the Archdiocese of Hartford and is one of dozens of Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England.

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    Church

    Sacred Heart Parish

    Sacred Heart Parish - designated for Polish immigrants in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. Founded on August 10, 1894. It is one of the oldest Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Archdiocese of Hartford.

  • new britain industrial museum
    41°40'4"N • 72°46'52"W

    New Britain Industrial Museum

    Museum

  • south congregational church new britain
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    South Congregational Church

    The South Congregational Church is a historic church at 90 Main Street in New Britain, Connecticut. It is a large brownstone Gothic Revival structure, located at a central intersection in the city's heart. The church was built in 1865, with the parish house added in 1889. Both were designed by the noted Boston architect George F.

  • trinity methodist episcopal church new britain
    Church

    Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church

    Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic former church building at 69 Main Street in New Britain, Connecticut. Built in 1891 to a design by Amos P. Cutting, it is a distinctive local example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.

  • tephereth israel synagogue new britain
    Synagogue • Romanesque revival architecture

    Tephereth Israel Synagogue

    Tephereth Israel Synagogue is a synagogue at 76 Winter Street in downtown New Britain, Connecticut. The Orthodox congregation, founded in 1925, meets at a two-story brick temple with Colonial Revival and Renaissance features, designed by Hartford architect Adolf Feinberg and built in 1925.

  • new britain youth museum
    41°40'4"N • 72°47'11"W

    New Britain Youth Museum

    Children's museum • Museum

  • temple bnai israel new britain
    Synagogue

    Temple B'Nai Israel

    Temple B'Nai Israel is a former Jewish synagogue at 265 West Main Street in New Britain, Connecticut. It is a Beaux Arts building originally constructed as a Masonic Hall in 1929, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 under the name "Masonic Temple".

  • first lutheran church of the reformation new britain
    Church

    First Lutheran Church of the Reformation

    The First Lutheran Church of the Reformation is a historic church at 77 Franklin Square in New Britain, Connecticut. The congregation was founded in 1885 and the current church building was constructed 1903-07.

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    41°39'56"N • 72°46'51"W

    Trinity-on-Main

    Concerts and shows • Performing arts • Concert hall

  • burritt hotel new britain
    41°40'4"N • 72°47'1"W

    Burritt Hotel

    The Burritt Hotel was a historic hotel at 67 West Main Street in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. Built in the 1920s to attract business travelers, it was the city's most luxurious hotel. It is now Burritt House, an affordable housing complex.

  • commercial trust company building new britain
    41°40'4"N • 72°46'59"W

    Commercial Trust Company Building

    The Commercial Trust Company Building, also known locally as the Anvil Building, and now The Apartments at Anvil Place, is a historic commercial building at 55 West Main Street in downtown New Britain, Connecticut. Built in 1927, it is a distinctive example of Romanesque Revival architecture with Gothic features.

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    41°40'9"N • 72°48'47"W

    ProBuilt Building Remodeling Contractor

    Forts and castles

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    Neighbourhood

    Downtown New Britain

    Downtown New Britain is the historic commercial and civic heart of the city of New Britain, Connecticut. It is located in the southern part of the city, anchored by the triangular Central Park and City Hall on the north, and by Franklin Park on the south.

  • city hall monument district new britain
    Neighbourhood • Beaux-Arts architecture

    City Hall-Monument District

    The City Hall-Monument District encompasses the city hall complex and central municipal park of New Britain, Connecticut. A prominent part of the city's downtown business district, the city hall is an architecturally distinguished former hotel, while the park includes a substantial Beaux Arts Civil War memorial.

  • sloper wesoly house new britain
    41°40'0"N • 72°47'30"W

    Sloper-Wesoly House

    The Sloper-Wesoly House is a historic house at 27 Grove Hill Street in New Britain, Connecticut. Built in 1887, it is a prominent local example of Queen Anne architecture in brick, and a long-standing site of importance to the city's Polish community. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

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New Britain – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of New Britain, it's worth seeing attractions such as: XL Center (Hartford), Quassy Amusement Park (Middlebury), Mark Twain House (Hartford).

  • xl center hartford8.8 miNE
    Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

    XL Center, Hartford

    The XL Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a premier sports and entertainment destination in New England. This versatile arena, with its expansive seating capacity, hosts a diverse range of events, from high-energy hockey games...

  • quassy amusement park middlebury21 milesSW
    Water park, Theme park, Amusement park

    Quassy Amusement Park, Middlebury

    Quassy Amusement Park, nestled in the picturesque town of Middlebury, Connecticut, is a charming family destination that has been delighting visitors for over a century. Established in 1908, this traditional amusement park offers a slice of Americana with a blend of...

  • mark twain house hartford8 miNE
    Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture

    Mark Twain House, Hartford

    The Mark Twain House, nestled in the heart of Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a testament to the life and legacy of one of America's most celebrated authors. This distinctive museum offers visitors a glimpse into the personal and professional world of Samuel Clemens...

  • wadsworth atheneum hartford8.7 miNE
    19th- and 20th-century American artists

    Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford

    The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in Hartford, Connecticut. The Wadsworth is noted for its collections of European Baroque art, ancient Egyptian and Classical bronzes, French and American Impressionist paintings, Hudson River School landscapes, modernist masterpieces and...

  • new england air museum windsor locks20 milesN
    Specialty museum, History museum, Museum

    New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks

    The New England Air Museum is an American aerospace museum located adjacent to Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The museum consists of three display hangars with additional storage and restoration hangars.

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Best Time To Visit New Britain

Learn when is the best time to travel to New Britain weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May, August and September.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January, February and October. Most of it rains in March, April, May, June, August, September, November and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in New Britain?

The top attractions to visit in New Britain are:

What is the best time to visit New Britain?

June and July are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May, August and September. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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