Why people love visiting lively Wallingford
Enjoy the live music and other features of Wallingford. Travellers to this welcoming city praise the restaurants, university setting and shopping. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in Wallingford
Do you want to find top things to see and do during your stay? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Wallingford a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
- Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park (12.3 mi / 19.8 km)
- Bishops Orchard and Winery (13.4 mi / 21.5 km)
- Lake Compounce (13.6 mi / 21.8 km)
- TPC River Highlands (15.4 mi / 24.7 km)
- Quassy Amusement Park (17.6 mi / 28.3 km)
Exploring the natural features in Wallingford
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Wallingford is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are a few of the area's most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Mount Carmel (4.8 mi / 7.8 km)
- Lake Beseck Beach (6.1 mi / 9.9 km)
- Hubbard Park (7 mi / 11.2 km)
- East Rock Park (9.9 mi / 16 km)
- New Haven Green (11.6 mi / 18.7 km)
- Connecticut River State Wildlife Area (12.7 mi / 20.5 km)
Transport options to and around Wallingford
Fly into New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional), the closest airport, located 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford), which is 16.4 mi (26.4 km) away.
If you'd prefer to travel by train, the main station serving the city is Wallingford Station.