Family Things To Do in Connecticut
It is time to pack up the whole clan and embark on a memorable family vacation. This is a great opportunity to create new memories and enjoy each other, away from the strict routine of daily life. Too much down time can make the kids restless, so make sure you have plenty of family activities planned. At UpTake, we can help you find the most appealing family friendly things to do. From theme parks to playgrounds, and children’s museums, we’ve got you covered.
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AMaritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Relevancy: 85% KID FRIENDLY
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4.0
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12+ reviews from 4 sources |
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| Epinions.com | 4.0 |
7+ reviews |
| Yelp | 5.0 |
3+ reviews |
| Frommers | 2.0 |
1+ reviews |
- The idea of the Maritime Aquarium is great. However, ... more on epinions.com
- The average group can walk through the Maritime Center ... more on epinions.com
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
10 North Water St.Norwalk, CT 06854-2228
BStratton Brook State Park
Relevancy: 83% KID FRIENDLY
- Overview Stratton Brook is a model for universal accessibility among Connecticut state parks. Parking, picnicking, rest-room and water use are all adapted for wheelchair access. Short sections of the trails... more on L.L.Bean
Stratton Brook State Park
SimsburyCT 06002, U.S.A.
CMystic Aquarium
Relevancy: 83% KID FRIENDLY
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4.0
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63+ reviews from 4 sources |
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| Frommers | 2.0 |
1+ reviews |
| Yahoo! Travel | 4.0 |
21+ reviews |
| Epinions.com | 4.5 |
24+ reviews |
- Mystic Marine Life Aquarium I have visited many ... more on epinions.com
- I haven't been here in years...not since jr high probably. As others have said, ... more on yelp.com
Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan BoulevardMystic, CT 06355-1927
DLake Compounce Amusement Park
Relevancy: 82% KID FRIENDLY
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4.5
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28+ reviews from 3 sources |
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| Yelp | 4.0 |
6+ reviews |
| Epinions.com | 4.5 |
18+ reviews |
| Yahoo! Travel | 5.0 |
4+ reviews |
- Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
- Lake Compounce is not geared toward big roller coasters like Six Flags but makes ... more on Yahoo! Travel
- Having 2 children, with a 4 1/2 year age difference, ... more on epinions.com
Lake Compounce Amusement Park
822 Lake AvenueBristol, Connecticut, 06010
EHammonasset Beach State Park
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Relevancy: 82% KID FRIENDLY
- Highlights: visitor center more
- Overview Connecticut's largest public beach facility consists of 919 acres of open country on a point between the towns of Madison and Clinton. Along with two miles of white sand beach, this rural park cont... more on L.L.Bean
Hammonasset Beach State Park
P.O. Box 2711288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443, U.S.A.
FQuinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Center
Relevancy: 82% KID FRIENDLY
- Highlights: visitor center more
- Overview Dogs must be on leash and must be cleaned ... more on Dogfriendly.com
- Overview The Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor in northeastern Connecticut and south-central Masschusetts has been called The Last Green Valley in the Boston-to-Washington urb... more on L.L.Bean
Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Center
107 Providence StreetPutnam, Connecticut 06260
GStepping Stones Museum for Children
Relevancy: 82% KID FRIENDLY
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4.0
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7+ reviews from 2 sources |
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| Yelp | 4.5 |
2+ reviews |
| Yahoo! Travel | 4.0 |
5+ reviews |
- Highlights: gift shop more
- This museum is geared towards kids under 10. It is a great local ... more on judysbook.com
- My children love the children's museum. To get value out of going there you need ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Mathews Park303 West Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut, 06850
HQuassy Amusement Park
Relevancy: 81% KID FRIENDLY
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4.0
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9+ reviews from 3 sources |
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| Epinions.com | 4.0 |
5+ reviews |
| Yelp | 4.0 |
2+ reviews |
| Yahoo! Travel | 3.0 |
2+ reviews |
- Highlights: concessions-food available, restrooms more
- Technically, Quassy and I don't match up, but I sought ... more on epinions.com
- Overview Have fun on our 20-acre family playground on Lake Quassapaug. Enjoy yourself ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Quassy Amusement Park
2132 Middlebury RoadMiddlebury, CT, 06762
IYale Peabody Museum of Natural History
Relevancy: 81% KID FRIENDLY
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4.0
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10+ reviews from 3 sources |
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| Yahoo! Travel | 3.0 |
1+ reviews |
| Frommers | 1.0 |
1+ reviews |
| Yelp | 4.5 |
8+ reviews |
- Highlights: wheelchair accessible more
- Although my son is older and we don't frequent the Peabody as much as we used to, ... more on yelp.com
- Under renovation, this outside cathedral ... more on yelp.com
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
P.O. Box 208118New Haven, CT, 06520-8118
Estimated Price: From $2
JDevil's Hopyard State Park
Relevancy: 81% KID FRIENDLY
- Highlights: visitor center more
- Overview The explanations for the name Devil's Hopyard run quite a gamut, from ghouls reportedly seen among the hops vines to weekly dances, or hops, run by a man named Devlin. The explanations don't satisf... more on L.L.Bean
Devil's Hopyard State Park
366 Hopyard RoadEast Haddam, CT 06423, U.S.A.
