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Family Friendly Hotels in Connecticut

Family friendly hotels and motels in Connecticut offer comfortable lodging easy access to a large number of great entertainments for children and families in CT. In the Mystic region, the Dinosaur Place, Mystic Aquarium and Mystic Seaport, a live-action museum of the region’s maritime history, present an enticing mixture of entertainment, adventure, and learning. In the warm seasons, Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury and Lake Compounce Family Theme Park in Bristol are old-fashioned amusement parks with rides, swimming, water slides, food, and frequent fireworks. The western part of the state has Candlewood Lake, with plenty of swimming and boating. Active families can hike the Housatonic River Trail; visit the railway museums in Danbury and Thomaston; or enjoy the exhibits at the Carousel Museum of New England in Bristol.

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Best Western Berkshire Inn Bethel CTBest Western Berkshire Inn
11 Stony Hill Road
Bethel, CT  06801
Phone: 203-744-3200
Fax: 203-744-3979

Recreation and theatre - both nearby

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Hotel guests traveling with young children will appreciate the onsite playground. Stay in one of 69 well-appointed guest rooms and start the day off with a complimentary continental breakfast. The Best Western Berkshire Inn is located only 5 miles form Candlewood Lake where boating, fishing and recreation await you. Norfolk Maritime Aquarium is 40 miles away. Enjoy a night of theater or concerts at the Ives Concert Park and Center for the Arts. Hotel guests receive complementary access to the fitness spa and racquetball court located next the hotel. Other hotel amenities include free high speed Internet access and a business facility. Children 12 and Under stay for free in the same room with an adult, paid guest. See web site for details.



Heritage Hotel Southbury CTHeritage Hotel
522 Heritage Road
Southbury, CT  06488
Phone: 203-264-8200
Toll-Free: 800-932-3466

Families have plenty of room and lots to do.

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Once you're here, you have everything at your fingertips you'll need for a memorable getaway. Heated pools, tennis, basketball, racquetball, hiking, biking, beaches, hot air ballooning, amusement parks and so much more. All activities are either located on-site or within a short, scenic ride.
The hotel is located in the Litchfield Hills, the beautiful and peaceful corner of Northwest Connecticut. Families fill their days at The Heritage with our seemingly unlimited activities and their almost unlimited energy. Childcare is available with advance notice, when Mom and Dad need some quiet time.



Microtel Inn & Suites Bethel CTMicrotel Inn & Suites
80 Benedict Road
Bethel, CT  06801
Phone: 203-748-8318
Fax: 203-748-8309

A great vacation location – lots to do!

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Near by is Candlewood Lake where boating, fishing and recreation await you. Norfolk Maritime Aquarium is 40 miles away. Lake Compounce is just a short drive. Enjoy a night of theater or concerts at the Ives Concert Park and Center for the Arts. Hike the Housatonic River Trail. There are also two railway museums, in Danbury and Thomaston, with opportunities to take a scenic ride in a vintage, steam-powered train. Other local museums offer a variety of topics. They include the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art in Ridgefield; the Carousel Museum of New England in Bristol; and the Mattatuck Museum, a showcase of Connecticut industry and 19th- and 20th-century art.



Newbury Inn Brookfield CTNewbury Inn
1030 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT  06804
Phone: 203-775-0220
Fax: 203-775-6415

Family activities for every season

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Families can enjoy the luxury of our park like property, local horse riding farms, working farms, and activities at Candlewood Lake which is less than one mile from the hotel. This setting of rolling Litchfield Hills offers luxuries for vacationers in all four seasons: hiking and bicycling in the spring and summer; relaxing drives along Route 7, which parallels the Housatonic, to enjoy the fall foliage; or prowling antique stores in the winter..Start your day with our complimentary deluxe continental breakfast served each morning in the breakfast lounge. A warming fire in the fireplace will greet you. Welcome and enjoy!



The Heritage Inn of Litchfield County New Milford CTThe Heritage Inn of Litchfield County
34 Bridge Street
New Milford, CT  06776
Phone: 860-350-3097
Fax: 860-350-5543

A Great Location for a Family Vacation

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Bring the family and enjoy local and regional art shows, theater performances, workshops for writing, photography, and varied media exploration along with special events such as the annual Village Fair Days, which offers arts, commercial exhibits, crafts, food, games, regional storytelling, a tall-tales contest and live music. Other events include fireworks, various parades, caroling on the Green, and summer concerts ranging from blue grass to classical. Nearby are an orchard and berry farm, a wonderful toy, game and puzzle store, a conservation area and many more family attractions.



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Microtel Inn & Suites Uncasville CTMicrotel Inn & Suites
1954 Norwich New London Turnpike
Uncasville, CT  06832
Phone: 860-367-0880
Toll-Free: 800-842-3450

A central location for a family vacation…Mystic and more

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Enjoy quality, affordable prices and great service in a great location. Nearby Mystic offers children and families a living history museum at Mystic Seaport, consisting of a village, historic ships, and exhibits depicting coastal life in New England in the 19th century. Mystic also offers some excellent dining, and on the edge of town is the Olde Mistick Village, a collection of small shops with unusual and individualized merchandise. The Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is another great family attraction. Head in the other direction from the hotel to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, near Foxwoods. It is a fascinating, multi-media presentation of American Indian life from pre-Columbian times to the present.

Start your day with our complimentary continental breakfast. Cribs, microwaves and refrigerators are available



Mystic Country Mystic CTMystic Country
12 Roosevelt Avenue
Mystic, CT  06355
Phone: 860-536-1205
Fax: 860-536-1480

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Have you ever discovered Mystic, Connecticut? Mystic Country is defined by the three very different experiences that exist only miles from one another. These experiences take visitors from Adventure on the Coast to Entertainment at the Casino and back to Calm in the Mystic Quiet Corner. That contagious New-England hue that’s felt in Mystic comes from over 400 years of history and evolution. The Mystic locals, the landscapes, and the culture brim with life that still remains untouched – definitely something worth seeing! Rediscover New England and check out all Mystic has to offer for your family getaway here at MysticCountry.com



Paula Poundstone – Fairfield
November 20, 2009
Karmic Relief: A Cornucopia of Comedy -- Deep River
November 21, 2009
Tap Dogs – New Haven
November 21, 2009
Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks -- Norfolk
November 21, 2009
Pennsylvania Girlchoir -- Westport
November 22, 2009
Enter The Haggis -- Norfolk
November 22, 2009
Leon Russell -- Norfolk
November 24, 2009
Jeff Pitchell & Texas Flood -- -- Norfolk
November 25, 2009
Christkindlmarkt - Christmas Market -- Newington
November 27, 2009
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides with Santa
– Old Lyme
November 27, 2009
Christmas in the Mansion – Milford
November 27, 2009 to November 29, 2009
BEATexpo 2009 -- Stamford
November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009
Coco Montoya with Jen Lowe -- Norfolk
November 29, 2009
Wallingford Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert – Wallingford
November 29, 2009
The Lee Duo performs chamber music -- Storrs
December 1, 2009
Brian Culbertson's A Soulful Christmas -- Norfolk
December 3, 2009
New Haven Tree Lighting Celebration
December 3, 2009
Comedy with Tim Gage and Chris Monty -- Norfolk
December 4, 2009
Homes for the Holidays Tour -- New Canaan
December 4, 2009
Jingle Jam -- Storrs
December 4, 2009
“It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” -- Bridgeport
December 4, 2009 to December 13, 2009
Firelight Festival – Guilford
December 4, 2009
Boston Pops Winter Gala -- Storrs
December 5, 2009
Holiday Culinary Tour – New Haven
December 7, 2009
Festival of Lights -- Mystic
December 11, 2009
A Night Before Christmas with Spyro Gyra – New Haven
December 11, 2009
Children's Concert with Jay Mankita – Manchester
December 13, 2009
Chanukah Car Parade – Orange and New Haven
December 13, 2009
Christmas with the Rat Pack -- Hartford
December 15, 2009 to December 20, 2009
Handel's Messiah with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra – Fairfield
December 16, 2009
Winter Solstice Celebration – West Hartford
December 18, 2009
Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols -- Westport
December 20, 2009
Christmas Plus Concert with the Shoreline Ringers -- Norwich
January 13, 2010
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