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Connecticut amusement parks offer traditional rides, swimming, family fun

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Connecticut's amusement parks -- from Ocean Beach in New London to Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, and more -- are a great haven for families with children, young folks, and singles looking for traditional outdoor fun, rides, games and competitions, pools and water parks , summer food, and other light-hearted family fun. The amusement parks of Connecticut have built a strong following in families generation after generation, a testament to their staying power for kids and parents.

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Wooden Warrior Rollercoaster Quassy Amusement & Water Park Middlebury Connecticut
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark

2132 Middlebury Road (Route 64) Middlebury, CT, 06762 Phone: 203-758-2913 Toll-Free: 800-367-7275

Celebrating over a Century of Affordable Family Fun

Quassy Amusement & Waterpark, founded in 1908, sits on the south shore of Lake Quassapaug in Middlebury, Connecticut. On its 20 plus acres, it boasts 23 rides including the award-winning "Wooden Warrior" roller coaster, state-of-the-art Frantic and Reverse Time thrill rides, a Grand Carousel, and a variety of family rides as well as attractions for the very young. Visit "Splash Away Bay", the sensational waterpark with five new giant water slides and a splash pad just for the little guys. Cool off in Lake Quassapaug at Quassy Beach and cap off the day with a frozen treat from Quassy's Sweet Sensations ice cream and novelty food shop. The park also offers an arcade, entertainment, and a restaurant. Quassy offers the entire family affordable fun. Obviously, Quassy is the place for you! Launch Video
Splash Pad - The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art Village - Oakdale, CT
The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art Village

1650 Hartford-New London Tpke. (Rt. 85) Oakdale, CT, 06370 Phone: 860-443-4367

Prepare to meet over 60 prehistoric beasts at New England’s largest dino-themed park

Ready to hunt for some dinosaurs? At The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village, there are over 60 life-sized replicas of the big beasts waiting for you along an easy-to-walk, 1-5-mile nature trail. The largest dino-themed park in New England, the park also features a Splash Pad with waterfalls and dueling water cannons, a challenging maze, a T-Rex Tower with dozens of obstacles, playgrounds for all ages, an 18-hole mini-golf course and, at Lapilli Landing, an equestrian-themed pedal-car track and a train ride, among other attractions. You can shop for crystals, beads, toys and antiques; pan for fools gold nuggets at Thunder Creek; and dig for crystals and minerals in a one-of-a-kind replica silver mine. A Genius Museum offers a retro trip through technological advances in everyday life.