Family activities in Connecticut include things as diverse as tracking evidence of dinosaurs to exploring a shipbuilding village of 1830 to visits with Beluga whales. The state boasts lots of child-oriented and science-oriented museums that will keep kids occupied for hour after hours. There is lots to do, indoors and out, in all seasons of the year. Lots of resorts and hotels and inns welcome kids with family friendly lodging.
Follow these links for : Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Parks - Outdoor Adventures - Rainy Day Activities
One Railroad Avenue Essex, CT, 06426 Phone: 860-767-0103 Toll-Free: 800-377-3987
Something for everyone when you experience this train ride, riverboat cruise combination
Sailing from the Niantic Bay Marina Niantic, CT, 06357 Phone: 860-448-3662 Toll-Free: 800-382-2824
Families, kids of all ages are more than welcome aboard this sport-fishing and specialty cruise boat
75 Steamboat Wharf Mystic, CT, 06355 Phone: 860-536-0416
Haul Away! Bring the whole family sailing
32 Reeds Gap Road Middlefield, CT, 06455 Phone: 860-349-1793
Named Connecticut's Best Pick-Your-Own Farm for 2024 by Connecticut Magazine
1650 Hartford-New London Tpke. (Rt. 85) Oakdale, CT, 06370 Phone: 860-443-4367
Families always have a roaring good time at this dinosaur-themed adventure park
1355 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT, 06437 Phone: 203-453-2338
No one ever is bored at this farm and orchards, with plenty of fun activities for the whole family
40 Sargent Drive New Haven, CT, 06511 Phone: 203-812-9981
Giant ropes course features huge variety of obstacles, lots of fun and learning experiences for all
2 Ferry Street New London, CT, 06320 Phone: 860-444-4620
Catamaran lighthouse tours are Instagram-worthy, educational — and fun for everyone in the family
351 Farmington Avenue Hartford, CT, 06105 Phone: 860-247-0998
Explore a slice of life in the home of Mark Twain
67 Main Street, Steamboat Dock Essex, CT, 06426 Phone: 860-767-8269
Families can explore the Connecticut river with indoor, outdoor exhibits and activities
Bushnell Park - 1 Jewell Street Hartford, CT, 06010 Phone: 860-232-6710
10 Deerfield Lane Ansonia, CT, 06401 Phone: 203-736-1053
10 North Water Street Norwalk, CT, 06854 Phone: 203-852-0700