Family friendly lodging in Connecticut is ideal for children and parents

The Old Lyme Inn, premiere lodging nestled in Old Lyme’s historic Art District, is a perfect place for families looking to spend some time together in one of New England’s great little towns. With your comfortable guest room as your headquarters, you can explore the town’s art museums, shops and galleries or head over to Rocky Neck State Park for hiking, fishing, swimming or picnicking. Hiking and fishing are also popular activities at Devil’s Hopyard State Park, where you can watch the waters of Chapman Falls plummet more than 60 feet over a series of natural steps. The inn’s casual restaurant is a hit with kids and adults alike, with its changing menus and Sunday Jazzy Brunch (ask about chocolate chip pancakes).

Bring the family to enchanting Mystic and settle in at this popular address. Out the door are the Mystic Aquarium and Olde Mistick Village with quaint shops set in historic surroundings. Cozy guest rooms, suites and accessible rooms offer cable TV, coffeemakers and high speed internet plus cribs and high hairs. There’s a 24-hour market, gift shop and laundry service. Relax in the heated indoor pool and fitness room then head out and learn about 19th century life on the coast. Enjoy complimentary shuttle service within a five-mile radius and surrounding destinations. There’s breakfast daily, an evening menu at the lobby bar and creative locally sourced dishes and a children’s menu at Irons.

Bring the family to this scenic resort in the Litchfield Hills. Set on 30 acres of lawns and gardens, nestled between two shimmering lakes, you’ll find lots of room in 83 guest rooms, suites with fireplaces, townhouses, and a lakeside cottage with a screened-in porch and outdoor fire pit. All rooms have A/C, digital cable, flat screen TV, WIFI, phone and private bath. You’ll enjoy endless fun with our many on-site amenities, all included with your stay! Go kayaking and canoeing, picnic by the lake, play yard games, swim in our outdoor heated pool, check out our indoor game room, and so much more. Enjoy seasonally-inspired cuisine in Morgan’s, our acclaimed and newly renovated restaurant that is sure to please any appetite. Want to head out on a family adventure? Nearby is all the Berkshires culture, entertainment, and year-round fun. Have a dog? Bring him along, we’re pet-friendly, too!