- TripBuzz found 311 things to do with kids in or near Colchester, Connecticut, including 308 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Groton, West Hartford and Mystic.
- From Salmon River State Forest to Day Pond State Park, the Colchester area offers 117 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Parks and Theaters.
- Colchester was the first town in Connecticut to achieve certification by the National Wildlife Federation as a Community Wildlife Habitat. With its proximity to the Salmon River State Forest, activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, and hunting are popular among visitors and locals. For a taste of history and architecture, guests can walk the streets of Colchester Village Historic District.
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Johnson's Duckpin Lanes is fun for the entire family, with small balls and pins for a unique alternative to regular 10-pin bowling. There are 20 duckpin lanes and enough space for private parties.
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2082 Victory Highway, Coventry, RI 02816
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The Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge is a wilderness area with an extensive network of hiking and biking trails. Visitors can see a wide variety of wildlife. The Audubon Society sponsors summer camps in the refuge.
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The Eli Whitney Museum is more of a children's scientific workshop for building things than a conventional museum. The museum offers programs where students can build items such as pinball machines or host birthday parties.
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The Pardee Rose Garden is a community owned public park that features sculpted rose gardens of various colors that bloom throughout the summer. The park features mutliple walking paths and park benches for visitors to enjoy the natural setting.
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Located in Bristol, Connecticut, The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum is a storehouse of vintage horror-movie memorabilia. The works of Vincent Price, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi and their contemporaries are immortalized in the museum's collection of costumes, props, photos and more.
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Paddle Surf RI operates an array of locations throughout southern Rhode Island. The company offers stand up paddle board lessons, clinics, camps, and instructional programs, as well as a variety of equipment for rent.
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A small, private beach that tends to be less crowded than nearby beaches, Dunes Park offers water access and ample space for sunbathing, picnicking, or playing. It also offers restroom and shower facilities.
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100 Old Farms Road, Simsbury, CT 6070
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The Simsbury Farms Recreation Complex is a recreational facility that includes picnic grounds, multiple tennis courts, a golf course, a hockey rink, and a playground. The complex holds occasional concerts during the summer.
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Situated on 860 acres, George B. Parker Woodland is a wildlife refuge offering forested areas, fields, brooks and rock cairns. It provides a loop trail suitable for hiking along with a nature center and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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East Rock Park, is a 425-acre park in New Haven, CT that features a myriad of sports courts and fields, over 10-miles of hiking and biking trails, and much more. Visitors can also enjoy the Trowbridge Environmental Center and Pardee Rose Garden and Greenhouse.