- 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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Home to a salt water lake, West Haven Beaches offers visitors an area for sunbathing and walking at its beach. The beach has a boardwalk with local businesses and benches to sit on.
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Visitors can find a wide variety of fishing supplies for freshwater and saltwater fishing at Quonny Bait & Tackle. The bait and tackle shop offers a diverse selection of lures and baits.
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170 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06520
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Part of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History is one of the foremost American museums dedicated to the natural sciences. It is particularly renowned for its collections of fossils, gems and other geological discoveries.
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114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06510
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Founded in 1862, the New Haven Museum, has been collecting, archiving, and exhibiting the rich history of New Haven ever since. Known for its bountiful genealogy information, visitors also enjoy the Fine Arts, Maritime, and Manufacturing collections.
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The Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury, Connecticut is a professional theater that also presents high-quality community productions. Auditions for local talent are posted on the Seven Angels' website. All ticket prices are affordable, and donations are gratefully accepted at the venue and online.
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From its earliest beginnings in 1894, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, has been continually dedicated to touching the lives of those in the region through musical excellence. Nationally recognized for its institutional vision, this award-winning orchestra has been featured in a major motion picture.
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Ingalls Rink is an ice skating rink that promotes opportunities such as youth hockey games, figure skating competitions, and free skate sessions. The facility also includes locker rooms as well as a conditioning room.
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The Connecticut Children’s Museum is an educational museum that offers hands-on science and nature lessons for families, school groups, and community organizations. The museum features a dome planetarium.
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When visiting New Haven, lover's of Italian food and traditions must visit Little Italy. Take a stroll through this tree-lined neighborhood and choose from any of the shops and restaurants that feature the finest in Italian cuisine.
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Located within an historic district, Wooster Square Park provides visitors with a natural green expanse in a quaint downtown setting. The park offers numerous trails and picnic areas, and is noted for the blooming of its cherry trees each Spring.