- 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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Litchfield Historical Society is an organization that is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of the county of Litchfield. The society has a museum, a research library, and a historic house.
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Smithfield's oldest operating apple orchard, Jaswell's Farm offers a variety of locally grown produce, and invites visitors to pick their own apples, berries, and other fruits. The farm offers tours, as well.
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Featuring miniature golf, a driving range, and a pitch-and-putt course, Mulligans Island offers a variety of golf-related attractions. The site also has batting cages and sand volleyball courts and is available for groups and parties.
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Situated on Long Island, Mecox Bay is roughly shaped like a skillet along the side of the landmass that faces the Atlantic Ocean. The picturesque bay is popular with many painters and photographers and offers oyster harvesting.
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Multiple bowling lanes are available for general public bowling at Fun Time Lanes. In addition to open bowling during most evenings, the site is also home to several different leagues and hosts local tournaments.
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Volleyball Hall of Fame
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Heritage State Park, Holyoke, MA
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The Volleyball Hall of Fame features spotlight exhibits of those who greatly influenced the sport and are renowned for their talents over the world. Artifacts in the museum side of the venue cover the history of volleyball from its inception in 1895.
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Located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, the Wisteriahurst Museum is an expansive mansion with manicured grounds and a gorgeous atmosphere. It was originally a home, but is now a rentable event facility that is among the region's most coveted wedding venues.
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A historic militia group dating back to the colonial days of Rhode Island, The Kentish Guard were originally founded in 1774. Continuing on today in mostly ceremonial fashion, the guards feature a nationally renowned fife and drum corps.
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Known as downtown Warwick or central Warwick is the Apponaug Village. The village consists of a police and fire headquarters, public library, a museum, a post office and other various municipal buildings, making it a bustling area in the city of Warwick.
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Established in 2000, the Willow Creek Farm is a premier equestrian facility that is known for having an indoor 28-stall luxury barn. The facility also includes 2 large outdoor rings, a 15-acre cross-country course, and a track.