Things to Do with Kids in Hamden, CT

  • TripBuzz found 312 things to do with kids in or near Hamden, Connecticut, including 297 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Stratford, Bridgeport and Bristol.
  • From Giant Valley Polo Farm to Johnson's Duckpin Lanes, the Hamden area offers 114 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Bowling, History Museums and Walking Trails.
  • Full of New England Charm is the city of Hamden. Visitors and locals alike find the quaint town friendly and unique, while CNN Money named Hamden one of the nations 'Best Small Cities' in 2012. The colorful changing foliage makes the city a great place to visit any time of year, as do the various museums and parks open year round.
  • TripBuzz found 312 things to do with kids in or near Hamden, Connecticut, including 297 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Stratford, Bridgeport and Bristol.
  • From Giant Valley Polo Farm to Johnson's Duckpin Lanes, the Hamden area offers 114 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Bowling, History Museums and Walking Trails.
  • Full of New England Charm is the city of Hamden. Visitors and locals alike find the quaint town friendly and unique, while CNN Money named Hamden one of the nations 'Best Small Cities' in 2012. The colorful changing foliage makes the city a great place to visit any time of year, as do the various museums and parks open year round.
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5.8 Miles
95% 63 votes
Specialty Museums 1 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511 MoreLess Info
Commemorating the organization that was founded in New Haven in 1882, the Knights of Columbus Museum, opened to the public in 1982. The museum is dedicated to archiving and exhibiting documents and artifacts about the organization's history and works.
6.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Rock Climbing 340 Quinnipiac Street, Wallingford, CT 6492 MoreLess Info
Mountain Fun is a climbing gym for beginners and younger visitors. The gym features a staff that is encouraging for those starting out, and offers assistance through the whole process from harnessing to climbing.
6.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Walking Trails 147 Ward Street, Wallingford, CT 06492 MoreLess Info
The paved, scenic Quinnipiac Linear Trail currently spans 1.3 miles, with plans to be expanded in the future. A basketball court, tennis courts, sand volleyball net, and a playground are located nearby.
6.3 Miles
94% 398 votes
Theaters 222 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT MoreLess Info
Located in New Haven, Connecticut, the Long Wharf Theater is a professional theater heavily involved in community activities, outreach and creative participation. The theater sits on the New Haven Harbor.
6.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Hiking Trails Rte 34, West Haven, CT 06516 MoreLess Info
Maltby Lakes is a hiking and mountain biking area populated by woodlands and numerous lakes. Visitors will find several hiking trails and will notice a variety of wildlife native to the area.
6.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 487 N Brooksvale Road, Cheshire, CT 6410 MoreLess Info
Lock 12 Historical Park is essentially a public area based on a restored section of the Farmington Canal. Popular features of the park include a nearly three mile biking and hiking trail, picnic areas, and a museum.
6.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Lake 400 Hosley Avenue, Branford, CT 6405 MoreLess Info
Accessible with a permit, Lake Saltonstall has interlacing trails through nature for visitors to hike through. The main trail does a loop around the lake, providing views of the lake and boats fishing on it.
7.0 Miles
75% 8 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Roaring Brook Road, Cheshire, CT 06410 MoreLess Info
Roaring Brook Falls is part of a natural wilderness preserve owned and managed by a private citizen's trust. The park features hiking trails to a large waterfall that spills into a natural forested wetland and lake.
7.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 520 S Main Street, Cheshire, CT 6410 MoreLess Info
A multi-purpose recreation center, Bartlem Park offers an array of activities for the entire family. On hot days, the community can enjoy swimming in the park's public pool. Other amenities include playground equipment, sports fields and a community garden.
7.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Historic Sites 1151 E Center Street, Wallingford, CT 6492 MoreLess Info
Honoring those who served in war, the Wallingford Vietnam Veterans Monument stands about 11 feet tall. Located in a park like setting, it borders a soccer field where many youth clubs play and compete.
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