Things to Do with Kids in Stratford, CT

  • TripBuzz found 271 things to do with kids in or near Stratford, Connecticut, including 253 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Norwalk, Fairfield and Bridgeport.
  • From Lordship Seawall to Short Beach, the Stratford area offers 121 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Theaters, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • Stratford is a city in southwestern Connecticut along the banks of the Housatonic River. The city has an important historical legacy in aviation, the military and theater and is a popular tourist destination for it's cultural diversity. Aside from water recreation along the river, visitors enjoy visiting the historic plantations, beaches and marshes and exploring Roosevelt Forest.
  • TripBuzz found 271 things to do with kids in or near Stratford, Connecticut, including 253 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Norwalk, Fairfield and Bridgeport.
  • From Lordship Seawall to Short Beach, the Stratford area offers 121 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Theaters, Bowling and Go Karts.
  • Stratford is a city in southwestern Connecticut along the banks of the Housatonic River. The city has an important historical legacy in aviation, the military and theater and is a popular tourist destination for it's cultural diversity. Aside from water recreation along the river, visitors enjoy visiting the historic plantations, beaches and marshes and exploring Roosevelt Forest.
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15.4 Miles
88% 127 votes
Parks Cold Spring and Orange Sts, New Haven, CT 06510 MoreLess Info
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.
15.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 200 Cliff Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 MoreLess Info
Located near the beach, McAllister Park is a public county park that offers scenic views to its visitors. Those who come to the park enjoy spending time on the beach, having a picnic, or bringing their boats.
15.5 Miles
90% 10 votes
Walking Trails 940 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517 MoreLess Info
Open to bike riders, joggers, and dogs on a leash, Farmington Canal Rail To Trail Assoc offers a scenic shortcut through the city of New Haven. The trail has several benches to sit on and a variety of plant life.
15.6 Miles
83% 424 votes
Children's Museums Mathews Park, Norwalk, CT 06850 MoreLess Info
Located in Norwalk, Connecticut, the Stepping Stones Museum for Children is intended for children younger than age 10. The museum helps kids learn about history, science, languages and other fascinating topics.
15.7 Miles
88% 65 votes
History Museums 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850 MoreLess Info
Architecture buffs must not miss the chance to visit the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, Connecticut. The palatial house was built in the Second Empire Style and contains many of its original furnishings.
15.8 Miles
86% 1584 votes
Aquariums 10 North Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 MoreLess Info
Norwalk's The Maritime Aquarium is a large institution featuring amazing and diverse exhibits from around the world. Its most unusual features include a shark touch tank, meerkat habitat, IMAX theater, educational children's camp and a series of exhibits on African marine life.
15.8 Miles
94% 50 votes
Boat Tours North Water & Washington Streets, Norwalk, CT MoreLess Info
Taking a trip on the Sheffield Island Ferry brings tourists to the island's Lighthouse, which is open for daily tours between the months of May and September. Those who are more nature-inclined can also visit the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge.
15.8 Miles
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Gardens 180 Park Road, Hamden, CT 6517 MoreLess Info
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.
15.9 Miles
93% 412 votes
Lighthouses 132 Water Street, Norwalk, CT MoreLess Info
Norwalk's Sheffield Island Lighthouse & Nature Trail is preserved and managed by the Sheffield Seaport Association. The lighthouse, which closed in 1902, is available for advance tours and must be accessed via boat.
15.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Boat Tours 132 Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Norwalk Seaport Association, the Bird Watching Cruise uses a 45-foot C.J. Toth Quest catamaran to give participants an up close look at local bird life. The two hour cruise of the Norwalk Islands offers viewings of herons, egrets, gulls, and ospreys.
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