- TripBuzz found 256 things to do with kids in or near Vernon, Connecticut, including 256 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and Manchester.
- From Northwest Park to Foster Family Farm, the Vernon area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, History Museums and Movie Theaters.
- Vernon, CT is only 15 minutes from state capital Hartford and less than half an hour from Springfield, MA. Vernon is home to the New England Civil War Museum, which contains the O'Connell-Chapman Library that includes over 1,000 different books and periodicals about the Civil War and post-war veterans period.
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With horseback riding lessons offered on site, Ray of Light Farm presents an opportunity for visitors to interact with rescued farm animals. The farm also offers wagon rides around the barn during school field trips.
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New England Carousel Museum
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95 Riverside Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
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Families admire artistry and the history of entertainment at New England Carousel Museum. In addition to tours, the museum also offers kids carnivals and holds community art events for children.
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The popular Lake Compounce Amusement Park is located in Bristol, Connecticut. It features roller coasters, thrill rides, a large wave pool, a tram, kiddie rides and many other divertisements for guests of all ages.
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At Bristol Public Library, visitors can check out a wide variety of books or reserve a quiet study room. The library hosts weekly events like movie nights, concerts, and book readings.
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Meriden's Hubbard Park, sometimes called Hubbard State Park, is a municipal area with free amenities for visitors. The park spans 1800 acres. Its central feature is a stone tower that rises more than 30 feet into the air and affords gorgeous views of the surrounding landscape.
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1 Pleasant Street, Bristol, CT 06010
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The Imagine Nation Children's Museum features a variety of interpretive exhibitions and role-playing activities for young guests to enjoy, including the chance to play as an anchor on ESPN's SportsCenter. The museum also hosts events during the year.
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Imagine Nation is a museum and learning center geared especially to kids between the ages of 2 and 8. It features a variety of hands-on exhibits and educational play stations.
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A dance school, the Nutmeg Performing Arts Centre offers classes in multiple styles of dance for students ranging from preschoolers to seniors. The school also fields a competitive dance team.
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Lake Compounce Amusement Park, 217 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010
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The Haunted Graveyard is a haunted attraction that is a part of Lake Compounce Amusement Park. Visitors can experience a variety of scares and thrills including spiders, witches, catacombs, a cemetery, and the zombie forest.
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Standard 10-pin bowling is available at the Norwich Bowling center along with a full video arcade. Tournaments, leagues, and youth programs are accommodated at the bowling alley, and lanes can be rented for private parties.