- TripBuzz found 320 things to do with kids in or near West Hartford, Connecticut, including 297 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Bristol, Manchester and Middletown.
- From Adventure Rooms to The Children's Museum of Connecticut, the West Hartford area offers 112 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Children's Museums, Theaters and Hiking Trails.
- With a population of over 63,000 people, West Hartford, CT has the motto 'Where City Style Meets Village Charm.' Kiplinger's Finance Magazine ranked West Hartford among the top '10 Greatest Cities for Families' and with plenty of recreational space and open area such as Elizabeth and Fern Parks, the community has no shortage of outdoor fun.
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Enjoy serenity, nature and wildlife at Goose Pond Reservation. Visitors to this scenic mountain lake enjoy swimming, kayaking and canoeing. There's even a place for picnicking. Open year-round from sunrise to sunset.
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Decorated with large, glow-in-the-dark monster sculptures, Monster Mini Golf offers a horror themed miniature golf course. Every Thursday, it has a special where visitors can enjoy unlimited miniature golf sessions.
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An off-leash dog park, Stenger Farm Park maintains separate areas for large and small dogs. It is a largely open area with limited shady spots, and visitors need to bring their own water.
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Groton, Connecticut is home to The Submarine Force Museum, a huge repository of submarine-related items and ephemera. Its centerpiece is the USS Nautilus, a decommissioned military submarine now open for tours.
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The Ski Butternut experience is a family-friendly ski and tubing area. Lessons are available for first-time skiers and snowboarders. Experienced athletes spending a day on the mountain are able to choose from a variety of terrain parks.
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Groton's Naval Submarine Base began as a naval yard in 1868, and was converted to a submarine base during World War I. The working base is home to 160 major facilities and 15 nuclear submarines.
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Milford's Walnut Beach is a resort community that also features public events and shopping. Its breezy boardwalk is a popular spot for afternoon strolling and people watching. The Walnut Beach community also holds closed events, which are off-limits to non-members.
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Offering a variety of gymnastic classes for children, Next Dimension Gymnastics provides a large facility with bars, mats, and a foam pit. The tumbling class teaches children how to do rolls, handstands, and cartwheels.
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Visitors can rent bikes, stand-up paddleboards, motor scooters, kayaks, and a variety of beach equipment at Scoot & Paddle. The shop is locally owned and operated and visitors can explore Long Island Sound, marshlands, lakes, roads, and more.
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A water powered grist mill, the Old Town Mill was rebuilt after being burnt to the ground during the American Revolutionary War. The mill hosts many events throughout the year including concerts, art shows, and more.