- TripBuzz found 300 things to do with kids in or near Wethersfield, Connecticut, including 288 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Bristol and South Windsor.
- From Wethersfield Cove to Mikey's Place, the Wethersfield area offers 112 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Playgrounds, Specialty Museums and Beaches.
- Located on the Connecticut River, Wethersfield is believed to be the oldest town in Connecticut. Consequently, it has an historic downtown area with several homes built before the Civil War era, and a few even before the American Revolutionary War. The city is also equipped with numerous nature trails and public parks. Wethersfield is just minutes from Hartford.
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Built in 1876 and on the National Register of Historic Landmarks, Flying Horse Carousel, has been delighting children for decades. The carousel, whose name was derived from the unique suspension design, is available to ride during non-winter months.
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The goal of the Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum is to conserve the environment through science-based education. The museum has a membership program and is available for field trips and summer camps.
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Featuring an antique carousel, Watch Hill Carousel & Beach offers visitors scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The beach is within walking distance of the downtown, which has shops and a lighthouse for visitors to see.
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Connecticut's Fairfield Theater Company presents a packed schedule of programming for all ages. In addition to its main auditorium and stage, the Company maintains a recital hall and an art gallery.
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A spacious, sandy shorefront in full view of the Watch Hill Lighthouse, East Beach, is one of Rhode Island's best kept secrets. With clean, ample bath and changing rooms, bring your kids out for sun, swim, and surf.
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The southern most point in Rhode Island, Napatree Point, is a 1.5 mile stretch of sand that now serves as a public beach and nature preserve. Visitors to the point enjoy strolling its length to see ospreys and the federally endangered piping plover.
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Featuring classic movies, the Community Film Institute is staffed by a team of volunteers. Along with independent and historic films, the institute offers training in various aspects of the industry, and hosts an annual film festival.
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Watch Hill Light is a lighthouse which was originally constructed by order of President Thomas Jefferson. The lighthouse is 45 feet tall, and was automated in 1986. A small museum can be found on the lighthouse grounds.
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Built in1808, Watch Hill Lighthouse, sits atop a bluff near the entrance to Fishers Island Sound in southern Rhode Island. The site, while the building is closed to the public, features breathtaking ocean views and a glimpse at the incredible ocean-front homes.
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Beautiful and serene, Watch Hill Beach is favorited by locals and travelers to the Watch Hill area. The beach features rock paths, a lighthouse, vintage carousel and nearby ice cream shops.