- TripBuzz found 311 things to do with kids in or near Colchester, Connecticut, including 308 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Groton, West Hartford and Mystic.
- From Salmon River State Forest to Day Pond State Park, the Colchester area offers 117 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Parks and Theaters.
- Colchester was the first town in Connecticut to achieve certification by the National Wildlife Federation as a Community Wildlife Habitat. With its proximity to the Salmon River State Forest, activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, and hunting are popular among visitors and locals. For a taste of history and architecture, guests can walk the streets of Colchester Village Historic District.
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Close to the beach, Niantic Bay Boardwalk features a mile long boardwalk for visitors to stroll on and take in views of the ocean. Visitors can often see boats taking off in the bay from the shore.
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The historic Buttolph-Williams House is a 2-½ story timber frame structure that features a large central chimney and a side-gable roof. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A white sand beach with a stone jetty on one side and swimming areas, Hole in the Wall Beach is part of McCook's Point Park. The beach is patrolled by life guards during the summer months.
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Bucolic Old Wethersfield is the oldest and most historically significant area in modern Wethersfield. The district is full of immense homes in the Victorian and Second Empire styles. Others are much older and were built before or during the Revolutionary War.
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Comprised of two historic houses, Wethersfield Museum provides visitors with information on the Connecticut towns rich history. The museum features exhibits, artifacts such as love letters and Civil War uniforms, and historical text.
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A central location for the Wethersfield Historical Society, the Keeney Memorial Culture Center is a historic building that has been an elementary school and a high school over its history. Now, the building has gallery spaces, classrooms, and rental spaces.
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Locals and residents love spending time at McCook Beach & Park in East Lyme, Connecticut. An inexpensive pass is required for entrance. The park contains two beaches, shady picnic areas and plenty of verdant open spaces.
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Manchester's Wickham Park is a large park complex that includes an impressive and elegant event venue that is very popular for weddings. This attraction includes garden zones in the style of English, Scottish, Asian and Italian formal gardens.
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The New London Harbor Light is the seventh oldest lighthouse in the United States and the tallest in the state of Connecticut. The structure, constructed in 1801, features a fourth order Fresnel lens and brownstone material.
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Hosted on an 85-foot long aluminum fishing vessel, Mijoy 747 Deep Sea Fishing is a business offering fishing trips to those who visit. Guests on the fishing vessel commonly enjoy deep sea fishing, sightseeing, and relaxing on the water.