- 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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Since 1921 Atlantic Beach Park has been a charming source of entertainment for kids, teens and adults. The parks most famous attraction, the 1915 Herschell-Spillman carousel, still stands, as well as various other attractions that include bumper cars, a roller coaster and a variety of dining options.
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On your next trip to Misquamicut State Beach, take a break from the sand and surf and visit Water Wizz for some high speed water park fun. The Wizz features two 35-feet high waterslides and a 50-foot high super speed slide.
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The Barnes Harry C Memorial Nature Center is a 68 acre nature center dedicated to providing an open area for the public to learn of the importance of the natural world. The center offers several educational exhibits and hiking trails.
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Village Cinema Greenport is a 4 screen movie theater that originally opened 1939 after the previous theater on the site was destroyed by a hurricane. The theater features a cafe and is open seasonally.
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Prestons Dock, 120 Main Street, Greenport, NY 11944
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A charter boat and tour company, Greenport Electric Launch Co features the Glory, a boat that has been converted completely to solar power. Visitors can learn about and ride on the ship on a variety of cruises.
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Providing direct access to Greenport Harbor, Mitchell Park & Marina offers a dock that can board a variety of boat sizes. The marina is located next to a park with a boardwalk and carousel.
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An oceanfront entertainment center, Bayview Fun Park features an 18-hole miniature golf course, slick track go-karts, bumper boats and bungee jumping. The park also provides baseball and softball batting cages as well as access to the beach.
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The seasonal Atlantic Beach Park provides multiple amusement opportunities like carnival rides and a traditional boardwalk arcade. There are also three on-site snack bars, and live entertainment is hosted during the summer season.
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The Fireboat Firefighter Museum documents the history of fireboats and firefighting in New York City. The museum is located in a real working fireboat that operated for over 70 years in New York's harbor before being retired.