- 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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Located in Goshen, Connecticut, the Action Widelife Foundation is an ecological preserve open seasonally to the public. In addition to hundreds of exotic animals, guests enjoy a large petting zoo. The Foundation offers low-cost admission and group discounts.
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Montauk Highway across from Theodore Roosevelt County Park, Montauk, NY
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The oldest working ranch in US, Deep Hollow Ranch offers its visitors horseback riding adventures on 3,000 acres of hills and beaches. The children can enjoy the Summer Pony Camp, and from the Trading Post can be bought souvenirs such as T-shirts and cowboy hats.
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100 Montauk Highway, Southampton, NY 11968
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Run and guided by Shinnecock members, the Shinnecock Museum & Cultural Center offers a look into the history and current life on the Shinnecock Indian reservation. The center features many events, a lively gallery of paintings, and a sculpture collection.
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Brookside Equestrian Center offers patrons the opportunity to train with qualified instructors in both dressage and jumping disciplines. Brookside provides a 40 stall main barn that contains many amenities, including matted stalls, automatic waterers, and individual equipment lockers.
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Agawam Park is a large public park that features expanses of green space as well as playground areas, picnic facilities, and live performance areas. The park hosts a series of summer concerts as well as other events.
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A marina and boat dealership, Tuna's Boardwalk Marina offers a variety of services and amenities. Services include docking, maintenance, repairs, and refueling. The marina also has members only showers and restrooms, and offers a variety of boats for sale.
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Preserving the city's local history, Old Halsey Homestead features a historical building filled with artifacts from the past to view. The homestead was built in 1648 with an English Colonial style.
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Providing ice skating facilities to the public, Thayer Ice Arena also offers league ice hockey games as well. Facilities located at the site include two ice rinks and a pool.
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Mountain Park is an outdoor concert venue that offers guests the chance to listen to music while enjoying adult beverages and snacks. The location was previously the home of the Mountain Park Amusement Park.
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The Park Theatre is a state of the art multipurpose performing arts center that re-opened in 2009 after closing in 2002 after 8 decades of operation. The theatre features a variety of events including theatrical performances, concerts, opera, and movies.