- TripBuzz found 325 things to do with kids in or near Hartford, Connecticut, including 302 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Hartford, Springfield, Bristol and Middletown.
- From Launch Trampoline Park to Elizabeth Park, the Hartford area offers 112 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Parks and Historic Buildings.
- Hartford, the capital city of Connecticut, is the largest non-coastal city in the state, fourth largest overall. The cities neighborhoods are diverse and all encompass a historical presence. The world's largest colonial revival building houses some of the cities main business offices and visitors enjoy viewing the areas annual parades, such as the Greater Hartford West Indian Parade and the Connecticut Veterans Parade.
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The Haystack Mountain State Park is a suitable location for both hiking and picnicking. The walk-in park also features an observation tower and an overlook for individuals seeking photo opportunities.
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The perenially popular Woodbury Ski Area in Woodbury, Connecticut is a great place to ski, ride sleds, indulge in an afternoon of snowtubing or hone your snowboarding skills. During warm weather, the Center offers zorbing runs.
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The Pardee Rose Garden is a community owned public park that features sculpted rose gardens of various colors that bloom throughout the summer. The park features mutliple walking paths and park benches for visitors to enjoy the natural setting.
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Hamden's West Rock Ridge State Park is free to visit. Its visitor center includes composting toilets. The park features several exclusive hiking trails, and multiple trails for mountain bikers and guests on horseback.
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Open to bike riders, joggers, and dogs on a leash, Farmington Canal Rail To Trail Assoc offers a scenic shortcut through the city of New Haven. The trail has several benches to sit on and a variety of plant life.
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Experience the glamour of Golden-Era train travel at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex, Connecticut. Surrounded by rolling hills and pristine waterways, this interpretive museum always makes an impression on its visitors.
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Essex Library Association offers books in multimedia formats for its visitors. The library has a service where visitors can book a private session with a librarian to help them locate a book or provide technical advice.
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This 25-acre jewel located on the edge of New Haven, Edgerton Park, is a favorite destination for people who want to enjoy the gardens and grounds of this old estate. On the National Register of Historic Places, the park features many walking paths, fountains, and greenhouses.
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Built in the 1700s, Pratt House is the former farm house of one of the early settlers of the city. The house contains authentic furniture and decor from the Pilgrim to the Colonial eras.
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East Rock Park, is a 425-acre park in New Haven, CT that features a myriad of sports courts and fields, over 10-miles of hiking and biking trails, and much more. Visitors can also enjoy the Trowbridge Environmental Center and Pardee Rose Garden and Greenhouse.