- TripBuzz found 145 things to do with kids in or near Storrs, Connecticut, including 142 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Manchester, South Windsor and Wethersfield.
- From The Adventure Park at Storrs to Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, the Storrs area offers 114 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Specialty Museums, Parks and History Museums.
- Located in the town of Mansfield lies the charming village of Storrs. Home to the University of Connecticut, the city is primarily a college town and is the hometown of many notable authors, including Wally Lamb. Art and theatre lovers enjoy visiting the area for it's Connecticut Repertory Theatre and local historic landmarks.
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A vegetarian friendly deep-fried ball or patty made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both
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The Adventure Park at Storrs is an aerial adventure course. High above the ground, bridges of cable, wood, rope, and zip lines connect small platforms built around the trees. Adventure seekers climb along these aerial trails of varying difficulty.
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2132 Hillside Road, Unit 3104, Storrs, CT 06269
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Storrs, Connecticut is home to the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Owned and operated by the University of Connecticut, the Jorgensen Center features diverse programming that includes student ensembles, world-class instrumentalists, rising opera stars and much more.
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6 Bourn Place, U-5212, Storrs, CT 06269
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The Ballard Institute and Museum of Photography features temporary exhibitions and a permanent library and archive. The institute also offers workshops for those who wish to learn about puppetry and toy theatre.
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The Mansfield Drive-In Theatre plays first-run movies on three different screens during the summer season. The location is also the home of Mansfield Market, the largest flea market in Eastern Connecticut.
6.6 Miles
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Prospect Hill Historic District is a district that encompasses 40-blocks of residential neighborhoods. The district has a total of 993 contributing buildings.
6.8 Miles
Located on the site of the former Columbia Junction Freight Yard, the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum showcases historical locomotives and railroad buildings. Visitors can take a guided tour through the museum and kids can operate an 1850's style pump-car.
6.9 Miles
The Windham Theatre Guild is a community theater group who have been staging productions since 1985. Performing at a nearby playhouse, they offer dinner and dessert shows, as well as regular performances for audiences of all ages.
12.3 Miles
Manchester, Connecticut's Case Mountain reaches a peak elevation of 774 feet and has a flat, stable summit overlooking the state capitol. The mountain is peppered with immaculate trails for hiking, cycling, jogging and dog walking. Pets are welcome but must remain leashed.
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Home to sports fields and courts, Charter Oak Park can be used for baseball, softball, racquetball, tennis, basketball and soccer. The park also provides a playground, restroom facilities and a trail suitable for walking and biking.
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Northwest Park has a nature trail, lighted baseball and little league fields with bleachers, volleyball courts, playground, a 50 foot pier overlooks Union Pond, a 55 foot rental pavilion with picnic tables, restrooms, rental kitchen and 72 inch grill.