- TripBuzz found 321 things to do with kids in or near Avon, Connecticut, including 315 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and Bristol.
- From Avon Valley Show Stables to Huck Finn Adventures & Sales, the Avon area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Parks, History Museums, Dance Studios and Horseback Riding.
- Avon is situated close to the center of Connecticut, pressing against Talcott Moutain and the Metacomet Ridge. Even though the town is relatively large in both size and population, it still remains true to its original farming roots. There are multiple farms in the area and a substantial farmer's market.
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All dogs enjoy Hamden Dog Park, a roomy environment for pets and owners to play and socialize. This park is well kept, completely fenced in, with a separate area and entrance for smaller dogs.
31.8 Miles
A children's play center, Monkey Joe's features inflatable play structures, a toddler play area and an arcade with redemption games. The center also offers a party room for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
32.0 Miles
The Eli Whitney Museum is more of a children's scientific workshop for building things than a conventional museum. The museum offers programs where students can build items such as pinball machines or host birthday parties.
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With history dating back to the 1700's, Bent of the River Audubon is home to bird watching and hiking on over 650 acres of hills and landscape. Camps are featured along with educational programs.
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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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Nestled in Sharon, Connecticut, the Sharon Audubon Center is a nature preserve and interpretive center staffed by naturalists. It is particularly important as a sanctuary for birds of prey. The Center sits on roughly 1,100 acres of wooded land.
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264 Town Street, East Haddam, CT 06423
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Celebrating life in lower Connecticut, East Haddam Historical Society Museum offers several exhibits that feature photographs and artifacts from local businesses, residents and families. It further includes a gift shop where memorabilia and souvenirs can be purchased.
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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.
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With horseback riding lessons offered on site, Ray of Light Farm presents an opportunity for visitors to interact with rescued farm animals. The farm also offers wagon rides around the barn during school field trips.
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Handicap accessibilities and a pet friendly park, there is something for everyone at the Kettletown State Park. Bathrooms, picnic areas, camping and hiking sites, and swimming and fishing sites with updates on water quality are popular attractions to the park.