- 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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Amherst College is a private liberal arts college with a low acceptance rate of only 14% and an open curriculum. The location's athletic programs, which participate in Division III, claims to be the oldest in the nation.
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The Beneski Museum of Natural History is otherwise known as the Amherst College Museum of Natural History. Located on the campus of Amherst College, this museum features dozens of exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs, volcanoes, gemstone mining and outer space.
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The Beneski Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum that is best known for the 'Bassett Planetarium'. The museum has a meteorite collection, a mineralogy collection, and a taxidermy collection.
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Featuring a surface area of 260 acres, Rogers Lake is situated along wooded terrain and borders Hains Park on its southern end. The lake can be used for boating and for fishing brook and rainbow trout.
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Cultural and educational resources are supplied by the Amherst Cinema Arts Center to inspire, inform, and entertain visitors. The heart of the institution is as a first-run independent film cinema as well as a classic film repository.
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Opened in 1916, the Amherst History Museum documents the 300-year history of Amherst and holds events, tours, and art shows. Exhibits include art pieces, paintings, household objects, and farming tools.
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Between the Bridges Llc is a full service marina and boatyard on the Connecticut River. The marina offers access to Long Island Sound and features slip rentals, storage, repairs, sales, and a 280 foot fuel dock.
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An independent arts and education center, Amherst Cinema presents over 200 films a year including independent and classic films. The cinema also offers musical and dance performances, live plays and a children's education program.
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The historic Amherst History Museum Strong House is an ancient home that was built by Simeon Strong in the year 1744. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Donated to the town of Stratford, Connecticut in 1949, Boothe Memorial Park & Museum is a free, 32-acre space. It is maintained by volunteers and is open during daylight hours. Its museum contains archives, a geneology library and a rose garden.