- TripBuzz found 276 things to do with kids in or near Branford, Connecticut, including 265 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Stratford, Bridgeport and Hamden.
- From Stony Creek Museum to Lake Saltonstall, the Branford area offers 117 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Boat Tours, Movie Theaters and Children's Museums.
- Located on Connecticut's shoreline, Branford is a small town settled in the mid-1600's. The town offers an array of historical sites that celebrate its beginnings. This includes several homes along with the Harrison House and Museum. The city further provides for outdoor recreation such as golfing, hiking, sailing, fishing and kayaking. And with a decent snowfall in the winter, tourists and residents can also enjoy both skiing and snowboarding.
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Taking a trip on the Sheffield Island Ferry brings tourists to the island's Lighthouse, which is open for daily tours between the months of May and September. Those who are more nature-inclined can also visit the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge.
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43 Main Street, Danbury, CT 6810
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Visitors can view a variety of historical sites, artifacts, and exhibits related to the history of Danbury at Danbury Scott-Fanton Museum & Historical Socty Inc. The museum offers guided tours through the preserved historic buildings like the Marian Anderson Studio.
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132 Water Street, Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk's Sheffield Island Lighthouse & Nature Trail is preserved and managed by the Sheffield Seaport Association. The lighthouse, which closed in 1902, is available for advance tours and must be accessed via boat.
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Located in Danbury, Connecticut, the Tarrywile Park & Mansion is a gorgeous park and a coveted event venue. The property contains an assortment of hiking trails, scenic overlooks and ponds.
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Operated by the Norwalk Seaport Association, the Bird Watching Cruise uses a 45-foot C.J. Toth Quest catamaran to give participants an up close look at local bird life. The two hour cruise of the Norwalk Islands offers viewings of herons, egrets, gulls, and ospreys.
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Corner N Water St & Washington St, Norwalk, CT 06854
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Norwalk Island Friday Night Sunset Cruise provides a guided tour of the Norwalk Islands. Patrons will cruise amid the lighthouses and islands for approximately two hours while learning both the area's history and its current issues and attributes.
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With exhibits featuring the City of Norwalk, Norwalk Museum contains maps, photographs, pottery, letters, manuscripts, signs and a library of over 500 books. The museum offers tours as well as educational programs and lectures.
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Featuring full digital projection and sound, Crown Sono Regent is a local movie theater showing the latest Hollywood released films to its guests. Other theater amenities include concessions options, assisted listening devices, and theater rentals.
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Fernridge park is one of five neighborhood parks in the town of West Hartford. The park features tennis courts, basketball courts, and picnic tables, wading pools, a playground, and athletic fields.
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Built on the site of a vintage railroad switching station, the SoNo Switch Tower Museum is located in Norwalk, Connecticut. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits. Admission and parking are free, but donations are cheerfully received.