- 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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Featuring elevations over 600-ft. above sea level, West Rock Ridge State Park is a scenic public park commonly visited by those who love being in nature. Popular park activities include hiking, boating, fishing, and enjoying the picturesque views throughout.
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Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515
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Affiliated with Southern Connecticut State University, the John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts hosts an array of nationally and internationally touring acts, as well as productions affiliated with the University.
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Constructed in 1802, the Faulkner's Island Lighthouse is an active historic lighthouse that is the second oldest in the entire state. Visitors commonly enjoy spending time on Faulkner's Island during their trip to see the lighthouse.
8.7 Miles
South Street Beach is a sandy crescent beach known for being relatively quiet and uncrowded. The beach features several rocky outcroppings that make good fishing spots. Visitors can also swim (unsupervised, there are no lifeguards) and go boating.
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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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Visitors who are interested in the potato famine that caused many immigrants to come to America may enjoy what Ireland's Great Hunger Museum has to offer. Affiliated with Quinnipiac University, the museum maintains artwork and archival materials.
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305 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT 6518
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With arenas for various sports games, Quinnipiac University TD Bank Sports Center offers visitors a venue to watch the Quinnipiac Bobcats play at. The first floor is dedicated to hockey games and is fitted with a large indoor ice rink.
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Running along a former canal, Farmington Canal State Park allows visitors to view remnants of the canal bed, locks and retaining walls. The park has a 5.5-mile paved, multiuse trail along with an undeveloped 3.9-mile trail.
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With 700 acres of wilderness available to explore, Bluff Head Preserve consists of forests, rivers, cliffs, and mountains. The preserve has a visible fault line that is made from traprock.