- TripBuzz found 311 things to do with kids in or near Colchester, Connecticut, including 308 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Groton, West Hartford and Mystic.
- From Salmon River State Forest to Day Pond State Park, the Colchester area offers 117 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Parks and Theaters.
- Colchester was the first town in Connecticut to achieve certification by the National Wildlife Federation as a Community Wildlife Habitat. With its proximity to the Salmon River State Forest, activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, and hunting are popular among visitors and locals. For a taste of history and architecture, guests can walk the streets of Colchester Village Historic District.
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Visitors can enjoy supervised swimming, bird watching, fishing, and walking on a quarter mile stretch of beach at Waterford Town Beach. The beach also features picnic areas and nearby tennis courts.
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The Newington Children's Theatre Company is a children's theater company that has the mission of fostering teamwork and commitment in the theater. The company offers educational acting classes for children and adults.
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Providing direct access to the Indian River, Town of Clinton Small Boat Ramp has a wooden pavilion for visitors to enjoy the scenery from. The boat launch is for smaller boats and kayaks.
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An 18 hole miniature golf course, South Windsor Mini Golf features a variety of challenging holes with different layouts and obstacles. The course also features fountains and waterfalls as well as other decorative features.
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Owned by the town of Newington, the Kellogg-Eddy House & Museum is a historical museum that celebrates the heritage of the town. The museum preserves and displays the areas documents, photographs and artifacts.
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Consisting of a large, multipurpose field, Poquonnock Plains Park is the site of recreational activities like flag football and soccer. The playground has a multiple seat teeter totter and a swing set.
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Downeast Lighthouse Cruises offers several short cruise options on a real lobster boat. Attractions include a New London Harbor cruise, Fisher's Island cruise, and a sunset cruise. Downeast Lighthouse Cruises also hosts occasional special events.
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At XFINITY Theatre, visitors can see a wide variety of live entertainment, from touring comedians to nationally recognized musicians. The theater features both an indoor and outdoor seating area that can seat up to 30,000 people.
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This location features both hiking and climbing trails that take guests along the ridge of Lamentation Mountain. Scenic views of the area are available at the end of each trail.
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Ordinary people can be 'soldiers' for a day, participating in paintball battles at Fields of Fire - Mystic. Players of all levels can choose scenarios from rugged woodlands to open spaces, with knowledgeable staff ensuring a safe, fun experience.