- 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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The Children's Museum of Connecticut
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950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 06119
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West Hartford, Connecticut is home to The Children's Museum of Connecticut. Its exhibits get kids excited about dinosaurs, marine life, outer space, modern wildlife, physics and other subjects. The museum also contains a planetarium.
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The Children's Museum is a museum that offers hands on experiences that are focused on nature and science. The museum features a live wildlife sanctuary, a digital science dome planetarium, and interactive labs.
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Providing a Dolby 7.1 Digital Surround Sound, digital projection movie-going experience, the Madison Art Cinemas offers film lovers the chance to enjoy first-run art and foreign films. The site is also used to host community events.
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The Gengras Planetarium has been situated in the local community for over 40 years and serves as the largest digital planetarium in the state. The site is an immersive full dome planetarium that provides CGI shows about space.
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An urban wildlife habitat and park, A W Stanley Park features a variety of amenities. Visitors can see wildlife, bird watch, stroll by the pond, or hike the park's trails. The park also features a swimming pool.
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Blue Back Square, 42 S Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107
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A five-screen cinema multiplex affiliated with the Bow Tie Cinema chain, Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas screens contemporary films in a retro-themed atmosphere. It offers a variety of refreshments, including several varieties of coffee and baked goods.
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Located on the Fisher's Island Sound, Spicer's Noank Marina is a marina offering a number of amenities and services for its customers. Boat hauling, bottom painting, and mechanical repairs are among the services boat owners enjoy at the marina.
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The Denison Homestead Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the history of the area on a 300-year-old family farm. The location hosts special events, a farm market, and offers genealogy resources.
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Blue Back Square, 69 Raymond Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
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With painting sessions each week, Muse Paintbar & Eatery holds painting instruction in a restaurant and bar venue. They provide the canvas and materials and visitors paint while enjoying a selection of food, wine and beer.
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200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 6117
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The Chase Arena at the Reich Family Pavilion is a comfortable gymnasium with bleachers and theater style seating. The gym also offers fitness classes including Zumba, yoga, and independent gym classes.