- 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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Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center is a local zoo which houses a wide range of exotic, endangered and indigenous species including cougars, armadillos, kangaroos, pythons and more.
37.2 Miles
Forest Park is a large open air area open to the public. Features include a baseball field, an extensive rose garden, a tennis court, walking paths, a water park and pool, and a zoo.
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Step back in time and visit a 19th century, unique shopping experience at Fantastic Umbrella Factory. Visitors can browse the vendors wares that are set up inside of a large barn, stop at the café, or stroll the gardens outside.
37.3 Miles
As a popular geocache destination, Richard Trails is a half mile trail that weaves through the surrounding forest. The trail is currently in the process of being expanded as more branches are being cut to make room.
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197 Leadmine Road, Sturbridge, MA 1518
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Consisting of 84 acres of land, Heins Farm Conservation Area Trail System has three trails for visitors to hike on. The trails lead visitors through the surrounding grassland. In total, the trails are about 5 miles long.
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Located on the coast of Ninigret Pond lies Ninigret Park, a location that is host to many festivals throughout the year. The park is also home to several local observatories, a dog park, and many walking trails.
37.7 Miles
Offering unique tubing excursions, Farmington River Tubing is one of the post popular adventure tourism firms in New Hartford, Connecticut. All tubes and life vests are provided, and the price of each trip includes transportation to the beginning of the tube run.
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on Rt. 44 or 2.4 miles west of jct. Rt. 44/179, New Hartford, CT
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Located in New Hartford, Connecticut, the Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area is a free park that is immensely popular with kayakers and tubing enthusiasts. It is busiest during the summer tubing season.
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The Naugatuck Historical Society is housed in the old Naugatuck Railroad Station. The society is host to a museum and community meeting space for historical events highlighting the Naugatuck area. Historical talks of interest and exhibited collections change frequently.
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Robert J Schiedler Dog Park provides two fenced in areas, one for big dogs and the other for small dogs. The park offers an agility tunnel and water bowls. There are plenty of trees that provide shade for patrons.