- 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 USS Saratoga Museum Foundation is devoted to bringing the USS Saratoga, a decommissioned naval vessel, to the city of Quonset Point, Rhode Island as the basis for a historic park and center for technology.
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Biomes is New England's only private marine education facility and the most hands-on aquarium in the region. They provide interactive marine biology programs, a gallery featuring a wide collection of animals and a children's station.
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The Glebe House Museum of Woodbury was the birthplace of the Episcopal church in the US. The museum, set in the beautiful Litchfield Hills, offers a glimpse into Revolutionary War-era Connecticut.
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Lose yourself in colonial times when you visit Wickford Village, and its tree-lined waterfront streets. Established in 1709, stroll around the historic village and browse the cafés, boutiques, antique shops, galleries, and restaurants.
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Opened in 2002, the Fitzpatrick Skating Rink is a local ice rink featuring a number of amenities for its guests to enjoy. Learn-to-skate programs, open skating, birthday party hosting, and a snack bar are among these amenities.
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10 votes
30 Village Square Drive, Wakefield, RI 02879
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Entertainment Cinemas – South Kingstown Cinemas offers visitors the chance to watch first-run movies in a theatre with wall-to-wall screens and digital sound support. Moviegoers can watch the movies in stadium seating.
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Wickford Boat Rentals offers fishing charters, cruises and boat rentals on the waters near Rhode Island. They offer trips and rentals for half a day, a full day, and also hourly rentals.
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Wilson Park is a leisure park that features a floating dock, a boat ramp, a picnic area, nature trails, a concession stand, and a playground. The park also has a .3-mile exercise trail.
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Trails To Terror features an annual haunted-house style hayride and walking trail. Both attractions last for around thirty minutes and contain several scary effects and decorations. Trails To Terror also maintains a full service snack shack.
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278 Leavenworth Rd., Shelton, CT 6484
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Specializing in apples and apple cider, Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard is open from September to early December. This seasonal produce farm features a bevy of delicious apple-related products and ephemera.