- 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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A campus rich in faith, culture, and history, Providence College teaches an operates with good morals. Providence keeps faith as a main operating principle, encouraging its students to discover faith and providing the buildings to do so.
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Aviation fans enjoy visiting Stratford's National Helicopter Museum. The museum educates on the unique development of the helicopter in comparison to other aircraft and features an array of photographs and models of helicopters through time.
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With several productions shown each year, Square One Theatre Company offers dramas and comedies for visitors to attend. The plays feature local actors and staff that volunteer for each production.
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Suitable for casual and league bowlers, Meadowbrook Lanes is home to tournaments, youth programs and private parties. The center provides a snack bar with food and drinks along with a lounge area with live music.
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Featuring 500 feet of breath-taking shoreline along the Atlantic Ocean, Cooper's Beach provides swimming, surf, and sand for beach lovers of all ages. Facilities include concessions, a boat launch, surfing area, and lifeguards.
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Featuring a lighthouse that was built in 1856, Beavertail Light and Park, is now part of the Rhode Island Parks System. The area includes hiking/biking trails, Lighthouse Museum, and a breath-taking view from the rocky perimeter at the ocean's edge.
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Wide World of Indoor Sports provides a state-of-the-art training, climate controlled facility for all ages and abilities. The facility offers soccer, lacrosse, flag football, baseball, softball, field hockey and WiffleBall. There is also a mezzanine overlooking all fields.
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A natural, wildlife area for birdwatching, the Shepaug Eagle Observation Area is an informative shelter to view eagles, birds, the dam, and walk the trails. Visitors must make reservations in advance, as the attraction is only open during specific seasons.
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Located inside Beavertail State Park, the Beavertail Aquarium is a managed, small aquatic site that houses a variety of salt water fish and shell fish. Situated within the lighthouse museum in the park, the aquarium is open to visitors daily.
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Academy Hill is a community park and veteran's memorial in Stratford's Historic District. The memorial features an open field where a variety of colonial re-enactments are held in addition to several other large monuments.