- TripBuzz found 252 things to do with kids in or near Fairfield County, Connecticut, including 252 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Norwalk, Fairfield and Stratford.
- From Rolnick Observatory to Ridgefield Theater Barn, the Fairfield County area offers 122 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- With a population of over 900,000 people, Fairfield County, CT is the most densely populated county in Connecticut and is only 1.5 hours from New York City. Fairfield, the town within the county, was also ranked as Money Magazine's 9th 'Best Place to Live' in 2006. There are a number of mountains and hiking opportunities in Fairfield County, including Cedar Hill Summit, Bear Mountain Summit, and much more.
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Located at the highest point of Poughkeepsie is Peach Hill Park. Hikers enjoy exploring a former apple orchard with spectacular views of the Hudson Valley, The Catskills, and the Taconic Hills.
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Located in Madison, Connecticut, the Hammonasset Beach State Park is a beautiful destination for many outdoor activities. There is a small parking fee, but day visitors do not require a pass to enter the park. However, a pass is required for campsite use.
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The Queens Botanical Garden is spread on 39 acres and features 28 separate gardens, such as the Children's Garden, the Arboretum, the Rose Garden, and the Wedding Garden. It has its own visitor's center.
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1288 Boston Post Rd, Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison, CT 06443
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An environmental learning center, Meigs Point Nature Center hosts programs and displays for all ages. Visitors can see a variety of native animals who are cared for by the center's staff.
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The Shoreline Greenway Trail provides a 25-mile path from Lighthouse Point to Hammonasset State Park. This location provides walking, hiking, and biking opportunities to its visitors, who travel by Branford and Madison.
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A wooded area, Besen Park features grass fields that can be used for picnics and open field sports like baseball, soccer and football. The park also has a children's playground with swings, a play structure and an obstacle course.
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As a community art gallery space, Mid-Hudson Heritage Center features a new exhibition every month in a variety of different art mediums. The permanent exhibits include collaborative murals from students and volunteers in the community.
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Fun Time Pottery is a paint it yourself pottery studio that allows visitors to select works of pottery that they paint themselves. The studio then fires the works for the painters to take home.
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Middletown, Connecticut is home to Wesleyan University, a co-educational institute on the shore of the Connecticut River. The university is famous for its sports programs, research projects and reputation for small class sizes with plenty of individual attention for each student.
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Befitting its name, Kissena Corridor Park is a narrow park that links together two other city parks. This park, however, does offer visitors open green space, basketball courts, ball fields, and separate playground areas.