- TripBuzz found 312 things to do with kids in or near Hamden, Connecticut, including 297 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Stratford, Bridgeport and Bristol.
- From Giant Valley Polo Farm to Johnson's Duckpin Lanes, the Hamden area offers 114 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Bowling, History Museums and Walking Trails.
- Full of New England Charm is the city of Hamden. Visitors and locals alike find the quaint town friendly and unique, while CNN Money named Hamden one of the nations 'Best Small Cities' in 2012. The colorful changing foliage makes the city a great place to visit any time of year, as do the various museums and parks open year round.
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Irish pub creates food such as smoked salmon, whiskey barbecue chicken tenders, chili burgers, corned beef and cabbage, and chicken curry
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Giant Valley Polo Farm hosts polo matches on a regular basis, and welcomes spectators to come and enjoy matches in a casual to dressy atmosphere. The club also hosts tailgating before matches.
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Johnson's Duckpin Lanes is fun for the entire family, with small balls and pins for a unique alternative to regular 10-pin bowling. There are 20 duckpin lanes and enough space for private parties.
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A children's play center, Monkey Joe's features inflatable play structures, a toddler play area and an arcade with redemption games. The center also offers a party room for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
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The whimsically-named Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, Connecticut takes its name from its characteristic hill formations. The park is free to visit, but guests who wish to use the parking lot must pay a small fee throughout most of the year.
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Amf Bowling Centers is a bowling alley that offers competitive bowling leagues, public bowling sessions, and food and beverages. The alley is also available or adult parties, kids' parties, and corporate events.
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Visitors who are interested in the potato famine that caused many immigrants to come to America may enjoy what Ireland's Great Hunger Museum has to offer. Affiliated with Quinnipiac University, the museum maintains artwork and archival materials.
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Running along a former canal, Farmington Canal State Park allows visitors to view remnants of the canal bed, locks and retaining walls. The park has a 5.5-mile paved, multiuse trail along with an undeveloped 3.9-mile trail.
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Hamden's West Rock Ridge State Park is free to visit. Its visitor center includes composting toilets. The park features several exclusive hiking trails, and multiple trails for mountain bikers and guests on horseback.
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All dogs enjoy Hamden Dog Park, a roomy environment for pets and owners to play and socialize. This park is well kept, completely fenced in, with a separate area and entrance for smaller dogs.
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305 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT 6518
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With arenas for various sports games, Quinnipiac University TD Bank Sports Center offers visitors a venue to watch the Quinnipiac Bobcats play at. The first floor is dedicated to hockey games and is fitted with a large indoor ice rink.