- 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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The Eli Whitney Museum is more of a children's scientific workshop for building things than a conventional museum. The museum offers programs where students can build items such as pinball machines or host birthday parties.
4.9 Miles
Brooksvale Park offers a domestic animal barnyard, toddler playground and playing field, wildlife garden, and apple orchard. The on-site pond is used for ice skating in the winter. Hiking trails and a rentable pavilion are also available.
3.4 Miles
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940 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
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Open to bike riders, joggers, and dogs on a leash, Farmington Canal Rail To Trail Assoc offers a scenic shortcut through the city of New Haven. The trail has several benches to sit on and a variety of plant life.
3.4 Miles
The Pardee Rose Garden is a community owned public park that features sculpted rose gardens of various colors that bloom throughout the summer. The park features mutliple walking paths and park benches for visitors to enjoy the natural setting.
3.6 Miles
This 25-acre jewel located on the edge of New Haven, Edgerton Park, is a favorite destination for people who want to enjoy the gardens and grounds of this old estate. On the National Register of Historic Places, the park features many walking paths, fountains, and greenhouses.
3.8 Miles
East Rock Park, is a 425-acre park in New Haven, CT that features a myriad of sports courts and fields, over 10-miles of hiking and biking trails, and much more. Visitors can also enjoy the Trowbridge Environmental Center and Pardee Rose Garden and Greenhouse.
4.2 Miles
Featuring elevations over 600-ft. above sea level, West Rock Ridge State Park is a scenic public park commonly visited by those who love being in nature. Popular park activities include hiking, boating, fishing, and enjoying the picturesque views throughout.
4.8 Miles
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822 votes
170 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06520
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Part of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History is one of the foremost American museums dedicated to the natural sciences. It is particularly renowned for its collections of fossils, gems and other geological discoveries.
4.8 Miles
Ingalls Rink is an ice skating rink that promotes opportunities such as youth hockey games, figure skating competitions, and free skate sessions. The facility also includes locker rooms as well as a conditioning room.