- TripBuzz found 325 things to do with kids in or near Hartford, Connecticut, including 302 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Hartford, Springfield, Bristol and Middletown.
- From Launch Trampoline Park to Elizabeth Park, the Hartford area offers 112 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Parks and Historic Buildings.
- Hartford, the capital city of Connecticut, is the largest non-coastal city in the state, fourth largest overall. The cities neighborhoods are diverse and all encompass a historical presence. The world's largest colonial revival building houses some of the cities main business offices and visitors enjoy viewing the areas annual parades, such as the Greater Hartford West Indian Parade and the Connecticut Veterans Parade.
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Nestled in charming Bridgeport, Connecticut, the Beardsley Zoo is the only one in the state. It features exotic birds, big cats, reptiles and many other fascinating creatures. The zoo welcomes school groups and hosts summer camps for kids and teens.
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With a schedule of unique shows and performances, Cornerstone Playhouse is a popular tourist destination. Their calendar includes musical comedies along with skits from the neo-vaudevillian genre. Focused upon community, the theater also regularly sponsors fund-raisers for non-profit groups.
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The Freedom Schooner Amistad in Mystic, Connecticut is a wooden ship built in honor of the slave ship Amistad, which experienced a mutiny while transporting slaves between the United States and the Carribbean. The Freedom Schooner Amistad is dedicated to fostering goodwill and respect between all races.
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Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT
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The second-oldest wooden vessel in the United States, the Charles W. Morgan is a retired whaling ship that now resides at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. It is the oldest surviving whaling ship in the world.
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A haven for devotees of handcrafted wooden boats, the Mystic Seaport is a charming port in Connecticut. It features rental slips, a museum, shops and a working repair yard. It is also the venue for Mystic's annual wooden boat show.
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U.S. Route 1 over Mystic River, Mystic, CT 06355
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The venerable Mystic River Bascule Bridge is a movable bridge in Mystic, Connecticut. Its movable section is 85 feet long, and each open period lasts approximately 5 minutes. The bridge accepts motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
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Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America & the Sea offers a variety of nautical history exhibits and artifacts along with historic vessels and buildings. The museum also hosts several public events and programs.
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Mystic Village Cinema 3 is an independently owned movie theater multiplex that shows a combination of first run Hollywood movies and art house, independent, and classic films. The venue also hosts live entertainment.
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Olde Mistick Village Art Cinemas is a combination of an independent cinema and a performing arts theater. Along with the showing of new independent films during the week, live theater and concerts are held during the performance season.
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Home to over 50 acres of conservation wilderness, Lake Mansfield offers visitors recreational activities at its lake and nature trails. On the lake, visitors can swim, boat, and fish. The trails gives visitors access to the surrounding forests.