Things to Do with Kids in Madison, CT

  • TripBuzz found 232 things to do with kids in or near Madison, Connecticut, including 225 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Waterford, Hamden and Middletown.
  • From The Helen Joyce Center for Horsemanship to Hammonasset Beach State Park, the Madison area offers 114 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • Known for its beaches, Madison is a tourist town in Southeastern Connecticut. Along with access to the Atlantic Ocean, park or beach goers can also enjoy activities like camping, fishing, kayaking, sailing and picnicking. After hours, tourists can visit the downtown area for shopping, dining or touring of historical sites such as the Deacon John Grave House.
  • TripBuzz found 232 things to do with kids in or near Madison, Connecticut, including 225 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Waterford, Hamden and Middletown.
  • From The Helen Joyce Center for Horsemanship to Hammonasset Beach State Park, the Madison area offers 114 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • Known for its beaches, Madison is a tourist town in Southeastern Connecticut. Along with access to the Atlantic Ocean, park or beach goers can also enjoy activities like camping, fishing, kayaking, sailing and picnicking. After hours, tourists can visit the downtown area for shopping, dining or touring of historical sites such as the Deacon John Grave House.
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7.8 Miles
97% 59 votes
Theaters 103 Main St., Ivoryton, CT 6442 MoreLess Info
Ivoryton, Connecticut is home to the Ivoryton Playhouse, which presents musicals and straight theatrical productions. The Playhouse combines national-level production value with a warm, welcoming community atmosphere. Purchase tickets online or at the Playhouse box office.
9.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Gold Panning 1353 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 MoreLess Info
The Lucky 33 Gemstone Flume Mine is a historic and educational place where visitors can pan for gold or mine for gems using the flume system. Visitors keep all the gold or gems they find.
9.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Ingham Hill Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 MoreLess Info
Great Cedar Conservation Area is 320 acre swamp that features a variety of hiking trails that go for several miles. The area wraps around the Hay House property, which features a house made entirely of hay bales.
9.3 Miles
88% 8 votes
Boat Tours 24 Three Elms Road, Branford, CT 06405 MoreLess Info
A charter boat trip company, Thimble Island Cruises Capt Bob Milne offers cruises among the Thimble Islands aboard his ship, the Volsunga IV. The company can accommodate groups of various sizes.
9.4 Miles
100% 10 votes
Children's Museums 84 Thimble Islands Rd., Branford, CT 06405 MoreLess Info
The history of the area, including the Thimble Islands is offered by the Stony Creek Museum. The museum presents various events throughout the year and includes the area history in the form of pictures, objects, manuscripts, artifacts and memorabilia.
9.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
National & State Parks Eagle Ridge Drive, Essex, CT 6426 MoreLess Info
Canfield woods is a nature preserve that spans over 300 acres of dense woods, wetlands, and interesting rock formations. The area is home to a variety of plant and animal species.
9.6 Miles
85% 496 votes
Train Tours One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT 6426 MoreLess Info
Experience the glamour of Golden-Era train travel at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex, Connecticut. Surrounded by rolling hills and pristine waterways, this interpretive museum always makes an impression on its visitors.
9.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Beaches 29 Plum Bank Road, Old Saybrook, CT 6475 MoreLess Info
Visitors can spend a day at the beach relaxing or skimboarding at Harvey Beach. The beach has a patch of eel grass with a variety of birds in it. There are several lifeguards on duty during the day.
10.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails Rt 77, Guilford, CT 6437 MoreLess Info
With 700 acres of wilderness available to explore, Bluff Head Preserve consists of forests, rivers, cliffs, and mountains. The preserve has a visible fault line that is made from traprock.
10.1 Miles
100% 12 votes
Libraries 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426 MoreLess Info
Essex Library Association offers books in multimedia formats for its visitors. The library has a service where visitors can book a private session with a librarian to help them locate a book or provide technical advice.
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