- TripBuzz found 203 things to do with kids in or near Springfield, Massachusetts, including 181 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Amherst, West Hartford and Holyoke.
- From Zoo in Forest Park to Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, the Springfield area offers 91 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Zoos, Theaters and Specialty Museums.
- Springfield, located on the eastern bank of the Connecticut river, is a city located within Massachusetts Hampden County. Known as the urban, economic, and cultural capital of the Connecticut River Valley, the city offers many attractions to visitors. The most popular being Six Flags New England amusement park. Other points of interest include it's stunning Victorian architecture and many annual festivals including the Hoop City Jazz Festival and Caribbean Festival.
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231 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
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Connecticut State Library and State Archives are a history buff's dream destination. Featuring extensive documentation and archival material from the Revolutionary War and early life in New England, visit and you may lose yourself in time.
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The Adventure Park at Storrs is an aerial adventure course. High above the ground, bridges of cable, wood, rope, and zip lines connect small platforms built around the trees. Adventure seekers climb along these aerial trails of varying difficulty.
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Hartford's Elizabeth Park is a free park with luxurious formal gardens maintained by volunteers. Parking is also free. Elizabeth Park is open to leashed dogs, and owners must clean up after pets.
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A loop trail through the wilderness, Tantiusques is a moderate hiking challenge that stretches about one and a half miles. The trail leads past an old lead mine that was originally used by Native Americans, and subsequently by European settlers.
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Located within a historic 1876 building, the Charter Oak Cultural Center is a facility that offers a number of educational services for members of the local community. Performing arts shows, literacy-based classes, and after school programs are among these services.
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Showing the most recent films, Hoyts Simsbury Commons 8 has movies for all ages. Along with 3D digital projection, the theater is equipped with eight screens and concessions featuring a variety of refreshments.
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247 S Main St, Manchester, CT 6040
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Created to inspire the creative minds of youth, the Lutz Children's Museum offers special programs and exhibits geared towards younger children. The museums exhibits include a hands on farming experience, a 1940's main street, live animal habitat and more.
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Connecticut's Bushnell Park is the oldest public park in the United States. It is a popular spot to sit and relax and has a separate children's play area. Dogs and cyclists are also welcome.
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Home to sports fields and courts, Charter Oak Park can be used for baseball, softball, racquetball, tennis, basketball and soccer. The park also provides a playground, restroom facilities and a trail suitable for walking and biking.
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Manchester, Connecticut's Case Mountain reaches a peak elevation of 774 feet and has a flat, stable summit overlooking the state capitol. The mountain is peppered with immaculate trails for hiking, cycling, jogging and dog walking. Pets are welcome but must remain leashed.