- TripBuzz found 256 things to do with kids in or near Vernon, Connecticut, including 256 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, West Hartford, Springfield and Manchester.
- From Northwest Park to Foster Family Farm, the Vernon area offers 110 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, History Museums and Movie Theaters.
- Vernon, CT is only 15 minutes from state capital Hartford and less than half an hour from Springfield, MA. Vernon is home to the New England Civil War Museum, which contains the O'Connell-Chapman Library that includes over 1,000 different books and periodicals about the Civil War and post-war veterans period.
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A popular spot for fishing in Colchester, Day Pond State Park is both peaceful and serene. Park goers can enjoy an array of fun activities including swimming and hiking along the trail.
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Running along the river, Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway is a multi-purpose trail. Along with walking and cycling, rollerblading, jogging and running is also suitable here. For added enjoyment and convenience, the trail is equipped with park benches and picnic tables.
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The Cyr Arena Skating Rink is a public ice skating facility that includes a warming room, a concession stand, and six changing rooms. The building also has four team locker rooms and a referee room.
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Community owned and operated, School Street Park is equipped with a variety of playground equipment, volleyball courts, basketball courts, spray fountains and bike trails. Future plans include the addition of a disc golf course.
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Affiliated with Wesleyan University and located on the University campus, the Van Vleck Observatory features three domed onsite telescopes. The observatory is frequently used for research and educational purposes, and has a portable planetarium.
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Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center is a local zoo which houses a wide range of exotic, endangered and indigenous species including cougars, armadillos, kangaroos, pythons and more.
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Forest Park is a large open air area open to the public. Features include a baseball field, an extensive rose garden, a tennis court, walking paths, a water park and pool, and a zoo.
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A community theater that emphasizes audience involvement and participation, the Hole in the Wall Theater presents a seasonally-changing slate of shows. Performances have included musicals, classic plays, and adaptations of classic television programs.
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The New Britain-Berlin YMCA, 50 High Street, New Britain, CT 6051
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The New Britain Youth Theater is a nonprofit theater with the purpose of providing a season of performances for children and young adults. The theater has after school extracurricular programs, theater classes, and a teen production company.
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With 19 acres of land, Dart Island State Park offers many walking opportunities and views of the Connecticut River to visitors. Activities available to visitors to at the site include fishing, boating, and bird watching.