- 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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Focusing on educating young children, the KidsPlay Children's Museum strives to make learning fun. The museum teaches through multi-sensory, hands-on exhibits that allow children to become fully immersed in the educational experience.
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The Torrington Historical Society is devoted to preserving and raising awareness of local history and culture. One of the society's chief activities is maintaining the Hotchkiss-Fyler estate, the birthplace of John Brown.
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The Litchfield First Congregational Church is a Christian church that operates a wide variety of outreach and mission programs. The church welcomes visitors, and even maintains a gift shop on the premises.
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Owned and operated by Carmike Cinemas, Cinerom is a local movie theater showing the latest film releases to its guests. Amenities at the theater include theater rentals and a number of concession options.
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As a recording studio and concert hall, Studio 59 offers live entertainment in the form of jazz, classical music, and poetry. The venue has a German Steinway concert grand piano that is often used in the performances.
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Primarily concerned with operating a zoo that features an array of exotic animals from all over the globe, Action Wildlife Foundation Inc focuses on caring for animals in large, open, natural environments.
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The Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury, Connecticut is a professional theater that also presents high-quality community productions. Auditions for local talent are posted on the Seven Angels' website. All ticket prices are affordable, and donations are gratefully accepted at the venue and online.
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Giant Valley Polo Farm hosts polo matches on a regular basis, and welcomes spectators to come and enjoy matches in a casual to dressy atmosphere. The club also hosts tailgating before matches.
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Featuring a surface area of 260 acres, Rogers Lake is situated along wooded terrain and borders Hains Park on its southern end. The lake can be used for boating and for fishing brook and rainbow trout.
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Visitors can enjoy over 30 miles of marked trails on the Mount Holyoke Range at Holyoke Range State Park. The park accommodates a variety of outdoor activities including walking, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and hunting.