- 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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The New London Harbor Light is the seventh oldest lighthouse in the United States and the tallest in the state of Connecticut. The structure, constructed in 1801, features a fourth order Fresnel lens and brownstone material.
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Close to the beach, Niantic Bay Boardwalk features a mile long boardwalk for visitors to stroll on and take in views of the ocean. Visitors can often see boats taking off in the bay from the shore.
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A white sand beach with a stone jetty on one side and swimming areas, Hole in the Wall Beach is part of McCook's Point Park. The beach is patrolled by life guards during the summer months.
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A children's play center, Bounce! Fun Center features a number of inflatable play houses, structures and slides as well as an arcade with video and redemption games. The center offers food and drinks, inflatable house rentals and party hosting.
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Locals and residents love spending time at McCook Beach & Park in East Lyme, Connecticut. An inexpensive pass is required for entrance. The park contains two beaches, shady picnic areas and plenty of verdant open spaces.
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Hosted on an 85-foot long aluminum fishing vessel, Mijoy 747 Deep Sea Fishing is a business offering fishing trips to those who visit. Guests on the fishing vessel commonly enjoy deep sea fishing, sightseeing, and relaxing on the water.
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As a family operated business, Dot-E-Dee Sportfishing Charters takes visitors on deep sea fishing trips on a 36' Harris Sport boat. Visitors have the opportunity to catch shark, striper, porgies, and tuna.
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Visitors can enjoy charter fishing aboard a customized 41 foot Hatteras with well-known Captain Pete Wheeler at Sea Sprite Sport Fishing. Captain Pete has been chartering fishing trips full time since 1977.
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Fort Saybrook Monument Park, Old Saybrook, CT 6475
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The historic Old Saybrook Monument fort is a 17-acre park that depicts that history of the county of Saybrook. The fort has panoramic views of the mouth of the Connecticut River.
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Thames River/New London Harbor Entrance, New London, CT
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A historic lighthouse, the New London Ledge Lighthouse has been restored and preserved by the New London Ledge Lighthouse Foundation. The lighthouse now contains a museum, and is open for tours.