Things to Do with Kids in Vernon, CT

  • 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.
  • 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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37.8 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 181 Thames Street, Groton, CT 6340 MoreLess Info
Organizing trips on an 114 foot party boat, Hel-Cat Dock Fishing takes visitors to the region's prime fishing spots for a day of fishing. Depending on the season, visitors can catch seabass, bluefish, and fluke.
37.9 Miles
100% 36 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1288 Boston Post Rd, Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison, CT 06443 MoreLess Info
An environmental learning center, Meigs Point Nature Center hosts programs and displays for all ages. Visitors can see a variety of native animals who are cared for by the center's staff.
37.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing Cedar Island Marina, Clinton, CT MoreLess Info
Providing the necessary equipment like bait and tackle, The Flying Connie takes visitors out to Atlantic Ocean to fish for striped bass, sharks, and bottom fish. Visitors can sign up for a 3 hour, half day, or full day excursion.
37.9 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.
37.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Marinas 33 Indian Drive, Clinton, CT 6413 MoreLess Info
With direct access to Hammonasett River, Port Clinton Marina LLC has 140 slips for visitors to dock their boats in. From the marina, visitors can take in views of Cedar Island and the passing boats.
37.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Hiking Trails Madison, CT 6405 MoreLess Info
The Shoreline Greenway Trail provides a 25-mile path from Lighthouse Point to Hammonasset State Park. This location provides walking, hiking, and biking opportunities to its visitors, who travel by Branford and Madison.
38.0 Miles
44% 9 votes
Dog Park 821 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CT 6340 MoreLess Info
Offering two park areas, Central Bark Dog Park has fenced areas for both larger and smaller dogs to play and interact. The park has both sunny and shaded areas, picnic tables and a double gate to keep dogs inside.
38.0 Miles
50% 4 votes
Bowling 27 Kings Highway, Groton, CT 6340 MoreLess Info
Spare Time Bowling offers bowling lanes, a large arcade with a wide variety of video games, laser light shows, and a sports grille on the premises. They also host parties and special events.
38.0 Miles
- 3 votes
Mini Golf 850 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CT 06340 MoreLess Info
With 35 tee stations, Great Brook Sports offers visitors a driving range with raised greens. In addition to the range, the complex has batting cages and an 18 hole miniature golf course landscaped with rocks and bushes.
38.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
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Copp Park

Dog Park 703 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CT 6340 MoreLess Info
Dogs and hikers alike will love Copp Park in Groton. With three walking trails and Central Bark, a fenced in dog park, this is a dream for locals and their canine friends.
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