- 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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Visitors can enjoy 4 to 5 miles of hiking on a variety of trails and paths at Champlin Glacier Park. The entire park spans about 150 acres and the natural scenery includes lots of boulders and kettle ponds.
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Built in1808, Watch Hill Lighthouse, sits atop a bluff near the entrance to Fishers Island Sound in southern Rhode Island. The site, while the building is closed to the public, features breathtaking ocean views and a glimpse at the incredible ocean-front homes.
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A tiny zoo in Worcester, Green Hill Park Farm makes a great field trip destination for schools and youth groups. Some animals on the farm include pigs, chickens, ducks and miniature horses.
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Smithfield's oldest operating apple orchard, Jaswell's Farm offers a variety of locally grown produce, and invites visitors to pick their own apples, berries, and other fruits. The farm offers tours, as well.
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Popular with hikers, the Mowry Conservation Area offers several streams, trees and hills. Although its open year round, hiking can be a little more of a challenge when there is ice and snow on the rocks.
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39 Sandy Bottom Road, Coventry, RI 2816
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Located within a 3,000 square-foot studio, the Legein Dance Academy of Performing Arts is a center aimed at educating about the art of dance. Competitive teams, private lessons, and dance classes are among the services available at the studio.
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278 Leavenworth Rd., Shelton, CT 6484
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Specializing in apples and apple cider, Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard is open from September to early December. This seasonal produce farm features a bevy of delicious apple-related products and ephemera.
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A natural, wildlife area for birdwatching, the Shepaug Eagle Observation Area is an informative shelter to view eagles, birds, the dam, and walk the trails. Visitors must make reservations in advance, as the attraction is only open during specific seasons.
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The Shelton Dog park provides a safe location for dog owners to bring their pet for exercise and fun. The park includes fenced in areas for large and small dogs as well as a large amount of shade.
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Book a tee time at Green Hill Golf Course, an 18-hole, par 72 course that provides challenges for all levels of players. Special events can be booked, and memberships are available.