- 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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Featuring paddle boards from 9 to 12 feet long, Neverbored Board Shop, Inc. offers visitors hourly rentals and lessons with experienced instructors. During the winter, visitors can also rent snowboards to take out on the region's slopes.
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Since 1921 Atlantic Beach Park has been a charming source of entertainment for kids, teens and adults. The parks most famous attraction, the 1915 Herschell-Spillman carousel, still stands, as well as various other attractions that include bumper cars, a roller coaster and a variety of dining options.
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Eisenhower Park contains a two-level playground with swings, spinning ride-on structures, and monkey bars. The location also contains walking areas and tennis courts for adults who wish to get some exercise.
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Put your legs to the test on your hike to the top of Pony Mountain at Chapel Brook. Amenities include swimming in the cool streams, fishing, and unmarked trails for the woodsmen of your group.
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On your next trip to Misquamicut State Beach, take a break from the sand and surf and visit Water Wizz for some high speed water park fun. The Wizz features two 35-feet high waterslides and a 50-foot high super speed slide.
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Greylock Park is a small city park that is located in a mostly secluded residential neighborhood. Basic park amenities like benches, paved paths for walking, picnic tables, swings, and a jungle gym are available to visitors.
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An oceanfront entertainment center, Bayview Fun Park features an 18-hole miniature golf course, slick track go-karts, bumper boats and bungee jumping. The park also provides baseball and softball batting cages as well as access to the beach.
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Wolf Hill Forest Preserve provides 6 miles of hiking and nature trails along the Woonasquatucket Reservoir. This is a popular location for bird watching, hiking, wilderness walks, and fishing and a WWII memorial can also be found.
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The seasonal Atlantic Beach Park provides multiple amusement opportunities like carnival rides and a traditional boardwalk arcade. There are also three on-site snack bars, and live entertainment is hosted during the summer season.
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Seven Cedars Farm is a greenhouse and Christmas Tree Farm. The farm offers a variety of seasonal plants for sale, including Christmas trees and wreaths in the winter. Seven Cedars Farm also hosts seasonal floral design and scarecrow instructional programs.