Things to Do with Kids in West Hartford, CT

  • TripBuzz found 320 things to do with kids in or near West Hartford, Connecticut, including 297 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Bristol, Manchester and Middletown.
  • From Adventure Rooms to The Children's Museum of Connecticut, the West Hartford area offers 112 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Children's Museums, Theaters and Hiking Trails.
  • With a population of over 63,000 people, West Hartford, CT has the motto 'Where City Style Meets Village Charm.' Kiplinger's Finance Magazine ranked West Hartford among the top '10 Greatest Cities for Families' and with plenty of recreational space and open area such as Elizabeth and Fern Parks, the community has no shortage of outdoor fun.
  • TripBuzz found 320 things to do with kids in or near West Hartford, Connecticut, including 297 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, Bristol, Manchester and Middletown.
  • From Adventure Rooms to The Children's Museum of Connecticut, the West Hartford area offers 112 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Children's Museums, Theaters and Hiking Trails.
  • With a population of over 63,000 people, West Hartford, CT has the motto 'Where City Style Meets Village Charm.' Kiplinger's Finance Magazine ranked West Hartford among the top '10 Greatest Cities for Families' and with plenty of recreational space and open area such as Elizabeth and Fern Parks, the community has no shortage of outdoor fun.
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44.5 Miles
94% 16 votes
Bird Watching 1 Milford Point Road, Milford, CT 06460 MoreLess Info
Located in a marshland, The Coastal Center at Milford Point provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. From the center, visitors can learn about the birds that visit the region, from shore birds to migrating birds.
44.5 Miles
67% 9 votes
Specialty Museums 1410 Honeyspot Road Extension, Stratford, CT MoreLess Info
Intended for children, the Garbage Museum in Stratford, Connecticut is dedicated to the history of American waste disposal. This fun, fascinating museum is also interesting for adult visitors. Group tours require a reservation.
44.5 Miles
71% 24 votes
Zoos 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610 MoreLess Info
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo has some rare animals, including tigers, along with a barnyard, wolf exhibit, and a prairie dog habitat among other features. Peacocks wander the grounds freely and visitors can even ride the camel.
44.5 Miles
100% 6 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1 Independence Way, Danbury, CT 06810 MoreLess Info
The Danbury Ice Arena is a hockey rink and skating facility that is home to the Danbury Whalers hockey team. In addition to professional hockey, the rink offers open skating, youth leagues, and lessons, and is available for party rentals.
44.6 Miles
74% 663 votes
Zoos 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610 MoreLess Info
Nestled in charming Bridgeport, Connecticut, the Beardsley Zoo is the only one in the state. It features exotic birds, big cats, reptiles and many other fascinating creatures. The zoo welcomes school groups and hosts summer camps for kids and teens.
44.6 Miles
100% 21 votes
History Museums 43 Main Street, Danbury, CT MoreLess Info
Connecticut's Danbury Museum & Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of the region's history and culture. The Society offers internships and maintains a gift shop on the museum grounds.
44.6 Miles
85% 13 votes
Fishing Thames Street, Groton, CT 06340 MoreLess Info
As a party boat, Hel-Cat II Fishing Boat takes visitors on a tour of the region's islands in an 114 foot long vessel. On the fishing charters, visitors can fish for bass, fluke, cod, and more.
44.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 43 Main Street, Danbury, CT 6810 MoreLess Info
Visitors can view a variety of historical sites, artifacts, and exhibits related to the history of Danbury at Danbury Scott-Fanton Museum & Historical Socty Inc. The museum offers guided tours through the preserved historic buildings like the Marian Anderson Studio.
44.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Theaters 1850 Elm Street, Stratford, CT 6615 MoreLess Info
The Stratford Festival Theater is a performing arts venue that hosts dramatic performances by traveling companies as well as live music acts of various types and genres. The theater tends to emphasize Shakespearean productions.
44.7 Miles
93% 58 votes
Lighthouses Groton, CT MoreLess Info
Groton's Avery Point Light is a beautiful lighthouse with manicured grounds. The property is freely accessible to the public, but no one may enter the lighthouse itself. This is a popular picnic spot.
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