Things to Do with Kids in West Haven, CT

  • TripBuzz found 267 things to do with kids in or near West Haven, Connecticut, including 258 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Fairfield, Stratford and Bridgeport.
  • From Woodlawn Duckpin Bowling to Savin Rock Beach, the West Haven area offers 114 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Hiking Trails, Bowling and Specialty Museums.
  • Bordered by the New England Harbor to the east, West Haven, CT has a long expanse of clean shoreline that residents and visitors can use for outdoor recreation. Some activities include watching rare birds travel along the shore line on their migration route, boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, and much more.
  • TripBuzz found 267 things to do with kids in or near West Haven, Connecticut, including 258 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Haven, Fairfield, Stratford and Bridgeport.
  • From Woodlawn Duckpin Bowling to Savin Rock Beach, the West Haven area offers 114 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Hiking Trails, Bowling and Specialty Museums.
  • Bordered by the New England Harbor to the east, West Haven, CT has a long expanse of clean shoreline that residents and visitors can use for outdoor recreation. Some activities include watching rare birds travel along the shore line on their migration route, boating, fishing, picnicking, camping, and much more.
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36.9 Miles
84% 49 votes
History Museums 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1825, the Connecticut Historical Society, is dedicated to preserving the state history from the early 1500's through today. Exhibits include hands-on activities for children, a working WWII assembly line, and thousands of artifacts and memorabilia.
36.9 Miles
85% 54 votes
Movie Theaters 39 Front Street, Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
A four-theater cinema multiplex, Spotlight Theatres shows a variety of first-run Hollywood movies with digital video and sound. Visitors can also dine at the full-service bistro attached to the theater.
37.0 Miles
93% 132 votes
Theaters 233 Pearl St., Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
A Hartford insitution, TheaterWorks is a professional theater company known for its off-Broadway musicals and straight plays. The company was founded in 1985 and presents roughly 225 shows annually. Its headquarters on Pearl Street is also a center of community theater, costume rental and theater arts.
37.0 Miles
56% 16 votes
Observation Decks 1 Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183 MoreLess Info
At the time of its completion in 1919, the 24-story Traveler's Tower, was the seventh tallest building in the world. Visitors to the tower are treated to an amazing 360 degree, panoramic view of Hartford and the surrounding areas.
37.0 Miles
80% 61 votes
Parks William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, NY MoreLess Info
One of the largest oceanfront parks on Fire Island is Smith Point County Park. The park offers saltwater fishing, swimming, camping, scuba diving and food concessions.
37.0 Miles
100% 30 votes
Parks 1561 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1897, Elizabeth Park is situated on 82 acres and features a rose garden, a pond area and open grass fields. The park has walking paths through wooded terrain, basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields and picnic areas.
37.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 301 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT 6108 MoreLess Info
Almost two miles of paved walkways that are lit at night make the entire space of Great River Park openly accessible. There is an on-site boat launch, a small white sand beach, and a 350-seat amphitheater.
37.1 Miles
83% 324 votes
Science Museums 250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT MoreLess Info
Kids and adults learn while having fun at the Connecticut Science Center. Its exhibits include Egyptian sarcophagi, fossils, bones, gemstones and preserved insects. Scouting groups and school field trips are welcome and should reserve tickets in advance.
37.1 Miles
100% 22 votes
Scenic Walks 300 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
The Mortensen Riverfront Plaza is an outdoor riverside park and entertainment venue that hosts a variety of performances, including plays, concerts, and other shows. The plaza also offers scenic walking and jogging areas.
37.1 Miles
84% 49 votes
Historic Buildings 800 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 MoreLess Info
Connecticut's Old State House, a registered National Landmark, is much more than a typical museum. Featuring 22,000 square feet of historic rooms, interactive displays, guided or self-guided tours and more; discover democracy and citizenship in action.
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