- TripBuzz found 134 things to do with kids in or near Willimantic, Connecticut, including 131 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hartford, South Windsor, Manchester and East Haddam.
- From Prospect Hill Historic District to Windham Theatre Guild, the Willimantic area offers 120 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Specialty Museums, Historic Districts and Parks.
- Home to Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic is a college town with many opportunities to enjoy arts and culture. Along with various campus attractions, Willimantic offers an array of art studios and galleries, as well as several museums such as the railroad and textile museums. Its growing downtown district includes an amphitheater and a variety of shops and eateries.
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A lighted baseball field, lacrosse and soccer fields are a few of the amenities available to guests of Riverfront Park. Take one of the walking trails to enjoy views of the Connecticut River. A dog park is also available.
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Tourists and locals come to the Fox Showroom Theatre in Mashantucket, Connecticut for the best in intimate musical presentations and standup comedy. Tickets for all shows are available online and reservatoins are highly recommended.
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The most famous feature of Mashantucket's Foxwoods Resort & Casino is the Rainmaker Statue, crafted from a translucent material. The statue, which depicts a Native American from the Mashantucket Nation, is illuminated with a laser light show featuring audio commentary every two hours.
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Gamers may enjoy Fox Arcade, which features pinball machines, modern and classic video games, and the opportunity to win both toys and electronics. The location's offerings include Madden Football, Mario Kart, and Tekken V.
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The Mashantucket Pequot Museum is dedicated to First Nations cultures indigenous to New England. Maintained by the Mashantucket Nation, the museum offers many programs for children, including intensive school outreach programming.
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748 Silver Ln, East Hartford, CT 6118
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With over 50 lanes available, HOF Silver Lanes offers recreational bowling and leagues for visitors to participate in. During the weekends, the bowling alley has glow-in-the-dark lanes and pins.
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264 Town Street, East Haddam, CT 06423
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Celebrating life in lower Connecticut, East Haddam Historical Society Museum offers several exhibits that feature photographs and artifacts from local businesses, residents and families. It further includes a gift shop where memorabilia and souvenirs can be purchased.
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Dwyer Park is a community owned and managed park that is noted primarily for featuring multiple soccer fields. The park has 4 full-size fields and a few smaller practice fields that do not require prior reservation to use.
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With 19 acres of land, Dart Island State Park offers many walking opportunities and views of the Connecticut River to visitors. Activities available to visitors to at the site include fishing, boating, and bird watching.
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With horseback riding lessons offered on site, Ray of Light Farm presents an opportunity for visitors to interact with rescued farm animals. The farm also offers wagon rides around the barn during school field trips.