All Attractions

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is one of Connecticut’s top family attractions. Spend an hour, or the whole day and see more than 300 animals representing primarily North and South American species. COme learn about our many endangered and threatened species, which include the Amur (Siberian) tiger, Andean condor, Ocelot, Red wolf, Maned wolf, Giant Anteater and Golden lion tamarin. Grab a Read more…

Plan Your Visit   Adventure Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) is a “must-see” destination to experience early New England life from 1790-1840.  One of the country’s largest living history museums, Old Sturbridge Village features costumed interpreters, 40 historic buildings, three water-powered mills, working farms, demonstrations, gardens and antiques.  Visitors can watch the potter, tinsmith, cooper and blacksmith at work, see animals, Read more…

Monster Mini gold offer 18 holes of  18 holes of glow-in-the-dark mini golf surrounded by creatively designed, fun for all ages, animated monsters around every twist and turn! They move, they talk, they wiggle and they squawk…making our course a one-of-a-kind experience!  And our monsters are only the beginning of this family entertainment experience. Beaming black-lights bring to life witty, Read more…

The New England Carousel Museum is a magical home to a large collection of magnificent carousel pieces.  Visitors of all ages learn about the history, craftsmanship, and art of wooden carousel horses as they explore the Museum.  Visit with our museum guides or tour on your own.  Our tour guides are eager to greet you and your family and provide Read more…

Appropriate for all ages and conveniently located in downtown Hartford, it’s a day trip the whole family will rave about. Visitors can explore more than 165 hands-on, minds-on activities and exhibits in 10 galleries, a state-of-the-art 3D digital theater, four educational labs, plus daily programs and events. The Connecticut Science Center offers endless exploration for children, teens, and adults. Get Read more…

Danbury Railway Museum is conveniently located in the historic station and rail yard in downtown Danbury, near Patriot Garage and the dining district. We offer railroad history told by our exhibits, artifacts, and displays, tours of our 6 acre railyard, train rides in our yard on weekends, and numerous operating model layouts of many sizes. There is a play area Read more…

Experience the largest indoor ropes course in the world! It Adventure Ropes Course in New Haven, CT offers plenty of room for birthdays, celebrations and large groups, as well as endless adventurous activities for guests of all ages to explore. Get active and make lasting memories while challenging yourself on our many heart pumping attractions! Attractions and Details Explore our Read more…

NOMADS IS NEW ENGLAND’S LARGEST INDOOR FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY!   A Fun Indoor Family Entertainment Center that anyone can enjoy! Don’t just have a party, live an Adventure! Back dropped in the mythical lost civilization of ancient Mayan Ruins, our 65,000 sq ft family fun and entertainment center will leave you breathless after you experience one of our many action Read more…

Sonny’s Place is the perfect place for the whole family to visit, have fun and relax. We have a challenging 18 hole Miniature Golf course, Rock Climbing Wall, and Monkey Motion. We also feature state of the art Batting Cages with baseball and softball, and  our 2 person Soaring Eagle Zip Line! If you’ve got the need for speed, take Read more…

Discovery Depot is a unique indoor experience taking an archeological expedition to find adventures you can keep! Dig for crystals & minerals in The Jackpot Mine, identify them at our mineral information tables and take home all your treasures! Pan for “gold” at Thunder Creek and keep everything you find! Unearth dinosaur fossils in The Bone Zone and take home Read more…

The Connecticut Electric Railway Association, Inc. is the owner and operator of the Connecticut Trolley Museum.  Founded in October 1940, it is the nation’s oldest incorporated organization dedicated to the preservation of the trolley era. As a non-profit institution, its educational and historical aim is the establishment of a full scale operating street and interurban railroad system with the appropriate Read more…

 The CHS is a great place to visit with kids! Come on your own and explore the interactive exhibits, or join us for one of our many fun family programs! Strollers are welcome in the museum. Please see our visitor’s map  for more information about the location of the accessible entrance and elevators to help you easily move around the museum. There is a Read more…

Stepping Stones Museum for Children ignites a love of learning through play. With exhibits, performances, workshops, outdoor garden and courtyard play spaces, a cafe and store, and classes – children become wide-eyed with excitement. Step inside our spectacular LEED Gold certified museum and open your world to amazing explorations and discoveries.     Read more…

Quassy, founded as an amusement park in 1908, sits on the south shore of Lake Quassapaug in Middlebury, Connecticut. On its 20 plus acres, it boasts of rides including the award  winning “Wooden Warrior” roller coaster, which  is rated among the top 50 coasters in the world. Also featuring  “Crazy Cups”, “Yo-Yo” Super Swing, “The Big Flush Water Coaster,” a four-abreast Read more…

Bounce Town is an indoor inflatable children’s recreation center in Canton. There are party rooms that are available for birthday parties and field trips. There are a variety of weekday and weekend party packages. Bounce Town is independently owned and therefore has the flexibility to work with their customers to try to work within their budget. All weekend parties are Read more…

Your prehistoric adventure awaits at The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village on Route 85 in Montville, Connecticut! The Dinosaur Place is open April-November (weather permitting). Please Click Here for Hours & Directions. Outdoor Family Fun: Although it’s been more than 66 million years since dinosaurs roamed the earth, The Dinosaur Place™ at Nature’s Art Village is home to over 40 life-sized dinosaurs situated in Read more…

Welcome to Whippersnappers Play Gym! We offer extraordinary programs at our indoor play gym that help children develop confidence and self-esteem through unique and innovative activities. Our goal is to offer a clean and safe environment for children to explore through music, creative movement, fitness, games, and arts & crafts. Our programs focus on fine and gross motor development in Read more…

Established in 1741 and now in its 9th generation, Lyman Orchards is recognized as the twelfth oldest family owned business still in operation. Shop in the Apple Barrel market for fresh farm produce and award-winning Hi-Top Apple Pies; enjoy picking fresh fruits in season, and golf on our two 18-hole championship courses, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and Gary Read more…

A Unique Family Entertainment Experience SportsCenter’s features a Golf Driving Range, 18 Hole Mini-Golf course, Jungle themed Lazer Tag arena, Fun Bowl Bowling, Baseball/Softball Batting Stadium, state of the art Game Zone arcade, Glitter, for arts & crafts and the World’s only double-decker ice-skating arena. Multiple banquet, meeting and party rooms available for birthday parties, outings and corporate events. Open Read more…

WELCOME TO FOSTER FAMILY FARM! CONNECTICUT’S PREMIERE FARM ATTRACTION! This season the Foster Family Farm will have a whole new Enchanted Forest theme! We will be Opening for our 2018 Corn Maze Season on Saturday, September 15! First Night Maze  Saturday, September 29th!   Hours for September will be: Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Open September 19 Read more…

Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s leading maritime museum. Founded in 1929 to gather and preserve the rapidly disappearing artifacts of America’s seafaring past, the Museum has grown to become a national center for research and education with the mission to “inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience.” The Mystic Seaport Museum grounds cover 19 acres on the Read more…

Explore Nomads Outdoor Adventure – The newest and most exciting ‘aerial adventure park’ in Connecticut. Traverse six adventure trails crafted through nine acres of beautiful woodland. Our trails start on one centrally located platform where you can choose a path suited for your skill level. The challenge levels are (2 yellow, 2 green, 1 blue, 1 black).  Long zip lines Read more…