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Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum 1188 Highland Ave., Cheshire Age Group: All Ages Cost: FREE Contact: 203-699-3822 http://www.barkermuseum.com/page.asp?PGNM=151 A unique museum dedicated to comic strips, cartoons, westerns, TV. and advertising memorabilia. Over 80,000 items on display. A neat place to visit.
CT Children's Museum 22 Wall St, New Haven Age Group: 3-10 years Cost: $5 per person/ cash or check only Contact: (203) 562-5437 http://www.childrensbuilding.org/ This museum has 8 themed rooms to explore. Kids learn about science, art, community and more, through hands on exhibits. Also offers community programs, see website for more info. A great place to visit!
Shore Line Trolley Museum 17 River Street, East Haven Age Group: All Ages Cost: Fares: Children 2-15 $4, Adults $8, Seniors $6. Family Fares (2 adults and unlimited children from the same household) $24. Under 2 Free. Contact: (203) 467-6927 Spend a day riding a vintage trolley, and see some of the wonderful trolley era artifacts the museum has in it's collection. With over 100 vintage transportation vehicles, numerous photographs, and items such as punch tickets, hats, and more, the museum does a wonderful job preserving the lost era of the trolley car. Admission includes all day streetcar rides. Ride once or ride 50 times!
The Eli Whitney Museum 915 Whitney Avenue, Hamden Age Group: 4 and up Cost: Adults: $3, Children: $2 Contact: (203) 777-1833 A museum at the site of a factory complex founded by Eli Whitney. It shows a bit of the Whitney legacy through fun hands-on exhibits. A Water Learning Lab, an outdoor learning environment, and historic 1816 barn are all on site.
Yale Peabody Museum Whitney Avenue and Sachem Street Yale Campus, New Haven Age Group: All Ages Cost: Adults: $7.00, Seniors $6.00, Kids 3-18 and college students with id: $5. 2 and under FREE. Contact: (203) 432-5050 It is easy to enjoy a day at the Peabody Museum of Natural History. It is a museum dedicated to the understanding of the earth's history, life, and cultures. The exhibits are wonderful, and cover everything from dinosaurs, Earth science, to Native American culture, and more. They also offer a variety of community programs and events. Check the website for more info.
Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center 10 Deerfield Road, Ansonia Age Group: All Ages Cost: FREE Contact: (203) 736-1053 http://ansonianaturecenter.org Center is 104 acres of wooded areas and open fields. Site has recreational fields, playground, gardens, streams, a 2 acre pond, wet meadows, and an upland swamp. See website for more info.
Brooksvale Park Brooksvale Ave, Hamden Age Group: All Ages Cost: FREE Contact: 203-287-2579 190 acre area for all sorts of outdoor adventures. Hiking, sledding, sports, and even a small barn yard animal petting zoo. See website for more info.
Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center 1 Milford Point Rd, Milford Age Group: All Ages Cost: By Donation Contact: 203-878-7440 http://www.ctaudubon.org/visit/milford.htm A wonderful wildlife and bird sanctuary located on an 8.4-acre barrier beach known as the Smith-Hubbell Wildlife refuge. Come see wonderful habitats, birds and animals, picturesque beach, and salt marsh. The center itself houses a bunch of educational exhibits, including a tidal demonstration tank.
East Rock Park East Rock Rd, New Haven Age Group: All Ages Cost: FREE Contact: 203-946-6086 http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Parks/ParksInformation/eastrockpark.asp A 425 acre city owned park. It has a playground, environmental education center, and more! Picnic areas, playing fields, and trails are all on-site. Make sure to hike the top of the 285 foot summit for the most spectacular views of the Long Island Sound,
Edgewood Park 720 Edgewood Park Ave, New Haven Age Group: All Ages Cost: FREE Contact: (203) 946-8028 http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Parks/ParksInformation/edgewoodpark.asp A 125 acre park with a variety of fun activities for kids. A skate park for skateboarding and in-line skating, ponds, trails, wetlands, and a sprinkler to cool off on those hot summer days, are just a few of the things you can do at this park.
Lighthouse Point Park and Carousel 12 Lighthouse Road, New Haven Age Group: All Ages Cost: FREE, Parking fees during summer season- See website Contact: 203-946-8790 http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Parks/ParksInformation/lighthousepoint.asp The site of the famous New Haven, Lighthouse Point Lighthouse. The park has a public beach for swimming on the Long Island Sound, fishing pier and a public boat launch. The ranger station has touch tanks and aquariums, a sailing ship's deck with a ship's wheel, sailor's hammock, and sails for some hands-on-fun. Picnic tables are available, Kids can also have some fun on the playground and swings.
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Club Kids Indoor Playcenter 17 Washington Ave, North Haven Age Group: 1-12 years Cost: Fees vary, see website Contact: 203-239-5437 (KIDS) A wonderful 12,000 square foot, indoor playcenter. It includes a soft play maze, rock climbing wall, pay-per-play arcade games and indoor go-cart track. A fun place! Hosts great parties too, see website for info.
Dadd's Xtreme 867 Boston Post Road, West Haven Age Group: All Ages Cost: Fees vary, see website Contact: 203-937-7461 http://www.xtremeindoorsports.com A family entertainment center with a variety of activities. Go-carts, lazertag, rc races, arcade games, kids play area for smaller kids, and more. Check website for more details.
Quassy Amusement Park 2132 Middlebury Road, Middlebury Age Group: All Ages Cost: Fees vary, see website Contact: 203-758-2913 A family amusement center with rides, swimming, boating, waterslides, and more. Stop by Quassy beach, and have a ball at the park's saturation station, a jungle gym that incorporates all kinds of wet and wild water play. See website for more info.
Smiles Entertainment Center 1607 Boston Post Rd., Milford Age Group: All Ages Cost: Fees vary, see website Contact: (203) 877-3229 http://www.smilesentertainment.com One of Connecticut's largest family entertainment centers, with a variety of activities. A giant video game arcade, Laser tag , skee ball, billiards. In the nicer months, enjoy the kiddie park, bumper boats, batting cages, miniature golf, and more!
RollerMagic- Waterbury Skating Center 60 Harvester Rd, Waterbury Age Group: All Ages Cost: Fees vary, see website Contact: 203-753-4983 Indoor roller skating rink. Hosts parties for all occasions, has a snack bar, public skating times, and much more! Visit website for hours and costs.
Connecticut Sportsplex 150 Foxon Road, North Branford Age Group: All Ages Cost: Fees vary, see website Contact: 203-484-4383 Connecticut's largest sports complex. It has a field house, outdoor complex and domed playing field which house a variety of activities. Included are an arcade, laser tag, batting cages, pool tables, air hockey, skee ball, jungle gym, party areas, and so much more. See website for more details.
Milford Ice Pavilion 291 Bic Drive, Milford Age Group: 3 and up Cost: $5/person, skate rentals are free. Contact: 203-878-6516 An ice rink open year round. Offers public skating hours, as well as classes, and other programs.
Lasses & Lads Playspace 33 Water Street, Guilford Age Group: 6 months – 6 years Cost: Fees vary, see website Contact: 203-458-FUNN A playspace great for younger kids. It has a custom tree-house, a climbing wall, monkey bars, swings, a musical area and more. It is stocked with toys, puzzles, tumbling mats, and other fun stuff. See website for more info.
Party N' Play 4 Ocean Ave, West Haven Age Group: 7 years and under Cost: 1 Child : $8.00, Each Additional Child: $7.00, Adults FREE Contact: 203-934-7755 A playspace that includes an indoor playground, moon bounce, dress up area, car & truck area, blocks and game area. A great time for younger children.
Black Rock Fort & Fort Nathan Hale Woodward Ave., New Haven Age Group: All Ages Cost: FREE Contact: (203) 946-8790 http://www.fort-nathan-hale.org View a Revolutionary, and a Civil War fort on 20 acres of city park. Site includes, Fort's visitor center, the Pavilion, and Memorial Flag Court. See website for more details.
The Dudley Farm 2351 Durham Rd, Guilford Age Group: All Ages Cost: Adults $3.00 Contact: (203) 457-0770 A 10 acre, 19th-century working farm and museum. Features an 1844 farmhouse, barns, gardens and livestock and more.
Ceramic Fun Time 959 Boston Post Rd, Guilford Age Group: 3 and up Cost: Fees vary, see website Contact: 203-453-2100 http://www.ceramicfuntime.com/ Paint your own ceramics. With over 1000 pieces to chose from, you are sure to find one your kids will love to paint. No appointment necessary, no waiting to bring home your piece. See website for more info.
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