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Here you will find kid friendly destinations in Litchfield County. So many fun places to chose from, why not let the kid's pick!  Just click on the Featured Destination or select from the category list below.

 

   
  Museums Animal Encounters
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  Family Entertainment & Theme Parks Historic Sites
Playgrounds and Play Spaces Other Fun Places

 

Museums

 

Hunt Hill Farm

44 Upland Road, New Milford

Age Group: all ages

Cost: Varies, see website for info.

Contact: 860-355-0300

http://www.hunthillfarmtrust.org

Dedicated to preservation the Hunt Hill Farm Trust preserves 2 New England farms with 10 historic buildings & 84 acres of farmland. It is the home of Skitch Henderson's Museum, Silo Store, Gallery, & Cooking School. A cool place to visit.

 

Institute for American Indian Studies

38 Curtis Rd, Washington

Age Group: all ages

Cost: $5 Adults, $4.50 Seniors, $3 Children

Contact: (860) 868-0518

http://www.birdstone.org/

A museum and education & research center dedicated to the study of the indigenous peoples throughout the western hemisphere, mainly those of the Eastern Woodlands. Various exhibits, video room, children's discovery room, and replicated village, and more!

 

The Railroad Museum of New England

242 East Main Street, Thomaston

Age Group: all ages

Cost: Adults $12, Seniors 62+ $10, Children 3-12 $8, Group Rates and Special Events Trains differ see site

Contact: 860-283-RAIL (7245)

http://www.rmne.org/index.htm

The museum offers train rides, hosts special events for kids, and the museum itself holds exhibits that offer a look into the regions development around the railroad. A fun day trip!

 

 

Nature Adventures

 

Flanders Nature Center

5 Church Hill Road, Woodbury

Age Group: all ages

Cost: FREE

Contact: 203-263-3711

http://www.flandersnaturecenter.org

This nature center is home to 2 sanctuaries, The Van Vleck Sanctuary (home to administrative offices, art studio and farm), and The Whittemore Sanctuary. They have over 1,000 acres of trails, woods, bogs and more. Offers educational and fun kids programs.

 

Clarke Outdoors

163 Route 7, West Cornwall

Age Group: 3 and up

Cost: Varies see website for info

Contact: 860-672-6365

http://www.clarkeoutdoors.com/

Offers Kayak, canoe, and raft rentals to paddle down the beautiful Housatonic river. Also offers instructional classes, and has a retail shop.

 

Sharon Audubon Center

325 Cornwall Bridge Rd, Sharon

Age Group: all ages

Cost: Trail access fees $3.00-adults, $1.50-seniors, $1.50-children

Contact: (860) 364-0520

http://sharon.audubon.org/

A 684 acre nature center with beautiful trails that are well maintained. Offers youth programs and classes. Lots of wildlife, and flowers, and the main building houses a kids adventure center with nice hands on exhibits.

 

Wisdom House Labyrinth

229 East Litchfield Road, Litchfield

Age Group: all ages

Cost: $5 per person

Contact: 860-567-3163

http://www.wisdomhouse.org/labyrinth.html

A classical 7-circuit labyrinth which is open for guests. The labyrinth is best appreciated in daylight hours and since it is outdoors, weather is a consideration.

 

White Memorial Conservation Center

80 Whitehall Road, Litchfield

Age Group: all ages

Cost: Grounds- Free, Museum- Adults $4, Children 6-12 $2

Contact: 860-567-0857

http://www.whitememorialcc.org

The state's largest nature reserve, 4,000 acres with 35 miles of trails. Campgrounds, boat launch, viewing stations, and much more! The museum has a wonderful nature store, children's activity room, & exhibits. Offers classes & programs. See Website info.

 

Farmington River Tubing

Route 44, New Hartford

Age Group: 10+ and 4 feet 5 inches, must be able to swim

Cost: Weekends & Holidays, $20. Weekdays, $18 Includes tube, lifejacket, & shuttle bus return ride

Contact: 860-693-6465

http://www.farmingtonrivertubing.com

A fun way to spend a hot summer day. Tube down 2.5 miles of the scenic Farmington river. Picnic areas are available at The Satan's Kingdom Recreation area. A must visit!

 

 

Animal Encounters

 

 

Action Wildlife Foundation, Inc.

337 Torrington Rd, Rte. 4, Goshen

Age Group: all ages

Cost: Adults - $8, Children under 12 - $6

Contact: (860) 482-4465

http://www.actionwildlife.org

Animals from North America, Africa, India, New Zealand, Asia and the Artic. Has a petting zoo, drive thru safari, and museum gallery.

 

Southwind Farms

223 Morris Town Line Rd, Watertown

Age Group: all ages

Cost: FREE

Contact: (860) 274-9001

http://www.southwindfarms.com/

Visit this Alpaca farm with 50+ Alpacas. Learn about the animals, and Alpaca yarn products

 

Lee's Riding Stable

57 East Litchfield Rd, Litchfield

Age Group: Pony Rides- all ages, Trails 7+

Cost: Trail rides $30/hour. Pony rides $10 for two times around the ring $80 hour, $40 for 1/2 hour

Contact: (860) 567-0785

http://www.windfieldmorganfarm.com/lees.html

Horseback riding at it's best. Beautiful trail horses, and ponies, with experienced trail guides, Also has a small petting zoo, this is a great place to visit!

 

 Family Entertainment & Theme Parks

 

R&B Sportsworld

19 Rowley St, Winsted

Age Group: all ages

Cost: Fees vary, call for more details.

Contact: 860-738-9799

http://www.randbsportsworld.com/

A family entertainment center with go-karts, arcade, indoor & outdoor batting cages, mini-golf, billiards, and of course PHAZERBALL! Check it out

 

Fusion Zone

380 New Hartford Rd, Barkhamsted

Age Group: 3 and up

Cost: Arcade is pay-per-play, Laser tag games-1 game $7.50/person, 2 games $13/person, 3 games $19/person

Contact: 860-379-ZONE (9663)

http://www.fusionzonect.com

Fusion Zone is a 7,000 sq. ft. family entertainment center. It houses a large arcade, and laser tag arena.

 

 

Sports & Fitness Outings

 

 

Top Flight Sports Center Planet Play

17 Pickett District Road, New Milford

Age Group: 1-10 years

Cost: Monday-Friday $8.00, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays $10

Contact: (860)350-9121

http://www.topflightsportscenter.com

Planet Play has two giant slides, web crawls, tunnels, Toddler-town, two cool inflatables, Top Flight Raceway, and more!

 

Lime Rock Park

Route 112 off Route 7, Lakeville

Age Group: 8+

Cost: See website for ticket info

Contact: 1.800.RACE.LRP, or 203-435-0896

http://www.limerock.com/

Lime Rock Park race track is always hosting some kind of activity nearly every day from early March through November, but the track really comes to life for each of the four main spectator events. Also offers a Kids Club, see website for info.

 

Ski Sundown

126 Ratlum, New Hartford

Age Group: all ages

Cost: See website for details

Contact: 860-379-SNOW

http://www.skisundown.com

15 total trails, 14 with night lighting. Offers child and adult lesson programs, rentals, season passes and savings cards and more!

 

 

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Other Fun Places

Kil'n Time Paint Your Own Pottery

29 Main Street, Torrington

Age Group: all ages

Cost: Varies see website for info

Contact: (860) 618-3316

http://www.paintyourownpottery.org

A paint your own pottery center. Offers unique items that you paint, a great rainy day (or any day) family activity. These pieces make great gifts. Also offers workshops, and birthday parties.

 

Sculpturedale

Route 7, next to Kent Falls State Park, Kent

Age Group: all ages

Cost: FREE

Contact: 860-927-3420

http://www.deniscurtisssculptor.com/sculpturedale.htm

A unique trip with life-size representational sculptures of animals and dancers in bronze and steel. Walking around the yard is like being on safari!

 

Village Center for the Arts

12 Main Street, New Milford

Age Group: 3 and up

Cost: Fees vary, see website for info

Contact: (860) 354-4318

http://www.villagecenterarts.com

An art center that offers open studio time in their pottery studio. Also offers great classes and programs for kids and adults.

 

Litchfield Doll Shoppe

387 Torrington Rd, Litchfield

Age Group: all ages

Cost: Varies see website for info

Contact: (860) 567-5402

http://www.litchfieldart.com

A shop all about dolls. Accessories, clothes, and much more. Create your own doll section, you choose the face, eye color, hair color and clothing and they will put it together for you. A neat place to visit!

 

 
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