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