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Children's Museum
of Southeastern Connecticut
409 Main Street,
Niantic
Age Group:
11 and under
Cost: $5/
person, Children under 1 FREE
Contact:
860.691.1111
http://www.childrensmuseumsect.org/
A wonderful hands-on museum that offers many
exhibits demonstrating areas like the arts, sciences, safety & health, and
culture & history. Hundreds of activities that are fun for everyone. Get
outside and check out the outdoor garden, X-Play-Nation Park, and 2 person
submarine. See website for more info.
Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville Avenue,
Mystic
Age Group:
All Ages
Cost:
Adults: $17.50, Discount for Seniors (65+) Active Duty Military & Students
(with ID): $15.50, Kids (6-17): $12, Kids (5 and under): FREE
Contact:
860.572.5315
http://www.mysticseaport.org/
A beautiful maritime museum. Explore American
maritime history by climbing aboard a historic tall ship. Then stop for
a look at a re-created 19th century coastal village and working
preservation shipyard.
Historic Ship
Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum
1 Crystal Lake Rd.,
Groton
Age Group:
3 + Up
Cost: FREE
Contact:
(860) 694-3174
http://www.ussnautilus.org
On the Thames river in Groton, you can board a
real submarine, a kid favorite. The museum's collections include 1000's of
artifacts, documents and, photographs. See the website for more info.
Mashantucket
Pequot Museum
110 Pequot Trail,
Mashantucket
Age Group:
All Ages
Cost: 15
Adults; $13, Seniors (55+); $10 Youth (6-15); Youth 1-5 Free
Contact:
800.411.9671
http://www.pequotmuseum.org/
The world's largest Native American museum.
See wonderful exhibits that depict 18,000 years of Native and natural
history. Museum has a shop and restaurant.
Denison
Pequotsepos Nature Center
109 Pequotsepos Road,
Mystic
Age Group:
All Ages
Cost:
Adults- $6, Seniors 65 and older- $5, Children 12 and under- $4
Contact:
860.536.1216
http://www.dpnc.org/
This site includes a wildlife sanctuary , and a
visitor attraction & educational facility that houses many live frogs,
fish, turtles, and snakes. The Center features exhibits on the habitats
and wildlife of southeastern Connecticut. It also has eight miles of
trails through a beautiful 300-acre wooded preserve.
The Dinosaur
Place- Nature's Art & Dinosaur Crossing
1650 Route 85,
Montville
Age Group:
All Ages
Cost:
Prices vary see website for info.
Contact:
860-443-4367
http://www.thedinosaurplace.com/
Home to 2 great places, Nature's Art, and The
Dinosaur crossing. At Nature's Art you can dig in a candle-lit silver mine
in search of gems and crystals, and keep everything you find. You can
also Pan for gold, or unearth some dinosaur fossils! A neat place. At the
Dinosaur Crossing you can see over 25 life sized dinosaurs, while
strolling on the 1.5 miles of easy to walk trails, then stop for some fun
at Monty's Playground. No stop is ever done without some great ice cream!
Project Oceanology
University of Connecticut- Avery Point Campus
1084 Shennecossett Road,
Groton
Age Group:
6 and up (no children under 6 are allowed)
Cost:
Cruises are Adults- $19, Children 6-12-$16
Contact:
(860) 445-9007
http://www.oceanology.org
Project Oceanology offers wonderful cruises and
programs for kids and adults. The cruises include lighthouse expeditions,
oceanographic research cruises and seal watches. Programs are run
throughout the year about oceanography and Long Island Sound marine
environments. See website for more info.
Mystic Aquarium
and Institute for Exploration
55 Coogan Boulevard,
Mystic
Age Group:
All Ages
Cost:
June- August: Adult $20.75, Senior (age 65+) $19.75,
Children (age 3 - 17) $15.75, Children (age 2 and under) FREE . September
- May: Adult $18.50, Senior (age 65+) $17.50, Children (age 3 - 17)
$13.50, Children (age 2 and under) FREE .
Contact:
860.572.5955
http://www.mysticaquarium.org/
Encounter ocean
animals in an exciting new way. Feed touch a ray, go beak to nose with a
penguin, eye to eye with an alligator & feel the splash of a beluga
whale. Take a ride on the new XD Motion Theater. Dive into the deep with
the world’s only exhibits based on Dr. Robert Ballard’s deep-sea
explorations and opening Memorial Day weekend experience Birds of the
Outback, an exciting new interactive exhibit. A must
visit in CT.
Tree House Arcade
39 Norwich - Westerly Road,
Mashantucket
Age Group:
3 + Up
Cost: Fees
Vary see website
Contact:
860.312.3000
http://www.foxwoods.com/OurWonders/Entertainment/Arcade/Arcade.aspx#
The Tree House located in Foxwoods is a wild
two-level entertainment center. It has over 140 arcade and other games, A
MaxFlight FS2000 Flight Simulator is a favorite. The Tree House is an
illuminated tree with a tree house, and a glass encased second floor. A
good rainy day location.
Monster Indoor
Mini Golf
658 Long Hill Rd, Groton
Age Group:
4 and up
Cost:
Prices vary see website for info.
Contact:
860-446-0006
http://www.monsterminigolf.com/Groton.htm
In addition to the 18 holes of indoor
glow-in-the dark mini golf, you can have fun in the state of the art
arcade. It has a wide variety of games including glow Skee Ball, and a
glow-in-the-dark air hockey table.
Family Entertainment Center
Franco's Xtreme
Laser Tag
40 Boston Post Road,
Waterford
Age Group:
6 and up
Cost: 30
Minute: $13/person, 60 Minute: $18/person, 90 Minute: $23/person
Contact:
(860) 442-3000
http://www.francoslasertag.com/
A state of the art Laser Tag facility. A cool
place to play!
Norwich Municipal
Ice Rink
641 New London Turnpike,
Norwich
Age Group:
3 + Up
Cost: Call
for info
Contact:
860.892.2555
http://www.norwichrink.com/
It has is a 200' x 85' NHL regulation ice
rink, four locker rooms, and a conference/party room. Also has a
concession stand and a pro shop. Offers classes and parties as well as
public skating times.
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