Connecticut

Explore hands-on science exhibits, engineering challenges and live demonstrations

Explore science exhibits, wildlife and planetarium programs

Walk among historic aircraft and learn about aviation careers

Ride historic trolleys and tour transportation exhibits

View art collections, join family programs and sketch in galleries

Discover Connecticut history through exhibitions and family activities

Tour Mark Twain's home and learn about writing and history

Explore the author's home and discuss social change

Walk, picnic, photograph landmarks and ride the carousel when open

Walk garden paths, enjoy a picnic and photograph flowers

See dinosaur tracks, explore exhibits and walk nature trails

Hike, picnic, swim and explore mill-site history

Hike to Heublein Tower for panoramic views

Hike or bike wooded trails along the Metacomet Ridge

Explore gardens, playgrounds, trails, sports fields and picnic areas

Walk trails, visit the nature center and attend outdoor programs

Meet native animals, hike trails and attend nature programs

Bike, walk, run or rollerblade on a paved multi-town trail

Attend a minor-league baseball game and family promotion

Attend a public skating session or lesson

See marine animals and learn about ocean conservation

Board historic vessels, visit a seaport village and try hands-on activities

Tour the USS Nautilus and explore submarine exhibits

Explore art exhibitions and family programs

Walk trails and explore native plant collections

Learn about the Connecticut River and take seasonal boat programs

Tour an artists' colony, create art and explore riverfront grounds

Explore lighthouse, harbor and maritime-history exhibits

See native wildlife, hike and join environmental programs

Explore immersive exhibits about Pequot history and culture

Tour a coastal fort, walk the riverfront and picnic

Explore Revolutionary War grounds and monuments

Walk gardens, picnic and enjoy shoreline views

Swim, hike, picnic, camp and watch wildlife

Hike or bike to coastal views and beaches

Ride or walk a mostly level trail connecting to Bluff Point

See Chapman Falls, hike and picnic

Tour a storybook castle and hike overlooking the river

Swim, play mini golf, use the splash area and enjoy the boardwalk

Walk a dinosaur trail, play in water features and explore activities

See dinosaurs, minerals, wildlife and cultural collections

Explore global art and join family programs

View British art and architecture

Explore themed rooms for literacy, science and imaginative play

Build hands-on projects and learn engineering through play

Ride antique trolleys and tour a historic collection

Explore changing exhibitions and cultural displays

Learn about New Haven history, art and communities

Visit the beach, picnic and ride the carousel when operating

Hike or drive to overlooks and explore park trails

Hike ridge trails and visit Judges Cave

Hike to the stone tower or choose shorter nature trails

Swim, fish, picnic and walk near the pond

Hike, fish, picnic and swim seasonally

Meet animals and join shore ecology programs

Swim, bike, walk the boardwalk, camp and visit the nature center

Explore art and history connected to the Great Hunger through programs/exhibits

Ski, snowboard, tube or try seasonal mountain activities

Swim, zipline, climb and use water attractions

Explore imaginative, hands-on play environments

Hike to waterfalls, picnic and swim seasonally

Explore interactive exhibits focused on learning and play

See Long Island Sound animals, touch tanks and films

See animals, learn about conservation and attend keeper programs

Try hands-on STEM exhibits and planetarium shows

Explore art, natural history and science exhibitions

Visit a farm, museum, observatory and trails

Meet rescued animals, hike and explore nature programs

See contemporary exhibitions and join studio programs

Hike, tour artists' spaces and borrow art supplies

Tour historic buildings and gardens

Tour a grand historic mansion

Explore Stamford history through exhibits and programs

Hike, birdwatch and join nature programs

Hike trails, explore habitats and attend outdoor programs

Explore local-history exhibitions and family events

Swim, hike around the lake and use picnic areas

Swim, play sports, picnic and walk the shoreline

Walk the boardwalk, birdwatch and enjoy the beach

Swim, picnic, hike and view a waterfall

Hike, mountain bike and paddle on ponds

Walk a historic winter encampment and visit exhibits

Observe shorebirds and explore marsh ecology

Attend a professional minor-league hockey game

Ride roller coasters and visit seasonal water attractions

Explore hands-on studios for art, science and imaginative play

Discover clocks, watches and Connecticut manufacturing

View American art and join family studio programs

Learn how Connecticut products were designed and made

Tour a historic home, see art and walk scenic trails

Tour a colonial home and attend living-history programs

Walk interpretive trails and learn about wildlife conservation

Ski, snowboard or take a lesson

Pick fruit and visit a farm market

Watch a seasonal outdoor movie with family or friends

Ride family attractions, play games and visit the waterpark

Explore regional art and Connecticut history

Ride a heritage train and explore rail history

Hike, camp, picnic and swim seasonally

Hike forest trails and see the stone tower

Hike, paddle and explore environmental exhibits

Drive/walk through a wildlife park and see animals

Ski, snowboard or take lessons

Hike, picnic and enjoy scenic overlooks

Walk to a series of waterfalls and picnic

Hike rugged trails, picnic and camp

Paddle, camp, picnic and enjoy lake views

Explore museum exhibits and an outdoor village

Explore community-history exhibits and programs

Walk trails, picnic and tour a historic summer estate seasonally

Swim, paddle, fish, picnic and hike

Explore interactive learning and imaginative-play exhibits

Attend a youth-friendly musical, concert or stage show

See puppet exhibitions and attend performances/workshops

Explore art exhibitions on the UConn campus

Visit the campus, learn about dairy science nearby and enjoy ice cream

Attend concerts, dance, theater and family performances

Climb aerial obstacle courses and zipline

Tour a historic home and attend living-history events

Browse local food, crafts and community activities

Hike or bike trails connecting regional greenways

Hike forest trails and visit Soapstone Mountain

Hike, fish and explore forest roads/trails

Hike, picnic, fish and paddle

Attend a stock-car racing event

Tour a colorful Gothic Revival house and grounds

Learn about education, courage and civil rights

Hike grassland trails and join bird programs

Bike, walk or run along a long rail trail

Hike, camp, bike, fish and explore Connecticut's largest state forest

Swim, fish, paddle, picnic and camp

Hike, picnic, fish and camp near historic sites

Learn about fish stocking and aquatic conservation

Hike to scenic overlooks and explore forest trails

See steam, mining, railroad and industrial equipment

Explore Eric Sloane art and early American tools

Pair a museum visit with a short scenic outdoor walk

Attend auto races and community events

Hike, learn forestry and join nature programs

Attend a classical music performance or youth program

Attend an age-appropriate concert in a historic venue

Ride a steam train and take a seasonal riverboat excursion

Attend a professional musical theater production

Attend musicals, plays and family performances

Try nature programs, team building and outdoor education

Ride a seasonal zipline experience at Powder Ridge

Try ice skating, mini golf, bowling, batting cages or arcade activities

Try skating, swimming, gymnastics, soccer or youth classes

Boulder, climb and take introductory lessons

Climb aerial trails and zipline through trees

Race electric go-karts and try arcade activities

Tour rail equipment and take seasonal short train rides

Tour historic buildings and learn local history

Hike, picnic, photograph scenery and explore park grounds

Try obstacle, climbing and airbag-style attractions

Tour the State Capitol and learn how state government works

Explore state history and learn about the judicial system

Tour a historic government building and exhibits

Combine historic sites in the Nook Farm neighborhood

Walk, bike, picnic, attend festivals or paddle through programs

Attend youth-friendly conventions, shows and competitions

Sort donations, pack food or support a community food drive

Join age-eligible humane education or volunteer opportunities

Attend book clubs, makerspaces, gaming, crafts or study programs

Use a library-sponsored pass for discounted or free attraction admission

Build skills in STEM, agriculture, leadership, animals or public speaking

Learn outdoor skills, service, leadership and teamwork

Try badges, outdoor programs, service and leadership activities

Participate in sports, homework help, arts and leadership programs

Try swimming, sports, camps, leadership or wellness programs

Join local sports, camps, trips, arts or special events

Use GPS clues to find hidden caches in approved public areas

Visit selected state parks and complete the annual hiking challenge

Learn to fish from shore or a safe pier with an experienced adult

Take a family fishing education class

Identify birds and contribute sightings to citizen science