This Family Friendly Road Trip Through Connecticut Leads To Whimsical Attractions, Themed Restaurants, And More
As an adult, it’s likely that you love road trips in Connecticut… but you probably have memories from your childhood where you were unwillingly dragged to dull museum after dull museum. Now that you’re older and in charge of planning the itinerary for road trips, maybe you’d like to be a little kinder for any children tagging along with you. If so, we’ve got a great family-friendly road trip in Connecticut planned for you! It features museums, parks, and more that are just as delightful for kids as they are for adults.
The entire trip will take a little over three hours of driving, so you wont' have to hear too many "are we there yet?"s. The relatively short length makes it an ideal weekend or three-day trip. Check out the customizable itinerary on Google Maps.
You'll start your trip at the Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk. The museum is geared towards kids 10 and under, and has everything from educational exhibits to a playground to a puppet section. You can find out more information on the museum's website.
Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850, USA
Hope you're hungry, because your next stop is at Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill. This ocean-themed place offers 12 lanes of bowling and fun bowling balls with mermaid and octopus designs.
Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill, 1 Bass Pro Dr, Bridgeport, CT 06608, USA
They specialize in pizza and sides like fries and chicken tenders.
Beardsley Zoo is the only AZA-accredited zoo in Connecticut. This historic zoo houses exotic animals like the mane wolf and red pandas. It's the perfect destination for animal-loving kids. You can find out more information on the zoo's website.
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
The Dinosaur Place is a 60-acre outdoor park home to to dozens of life-sized dinosaur sculptures. The park is open seasonally and closed for winter, but is a part of Nature's Art Village.
The Dinosaur Place, 1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT 06370, USA
Most of Nature's Art Village is open year-round and it has plenty to check out, including a mineral shop and toy store. There's a geode center and Genius Museum that are both fun and educational. You can get more information about all the attractions here at the Nature's Art Village website.
Bushnell Park is one of the best parks in Connecticut, and we feel like it doesn't get enough attention. There are so many great state parks here that it's easy to miss out on some of the great urban destinations, but we love Bushnell Park! It's the perfect spot for a stroll through Hartford or an afternoon picnic. It's also home to a beautiful carousel. You can check out upcoming events on the Bushnell Park Foundation website.
Bushnell Park Foundation, 99 Trinity St, Hartford, CT 06123, USA
We'll finish up this road trip in Connecticut with a stop at the White Memorial Conservation Center. Truth be told, you could easily spend a whole day here! There's a small museum and 40 miles of trails to explore. Find out more on the center's website.
How many of these family-friendly destinations in Connecticut have you been to? Share your experiences in the comments!
Address: Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850, USA
Address: Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill, 1 Bass Pro Dr, Bridgeport, CT 06608, USA
Address: Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
Address: The Dinosaur Place, 1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT 06370, USA
Address: Bushnell Park Foundation, 99 Trinity St, Hartford, CT 06123, USA
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