When choosing an outdoor attraction, not just any park will do. It has to be more than just waterslides or pretty views. It has to be the kind of unique experience you just couldn’t get anywhere else. Excited? Your friends and family will be, too! Turns out there are only 15 exclusively dinosaur parks in the whole country, and one of them is right here at home in Connecticut. If you haven’t paid a visit to this gem yet, I bet you will soon!

The Dinosaur Place is located in Oakdale, but you'll think you're on a totally different planet.
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As soon as you arrive, you're greeted by an angry T-Rex, but in the winter he looks quite jolly in his costume. There is food and ice cream for purchase so don't worry about packing light on this one!
The 1.5 mile trail includes over 40 life size dinosaurs!
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Get ready to feel like you're at Jurassic Park, but without the fear of being eaten. This is a fantastic trip for those hot summer days, especially if you're bringing along the kids. But folks of all ages will appreciate the incredible way this places captures wonder.

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Even your dreams of being an archaeologist can be fulfilled here.
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That's right! Get down and dirty as you uncover fossils and discover the secrets of the past.
Did I mention this place has the largest splash pad in New England?
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That means it's never too hot to take a trip down here! If you start to overheat, head on over and get some wet summer fun before finishing your journey. The only thing larger than the water drops here are the dinosaurs themselves.
No museum will let you get up close and personal with your favorite dinosaurs like this place will!
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No more having to imagine what it would be like to live with dinosaurs. Follow the trail and learn all about them, from the friendly plant eaters to the vicious pack hunters, and see how you size up! It's an opportunity too cool to pass on.

Want to see more of Dinosaur Place, like the active volcano and the awesome maze? Check out this short video!

Amazing! Tell us about your time here, and if there are any other incredible outdoor attractions we should know about!

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