From fun coastal adventures to gardens and state parks, there are plenty of reasons to be excited about visiting Connecticut. You can plan and enjoy countless day trips in CT for families, like hiking Bear Mountain (Connecticut’s highest peak), enjoying the outdoors at Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park, or traveling back in time at Connecticut’s Dinosaur State Park. You can even spend the day floating down the Farmington River.
Whether you’re looking for discovery or a day of relaxation, there’s a variety of fun day trips in CT for any kind of adventure. Below are three of our favorite attractions for day trips in the Nutmeg State. Want to lengthen your stay? Find lodging options below.
Take a walk on the wild side
When it comes to fun and educational day trips in CT, exploring nature’s little (and big!) critters is always a great way to spend a few hours. No matter what kind of wildlife you’re looking for, you can find it at one of the state’s many zoos, rehabilitation centers and aquariums. The list below is sure to get you in touch with your wild side.
From two-toed sloths to maned wolves and marmosets, there’s so much to see at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. With over 300 animals to boast of (primarily North and South American species), this zoo is one of the state’s top family attractions. And it’s open year-round! Spend an hour or the whole day visiting some of nature’s endangered and threatened species. The zoo recently welcomed its two newest additions in December – a pair of adorable Amur tigers. They’re still in a special nursery, but zoo staffers want to set up a webcam so folks can get a glimpse of them. The zoo hopes to have them on display in the spring.
If you have two hours…
Trying to get through an entire zoo can be a little difficult. Instead, make the most of your time with some of these cool scavenger hunts. You can try to match animals to their descriptions and characteristics with the “Who Am I” Scavenger Hunt or participate in the Endangered Species and Habitats hunt to learn about animals and places that need our help. No matter which one you choose, a scavenger hunt is a great way to give your trip a little direction and help the kids stay entertained. Print out a sheet before you head to the zoo.
If you have four hours…
Print a map and stroll through the zoo at your own pace. You can visit the walk-through aviary, check out the New England farmyard, or explore the rain forest building. And after all that walking, you and the kids are bound to get a little hungry. So stop by the Peacock Cafe for some hot food or enjoy an outdoor lunch in the Picnic Grove. Afterward, make a quick stop at the gift shop and carousel before heading out.
If you have six to eight hours…
Spending all day at the zoo might get a little tiring, especially with smaller children. You might want to consider breaking the day into separate activities. After a fun morning at the zoo, head out for lunch and then to a nearby attraction. Less than 15 minutes away, The Discovery Museum and Planetarium is another great place with hands-on activities that the kids will love exploring. Click here to continue reading.
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