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Are you planning to visit Connecticut for your next family vacation? If so, you may be wondering if the state has much for kids to do and enough to keep your family occupied and having a great time during its visit. You will be pleased to know Connecticut is an excellent place to visit for a vacation for all ages and is sure to be a big hit with both kids and adults. Connecticut is well-known as an important state thanks to its significant contribution to American culture. Connecticut has been the birthplace of many famous inventions, discoveries, and works of art. This is primarily due to the scholars of the prestigious universities that call Connecticut home.
If you are putting together your itinerary for a trip to Connecticut, here are some attractions you may like to add to your list:
SeaQuest Aquarium
The SeaQuest aquarium in Connecticut is a popular attraction for all ages. This aquarium is home to tropical fish, sharks, stingrays, birds, caiman, and other tropical animals for you to see during your visit. You will discover more about the beautiful creatures and their ecosystems as you explore. If you want to make your visit to the aquarium even better, you can pre-book a memorable experience that enables you to get closer to the creatures.
Nature’s Art Village
Nature’s Art Village is located in Montville and is both a shopping destination and an attraction with lots for families to enjoy.
The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village
Nature’s Art Village is the home of The Dinosaur Place, an exciting attraction ideal for fans of all things Jurassic. This vast attraction is set within 60 acres of woodland and is a perfect way to get the kids out into the fresh air for some active fun. There are 50 life-sized dinosaurs located in the woodland, and you can spot them by following the 1.5-mile nature trail. There is also a splash pad for the kids to enjoy some water play, a maze, a playground, and more.
Discovery Depot at Nature’s Art Village
Kids can uncover even more fun at the Discovery Depot. Here you will find the Geode Center, where kids can choose a geode and see it cut open to reveal the incredible contents for the first time. The Jackpot Mine is a replica silver mine where kids can use their hands to dig for crystals, minerals, and gemstones that they can keep. Then there’s Thunder Creek, an activity where kids can pan for Fool’s Gold.
As well as the above attractions, Nature’s Art Village is also home to a mini golf course and Genius Museum.
Yale University Buildings
No visit to Connecticut would be complete without exploring the Yale University buildings. Take a wander around outside this famous university to take in the impressive campus and marvel at the historic buildings. Visiting the Yale campus and experiencing this prestigious university with all its traditions up close is an excellent way to appreciate the stunning architecture.