School Summer Vacation

Updated: May 31, 2001

Back-to-school is just around the corner--but first you need to squeeze a few more memories out of this summer. Take your kids on an outdoor adventure, pile them into the car for an afternoon at the museum or a trip to the ice cream shop. Whatever your idea of fun, we've got ideas for some hot-weather hoopla.

On this page:Keep Them Busy, Keep Them Fed.

Keep Them Busy

  1. 1 Museum-Connecticut History
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    231 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106 (map)

    Who said history can’t be cool? This collection tells the story of the state of Connecticut.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bushnell Park
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    Trinity St, Hartford, CT 06106 (map)

    The first of its kind, this historic park is perfect for picnics and carousel rides.

  3. 3 Dinosaur State Park
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    West St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (map)

    A real Jurassic Park? Kids can check out dinosaur tracks made over 200 million years ago.

  4. 4 3 Star Rating: Average New England Carousel Museum
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    95 Riverside Ave, Bristol, CT 06010 (map)

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Children's Museum
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    950 Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford, CT 06119 (map)

    This interactive museum has been making science fun (yes, fun) since 1927.

Keep Them Fed

  1. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Tulmeadow Farm
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    255 Farms Village Rd, West Simsbury, CT 06092 (map)

  2. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Max a Mia
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    70 E Main St, Avon, CT 06001 (map)

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