Outdoor Adventures Guide: Hiking, Camping, & More in Connecticut

Find the best places to go hiking, camping, zip lining, boating, visiting local parks and gardens, and more in and around New York City.
Spotlight Outdoors Fun in Connecticut
While big kids zip through the treetops, preschoolers can play in the Adventure Playground in Storrs. Photo courtesy of Adventure Park
Zip Lines and Ropes Courses in Connecticut for Outdoor Family Adventures
Outdoor fun and healthy activity await at one of the top Connecticut playgrounds! Jonathan's Dream playground photo courtesy of O'Brien & Sons
Top Connecticut Playgrounds That Families Will Love
Rail Explorers offers a variety of rail trail experiences to bike in New York state.
Best Biking Rail Trails near NYC: Get Your Rail Explorers Off-Road
Snakes, Owls, and a Really Awesome Playground: The Ansonia Nature Center
Our Favorite Connecticut Lighthouses to Visit
Revel in nature's majesty at Webb Mountain. Photo by Ally Noel
Best Nature Centers in Connecticut To Visit with Kids

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Get outside with the family this winter with the best outdoor skating rinks in Connecticut! Photo by Andy Hart courtesy of Winterfest in Hartford
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Connecticut for Kids and Families
Strap on those skates and get outdoors for family fun this winter!
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Apple picking in Connecticut is a great family activity, with wonderful photo ops, outdoor fun, and delicious treats. Photo courtesy of Holmberg Orchards & Winery
Apple Picking in Connecticut: Best Apple Orchards for Apple Picking with Kids
It's the season for apple picking (and more family fun) throughout Connecticut.
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Moms and dads will get their steps in with these fun stroller hikes in Connecticut for families with babies and toddlers.
15 Fun Stroller Hikes in Connecticut To Take with Babies and Toddlers
Find smooth CT trails for families with strollers to explore nature.
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Ride, splash, and have gallons of fun at the best outdoor water parks in New England! Splash Away Bay Water Park photo courtesy of Quassy Amusement Park
Best Outdoor Water Parks in New England for Family Fun
Cool off with slides, wave pools, and more at these New England water parks.
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With hiking, swimming, and family fun, explore the wondrous waterfalls in Connecticut waiting for you! Photo courtesy of Mommy Poppins
Wondrous, Wild Waterfalls in Connecticut
Explore waterfalls around Connecticut that are perfect for a family excursion!
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Beat the summer heat at the best splash pads, splash parks, and water playgrounds in Connecticut! Chesley Splashpad photo courtesy of TLB Architecture
Best Splash Pads, Splash Parks, and Water Playgrounds in Connecticut
Cool off at these splash pads and sprinkler parks around Connecticut.
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