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
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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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Greenport Village Dances in the Park are fun for all ages. Photo courtesy of Greenport Village
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Enjoy an amazing fireworks display over the ocean at Jones Beach. Photo courtesy of NYS Parks and Historic Sites
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