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10 Charming Small Towns in Connecticut You Need to Explore with Kids

With their historic inns, farm-fresh ice-cream, and local festivals, these small towns brim with...

CT Campgrounds That Are Extra Fun for Kids

Family Friendly Campgrounds that provide more than just a tent site.

Weekend Getaway: Family Fun in Mystic, Connecticut

The village of Mystic, Connecticut, is a charming little getaway for families.

45 Unmissable Things to do with Kids in the Hartford Area

The Hartford area is packed with fun family attractions to keep kids busy for an hour, day, or...

10 One Mile or Less Hikes to Take with Your Preschooler in Connecticut

Here are some 1-mile-or-less hikes that are just enough for the youngest of hikers.

Roadtrippin' to the Quiet Corner of Connecticut

Taking a road trip to Connecticut's quiet northeast corner with kids

Summer Day Trips in Connecticut for Families that are Fun for Kids

With great beaches, state parks, amusement parks, and more in driving distance, every summer...

Sloane Stanley Museum and Connecticut Antique Machinery Museum

Is there a museum that is within close proximity to your home or perhaps that you drive by every...

Fairfield County Day Trip: Gone to the Beardsley Zoo

One of our favorite go-to places to hang out when we need to get out of the house is our local...

Things to Do in Kent, Connecticut with Kids

Read on for our insider's suggestions on what to do with kids while visiting Kent.

Foxwoods Resort: A Mini Vacation for Families

There actually are a number of kid things tucked into Connecticut’s adult playground: Foxwoods...

Five Fantastic Beach Day Trips near Fairfield County, CT

I have to admit, I have never been the kind of girl to grab a bottle of tanning oil and head off...

15 Great Beach Day Trips in Connecticut

We've compiled a list of our favorite beach day trips within Connecticut. There's sure to be one...

Stamford Museum and Nature Center & Essex Steam Train

We have rounded up our favorite places to take a Day Trip in and around CT.

Summer Fun at Stratton Brook State Park

Swimming in pools is nice, but there is something quintessentially New England about digging...

Connecticut Beaches with Playgrounds

There are several spots in Connecticut, be it Fairfield County, New Haven County or out East with a...

A Visit to Norwalk Maritime Aquarium

It will not fail to awe and amuse you with a truly one-of-a-kind experience and insight into the...

25 Things to Do with Kids in Springfield, MA—Dr. Seuss Museum and More!

Springfield always surprises me with its rich culture, history, and capacity for family fun. It is...

Take the Kids on a Ferry Ride Day Trip to Port Jefferson

Taking the ferry and spending the day at Port Jefferson.

50 Things to Do in Stamford With or Without Kids!

We’ve compiled 50 ideas for you and your crew to check off, whether you live and work in Stamford …...

Adirondacks, Catskills & Hudson Valley Guide

The Hudson Valley and Adirondacks are packed with natural beauty and family fun activities.

Hamptons & North Fork Family Guide

The East End encompasses the Hamptons and the North Fork, both wonderful places to spend relaxing...

Shop, Eat, Play, and Stay Cool in Coastal Town, Niantic

Explore Niantic with the kiddies and have a great time!

Top Towns to Visit

50 Things to Do in Stamford With or Without Kids!

We’ve compiled 50 ideas for you and your crew to check off, whether you live and work in Stamford …...READ MORE

25 Things to Do With Kids in Fairfield, Connecticut

Ahhh, Fairfield, located in Fairfield County, CT. It is as lovely as the name sounds -- a community...READ MORE

New Haven with Kids: 25 Fun Things to Do for Families

Known as the birthplace of American pizza, the city of New Haven lives up to its...READ MORE

25 Things to Do in Bridgeport, CT with Kids

It hasn't been the flashiest city on the map for decades, or maybe ever, but Bridgeport still has a...READ MORE

25 Kid-Friendly Adventures in New London County

Here are some ideas for great kid friendly activities to try while in New London County:READ MORE

52 Things to Do With Kids in Litchfield County

Here is a bucket list of things I want to do with my children before they grow up in Litchfield...READ MORE

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Best Mountains to Climb With Kids in Connecticut

Have you ever planned a perfect day of hiking with the kiddos only to hear whines ranging from “I’m...READ MORE

100 Things To Do With Kids in Connecticut Before They Grow Up

Here are our picks for the very best activities for kids and families in Connecticut, from...READ MORE

This (Sort of) Secret Waterfall will Blow Your Mind!

Great Falls, a waterfall tucked in the Falls Village section of Canaan, Connecticut far up in the...READ MORE

A Visit to Norwalk Maritime Aquarium

It will not fail to awe and amuse you with a truly one-of-a-kind experience and insight into the...READ MORE

Family Friendly Boat Tours in Connecticut

Set sail for adventure on one of these fun water cruises.READ MORE

Where The Wild Things Are...Waiting for You: at Beardsley Zoo

Where can you gaze into the eyes of Siberian tigers, watch the antics of a red panda or the...READ MORE

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8 Easy Spring Break Getaways in New England for Families

From farm animal encounters in Vermont to old-fashioned train rides in Maine and New Hampshire...READ MORE

Snow Tubing Spots for Connecticut Kids and Families

What's easier than skiing, more thrilling than sledding, and a fantastic winter activity in...READ MORE

7 Winter Day Trips to Take with Connecticut Kids

Here are a some family-friendly itinerary suggestions for a wonderful local getaway for wintertime...READ MORE

10 New England Ski Resorts That Cater to Families

With superior lesson programs, slopeside childcare, and plenty of kid-friendly amenities, these New...READ MORE

100 Things To Do in California with Kids Before They Leave The Nest

There are at least 100 things in California worthy of any family's bucket list. How many have your...READ MORE

Pumpkin Festivals and Jack-O-Lantern Displays for New England Families

From pumpkin people displays to gourd chucking contests, festivals celebrating all things pumpkin...READ MORE