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10 Summer Day Trip Ideas in Central Connecticut
In summer, there's so much family fun to discover in Hartford and New Haven counties, from kid-friendly museum outings to beach days. Our friends at Mommy Poppins, a fantastic resource for families in Central Connecticut and beyond, make it even more compelling with a list of attractions for some seriously awesome summer adventures. They’re grouped by area, so you can easily create your own itinerary. Click through each link for more information and inspiration.
Featuring: Bushnell Park Carousel | Connecticut Science Center | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Dinosaur State Park | Empower Adventure Park at Nomads | IT Adventure Ropes Course | New England Air Museum | PEZ Visitor Center | Shore Line Trolley Museum
Recent Press
10 things to do in New England while your kids are still young
The Boston Globe
Online article highlighting things to do with your kids in New England.
Published Date: 2018-07-31
Featuring: Bushnell Park Carousel
The Best Days of the Year
Real Hartford
Online article highlighting one of the best days of the year in Connecticut, Connecticut Open House Day.
Published Date: 2019-05-29
Featuring: Bushnell Park Carousel | Butler-McCook House & Garden | Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library | Connecticut's Old State House | Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | Museum of Connecticut History | The Mark Twain House & Museum | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Connecticut Open House Day 2019
Out and About Mom
Online article highlighting Connecticut Open House Day on June 8th.
Published Date: 2019-05-31
Featuring: Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry | Bushnell Park Carousel | Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library | Connecticut River Museum | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat | Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center | KidsPlay Children's Museum | Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center | Mystic Aquarium | New Britain Museum of American Art | New England Air Museum | New England Carousel Museum | Niantic Children's Museum | PEZ Visitor Center | Railroad Museum of New England/Naugatuck Railroad Company | RiverQuest | Shore Line Trolley Museum | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Six things to do this week
The Hartford Courant
Print article highlighting things to do in the greater Hartford area.
Published Date: 2019-06-06
Featuring: Bushnell Park Carousel | Sacrosanct Gallery: Contemporary American Art | The Mark Twain House & Museum | Town of Manchester | Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Cities and towns to participate in CT Open House Day on Saturday
WFSB-TV Online
Online article highlighting places to visit on Connecticut Open House Day.
Published Date: 2019-06-07
Featuring: Bushnell Park Carousel | The Mark Twain House & Museum
Connecticut Open House Day is Saturday June 8th!
WWYZ-FM Online
Online article highlighting Connecticut Open House Day.
Published Date: 2019-06-07
Featuring: Bushnell Park Carousel | Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue | Connecticut Trolley Museum | Fascia's Chocolates | Mystic Aquarium | RiverQuest
Children’s Museum in West Hartford Included in Connecticut’s Free ‘Summer at the Museum’ Program
We-Ha.com
Online article highlighting participants in the Connecticut Summer at the Museum program.
Published Date: 2021-07-01
Featuring: 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm | Art Museum at the University of Saint Joseph | Bushnell Park Carousel | Connecticut Science Center | Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic Seaport Museum | New England Air Museum | Roaring Brook Nature Center | The Children's Museum | The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | The Mark Twain House & Museum