Top Things to do in Connecticut
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Things to do in Connecticut, United States: The Best Water & Amusement Parks
Connecticut is a study in attraction and contrast. In one small state, you’ll find miles of sandy oceanfront shoreline, acres of forested hiking trails, and world-class museums, art and theater. Here family-friendly adventure parks and aquariums are just minutes from dynamic casino resorts and quaint, historic small towns — offering experiences that range from culinary to cultural, luxurious to laid-back. It’s the perfect place to unwind and recharge, all at the same time.
Restaurants in Connecticut
1. Fox Arcade
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 35 reviews
Foxwoods arcade with pinball and high-tech video games.
2. Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 318 reviews
Family amusement park offers great rides, waterpark, beach, arcade, food, entertainment and games. Home of the award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster and new thrill rides Frantic and Reverse Time. Several new slides in the waterpark.
Reviewed By ckarebarnett - Middlebury, United States
Take your kids,grandkids..go on the rides,from classic merry go round and to the many new slides and the Warrior...take a train ride, take a narrated boat trip around Lake Quassapsug....swim, paddle boats..over 100 years old but still a nice day out with the family.
3. Lake Compounce
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 799 reviews
With over 402 acres of fun, Lake Compounce is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in North America, welcoming families since 1846. Lake Compounce has ten cozy catering pavilions and plenty of room to host your next birthday, party, family reunion, and corporate event! Lake Compounce combines unique and exciting thrill rides and coasters for all ages with a full-sized water park—all for one low price. As the park continues to delight families from all around the New England area and beyond, the balance of evolution and tradition continues to play an important role at the nation’s first amusement park.
Reviewed By Jetset124 - Southington, United States
Lake Compounce is a wonderful theme park. Boulder Dash is a unique coaster - the longest wooden roller coaster - and it goes through the woods and mountain. It’s really fun and the views are spectacular. The Haunted Graveyard is thrilling and I recommend it. The park has free soda and plenty of places to eat, relax, a water park, and rides for all ages. The bungee jump ride is terrifying and absolutely phenomenal.
4. The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 249 reviews
Fun Family Activities Encounter over 50 life-sized dinosaurs on our 1.5 miles of Dinosaur Trails in our unique dinosaur park, monkey around at Monty's Playground, get lost in our A"Maze"asaurus, and cool off at the Splashpad (New England's largest zero-depth water playground)! If you get hungry, fill up at Monty's Munchies or grab a sweet treat at the Ice Cream Shop. Whether it is an outing with the family, or your child's birthday there are fun family activities for every age.
Reviewed By Chrissym921
My son and I visited Nature’s Art yesterday. He had never been there and I hadn’t been there in 11 years. We had a great time. Even with some of the things closed due to COVID we had plenty to do. The staff was friendly and helpful. The prices in the gift shop were reasonable and the ice cream was great. They have even more things coming in the future. I highly recommend it
5. Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By goPens71 - South Amboy, United States
Our family really enjoyed this park. From the zip lines to the wakeboarding our daughter and niece created long term memories. Even the old guy loved the Tarzan swing although my ribs may be hurting for the next few days. (I should have let go sooner). I’m not sure how enjoyable this place would be without limited capacity. Some lines were slow moving but somewhat expected. Check-in was easy since we completed our waivers at home. Limited tables so bringing your own chairs and blanket is highly recommended. We even brought in our own food. My wife and I consider this place the “Action Park” of Connecticut.
6. Copper Creek Mini Golf at Nature's Art Village
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
The newest addition to Nature's Art Village is Copper Creek Mini Golf, a one-of-a-kind, challenging, adventure mini golf course designed to test golfers both with their putting ability and their knowledge of minerals! Designed for ages 8 and up, this course is setup as an Old West mining town complete with saloon, mill, train station, water tower and more.
