 Family Activities
Mystic Adventure
Make learning fun by taking your family to explore the unique wonders of the underwater world at Mystic Aquarium, I-95 exit 90. This aquarium is home to a wide variety of marine life including beluga whales and sea lions. It is conveniently located near several shopping and dining destinations including Olde Mistick Village and downtown Mystic. At Olde Mystic Village, your family will be transported back in time to the 1700s and have the opportunity to browse through shops featuring unique items from around the world. At downtown Mystic, your family will be able to please even the pickiest of eaters at Mystic Pizza, a restaurant not only famous for its food but a movie of the same name. |
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Bridgeport Attractions
Take your family for a walk on the wild side at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, Rte. 8 Exit 4. The zoo is easy to navigate and has a number of interactive exhibits that are sure to keep the whole family engaged. After the zoo, stop by Captains Cove Seaport on historic Black Rock Harbor to take in the sights and grab a bite to eat. Along the seaport you will find the Naugatuck Lighthouse as well as an array of quant little stores and restaurants including Captain's Cove Restaurant. This 400 seat restaurant is open seasonally from May through September. Its menu ranges from seafood to hot dogs and hamburgers. Entertainment is provided on Sunday afternoons to complete your dining experience.
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Lake Compounce - Bristol, CT
Here is your chance to add a little excitement and adventure into your life. Centrally located in CT, Lake Compounce has been providing its visitors with thrills for over 160 years & is considered America's oldest operating amusement park!! It's time to bring out the child in you and treat you and your family to a fun-filled day. With major improvements to the park since 1996 (totaling more than $60 million), one should not have to look very far to find a ride to enjoy. While it can't complete with heavyweights like Six Flags, Lake Compounce offers the next best thing. Its visitors will surely enjoy their unique layout that blends together nicely a combination of amusement rides and water rides. The infamous "Boulder Dash" roller coaster and the "Mammoth Falls" raft adventure are guaranteed to leave a smile on your face while providing you with much excitement. So stop delaying, pack the family into the car and make the journey to this wonderful, little amusement park. For more information on pricing and hours, please visit them at www.lakecompounce.com.
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