Connecticut
Field Trips
Annotated Lists
Day Trips
in Connecticut
Listed here are various website links that focus on family friendly
trips to take in CT, as well as other area events. The sites
may be helpful for spontaneous day-trip planning, or for more
organized, planned ahead event ideas. The primary focus on this
list, is for happenings in eastern Connecticut. From CT CHEER.
Aquariums
Mystic Aquarium
and Institute for Exploration
With a diverse range of age-specific educational programs and
engaging tours, we welcome students of all ages to discover and
learn about the wonders of our ocean planet. 55 Coogan Blvd.,
Mystic, (860) 572-5955
The Maritime
Aquarium at Norwalk
Explore the marine life and maritime culture of Long Island Sound.
Watch sharks, jellies, sea turtles, and more than 1,000 other
marine animals. 10 North Water St., Norwalk, (203) 852-0700
Amusment Parks
Quassy
Amusement Park
The "Quassy Classroom" will be the site of three different
workshops geared toward grades three and up, and the park will
also schedule physics and history tours. Lake Quassapaug, Rt.
64 - Middlebury, CT 06762, 1-800-FOR-PARK
Children's Museums
Stepping
Stones Museum for Children
An award-winning children's museum where children ages 10 and
under can explore a variety of exhibits and activities that inspire
an understanding of the world around them. Mathews Park, 303
West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850, (203) 899-0606.
Heritage
Connecticut Renaissance
Faire
Held in September and October each year. Has a special free day
just for kids. Putnam CT 06260.
Mashantucket Pequot
Museum & Research Center
See it with your eyes. Feel it in your heart. Life-size walk-through
dioramas that transport visitors into the past, to changing exhibits
and live performances of contemporary arts and cultures. 110
Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT 06338, (860) 396-6945.
Military History
Submarine Force Museum
Located on the Thames River in Groton, Connecticut, maintains
the world's finest collection of submarine artifacts. It is the
only submarine museum operated by the United States Navy. Tour
the Nautilus, the first atomic submarine. 800-343-0079.
Industry & Technology
Factory
Tours
Visit and learn about the industries that
make our state great. Members may submit reviews of their favorite
field trips.
Natural History
Yale Peabody Museum
of Natural History
From Egyptian mummies to saber-toothed cats to the once mighty
dinosaurs - you can find it all. 170 Whitney Avenue (street address),
Box 208118, New Haven, CT 06520-8118, (203) 432-3738
Science
Science Center
of Connecticut
Come explore science in the Science Center of Connecticut's playground
for your mind. 950 Trout Brook Dr., West Hartford, (860) 231-2824
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