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  • Trip Ideas
  • Family Fun

9 Zoos in Connecticut Your Kids Will Love!

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Visiting the zoo with your kids is a must-do at least once in your life. It’s educational and fun for everyone that goes. Not all of the zoos in Connecticut are created equal, though. That’s why we’ve done the (very fun) leg work to give you the 9 very best zoos that your kids will […]

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The 10 Best Small Towns in Connecticut

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You may think Connecticut is just a stop along the way to New York or Massachusetts, but Connecticut has a lot of its own charm and grace to offer. If you already live here, then you may have seen some of it yourself, but in case you are planning a vacation or some time away,

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The 10 Best Seafood Restaurants in CT

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Connecticut is a gorgeous coastal state with so much nature, fun attractions, and historic elements that draw people to keep on visiting! If you live here, then you are double lucky because there is so much good cuisine nearby to satisfy your pallets and keep you on your toes – the seafood restaurants in CT

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Indoor Activities for Kids in Connecticut

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Finding indoor activities for kids in Connecticut for kids to do is always a challenge. With varying interests and attention spans, it can be difficult to entertain them and keep them occupied. Especially if you also want to give them innovative ways to learn new things, doing everything at home can get monotonous and boring.

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The 10 Absolute Best Arcades in Connecticut in 2023

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 If you’re looking for something fun to do this summer that’s friendly for all age groups, then we hope you like arcades! They are the best option for having all kinds of different amusements, games, and activities for the whole family to do! Planning a day trip with friends? Or a family fun day? We’ve

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The Top 10 Totally Free Things to do in New Haven

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 If you are a Connecticut local, then you may already know that there are tons of cities with all different kinds of charm and unique places to visit – and tons of free things to do. New Haven is no exception. New Haven is a huge attraction in Connecticut, bringing people from all around the

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The Top 10 Winter Activities in Connecticut

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Connecticut winters can be brutal, and make you want to stay huddled up inside next to the fire with hot cocoa, but on the bright and sunny days, the outdoor activities are so fun they warm you right up. We wanted to help you find some fun activities to keep busy with when winter comes.

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Top 10 Pumpkin Patches in Connecticut for 2023

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New England looks beautiful during every season; summer, winter, fall, and spring, but there is something special about the fall season. Many festivities begin in the fall, and pumpkin patches in Connecticut open up. Some of them even have apple picking farms nearby, or local farmers markets that have been around for years. The best

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The Top 10 Places for Skiing in Connecticut

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 Winter in Connecticut attracts people from across the New England area and even other neighboring states. That is probably because Connecticut has a lot to offer in terms of fun winter activities. From ice skating to ski resorts, you can find something in Connecticut no matter what part of the state you live in. If

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7 Fun Alpaca Farms in Connecticut to Visit with your Kids

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With the summer months in Connecticut continuing, it’s the perfect time to find new family-oriented places to spend the long days. Alpacas may seem like they can only be seen in exotic zoos or in their natural habitat, but there are actually some really fun alpaca farms in Connecticut where you can check out the

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