Things to do in Groton with kids

If you are looking for that classic New England adventure, Connecticut is the place to head. It’s charming, quaint, and and utterly beautiful place to take kids. It’s also very close to big cities like Boston or New York, so you don’t have to travel far to find paradise!

Embrace the relationship with the ocean with adventures like Mystic Whaler Cruises or Sheffield Island Lighthouse Tour.  Expose kids to the incredible wildlife with Mystic Aquarium (they can even touch a stingray!) or Action Wildlife Park. 

Entertainment and education? A parents dream! This Constitution State has incredible museums – from the science-tastic Bridgeport Discovery Museum to the very colorful Barker Character Comic and Cartoon Museum. 

Dinosaurs? In Connecticut? You bet! Dinosaur State Park have incredible displays, and history continues with the Mark Twain House and Historic Ship Nautilus. 

Connecticut is filled with creativity and art, so why not get kids involved with activities like Pottery Piazza or Art Plus Studio? The whole family can get involved!

Connecticut is an incredibly family friendly with wonderful places to visit with kids. It really does feel like arriving home.

There are so many fun things to do in Groton with kids, we have a feeling you just might not want to leave!

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  • Galaxy Roller Rink

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    1 mile
    Groton, CT
    Public skate sessions and lessons at this fun roller rink in Connecticut! With birthday parties too!
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  • Mystic Whaler Cruises

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    1 mile
    New London, CT
    One of a kind Tall Ship adventure to be had - from lunch cruises to 5 day cruises. Beautiful sailing tours around the Connecticut coast.
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  • Historic Ship Nautilus

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    3 miles
    Groton, CT
    Kids will get a great insight into the lives of the men who sail the depths of the ocean in this fascinating submarine visit, with an educational museum with the world's finest collection of interesting…
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  • The DNA EpiCenter

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    3 miles
    New London, CT
    Welcome to the DNA EpiCenter, where promoting the understanding of the science of life to people of all ages is our mission.
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  • Ocean Beach Park

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    3 miles
    New London, CT
    Beach fun in New London with a fun boardwalk, rides, mini golf, and water park!
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  • Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut

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    6 miles
    East Lyme, CT
    Hands-on fun in Connecticut for kids who love to learn through play, with indoor and outdoor exhibits perfect for those up to 9 years!
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  • Mystic Aquarium

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    7 miles
    Stonington, CT
    Explore the ocean without every getting wet! Amazing encounters, from the splash of a beluga whale, to being nose to nose with a penguin - a family fun aquarium experience in Connecticut.
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  • Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

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    7 miles
    Stonington, CT
    We are a combination wildlife sanctuary, visitor attraction and educational facility. The Center features all-new exhibits highlighting the habitats and wildlife of southeastern Connecticut, as well as eight miles of trails that wind through a…
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  • The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village

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    9 miles
    Montville, CT
    Take a family photo under the belly of the 40-foot tall Brachiosaurus – the tallest dinosaur ever discovered, and large enough to drive a car under! Also a museum and Discovery Depot!
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  • Misquamicut State Beach

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    14 miles
    Westerly, RI
    One of the state's most popular beaches with over a half mile of beach front. There are also many local attractions for children. This modern pavilion includes many new concepts including rails, outside showers, tower…
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  • Strawberry Park

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    14 miles
    Preston, CT
    offers wooded and open campsites, RV trailers and log cabin rentals, with pet friendly options available and features including 3 swimming pools, a recreation centre and arcade, plus led activities in summer.
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  • Atlantic Beach Park

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    15 miles
    Westerly, RI
    That classic beach front fun with an antique band organ, charming carousel, and fun kiddie amusement rides! There is even ice cream and an arcade!)
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  • Water Wizz of Westerly

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    15 miles
    Westerly, RI
    Make a SPLAH at this Rhode Island water park, with giant water slides, tunnels, and spills for all ages!
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  • Connecticut River Museum

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    16 miles
    Essex, CT
    Where the River comes to life. Located on the waterfront in historic Essex, the Connecticut River Museum is the perfect place to explore the heritage and experience the wonders of New England’s Great River.
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  • Essex Steam Train and Riverboat

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    17 miles
    Essex, CT
    Steam train and riverboat adventures in Connecticut perfect for the whole family! Dinner train trips also
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  • Gillette Castle

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    19 miles
    East Haddam, CT
    It looks like a medieval fortress, but a step inside the stone castle reveals the built-in couches, table trackway, and woodcarvings that all point to the creative genius that was William Gillette.
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  • Burlingame State Park

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    21 miles
    Charlestown, RI
    This very popular state recreation area offers 50 fireplaces, toilets, drinking water, a swimming beach and a nearby DEM boat launch for boating and fishing.
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  • RecPlex Park and Spray Park

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    21 miles
    Colchester, CT
    Fun family park with sporting complexes, and a popular splash park! Great family fun in Colchester!
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  • Waters Edge Family Campground

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    23 miles
    Lebanon, CT
    A beautiful family Connecticut campground on the shores of a 10 acre, spring fed lake with activities and family fun!
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  • Stepping Stone Ranch

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    24 miles
    West Greenwich, RI
    A fun, family-oriented horse farm that offers trail riding, english and western lessons, riding camps, and much more!
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  • Bounce Fun Center

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    24 miles
    Clinton, CT
    offers a range of inflatable slides, obstacle courses and classic bounce houses for all ages to play on plus video game arcade.
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  • Boss Ice Arena

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    30 miles
    South Kingstown, RI
    Boss Ice Arena is located at the University of Rhode Island athletic complex in Kingstson. The arena is open for public skating and figure skating sessions.
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  • Children’s Museum of the East End

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    30 miles
    Bridgehampton, NY
    A fun and interactive museum showcasing what makes the East End special, with emphasis on those who call it home! Great learning experience for kids in New York!
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  • Roger W. Wheeler State Beach

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    30 miles
    Narragansett, RI
    acilities and Activities include: Restrooms, Restrooms for the Disabled, Parking, Beach, Pavilion with Coin Operated Hot Showers, Playground, Picnic Tables, Concession and Swimming.
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  • Yawgoo Valley Ski and Water Park

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    31 miles
    Exeter, RI
    Enjoy the ONLY ski area in Rhode Island, along with a seasonal water park for kids to make a splash in! Hit the slopes!
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  • Rock Spot Climbing Peace Dale

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    31 miles
    South Kingstown, RI
    Great indoor climbing fun in Rhode Island for all experience levels, with instructions, bouldering, and camps!
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  • Adventureland of Narragansett

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    32 miles
    Narragansett, RI
    Charming and enchanting family fun in Rhode Island with this amusement park - great for all ages!
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  • South County Museum

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    33 miles
    Narragansett, RI
    The mission of the South County Museum is to inspire wonder and a better understanding of the agricultural and rural village life in coastal Rhode Island before the emergence of suburban communities.
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  • Connecticut Archaeology Center

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    33 miles
    Mansfield, CT
    The Museum of Natural History and Connecticut Archaeology Center are home to the University of Connecticut's Anthropological Collections and repre- sents the single largest repository of Connecticut Native American, colonial and industrial artifacts in existence.
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  • Kidcity Childrens Museum

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    33 miles
    Middletown, CT
    Imaginative play in Connecticut for kids up to 7 years with handmade, one of a kind exhibits that encourage creativity, exploration and imagination!
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  • Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park

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    33 miles
    Portland, CT
    More than just a park in Portland, with activities like cliff jumping, rock climbing, zip lines, kayaking, and even diving!
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  • Biomes Marine Biology Center

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    34 miles
    North Kingstown, RI
    Biomes is a privately owned marine science education center focusing on hands-on programs for students and families in Southern New England.
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  • Horse Listeners Orchard

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    34 miles
    Ashford, CT
    Kids farm fun in Connecticut with fruit picking, fishing, horse riding and more!
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  • The New England Wireless and Steam Museum

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    35 miles
    East Greenwich, RI
    The Museum is an electrical and mechanical engineering museum emphasizing the beginnings of radio and steam power. The museum honors engineers who achieved greatness and served the public good by analyzing and solving tough engineering…
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  • Fish Family Farm

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    35 miles
    Bolton, CT
    Farm fun where kids can observe the milking and bottling process right there in the barn, pet the cows, watch milk being bottled and then taste a scoop of homemade ice cream!
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  • Adventure Park at Storrs

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    35 miles
    Mansfield, CT
    Adventure is waiting for those active kids over 7 years who want an adventure in the Connecticut tree tops!
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  • Smith’s Castle

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    36 miles
    North Kingstown, RI
    A step back in time as you experience Rhode Island in the 1600s! A fascinating historical experience for the whole family on your day out together.
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  • Lutz Childrens Museum

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    36 miles
    Manchester, CT
    The mission of the Lutz Children's Museum shall be to provide a multi-faceted museum for children to explore culture, history, and the natural sciences through internal and external exhibits, programs, and experiences.
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  • BounceU of North Branford

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    36 miles
    North Branford, CT
    Bouncing everywhere! BounceU specialize in children's birthday parties, as well as fun open bouncing play!
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  • Dinosaur State Park

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    37 miles
    Rocky Hill, CT
    We are one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America. Beneath our geodesic dome, you will find an exceptional display of early Jurassic fossil tracks that were made 200 million years ago.
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