Outdoor Adventures Guide: Hiking, Camping, & More in Connecticut

Find the best places to go hiking, camping, zip lining, boating, visiting local parks and gardens, and more in and around New York City.
Spotlight Outdoors Fun in Connecticut
While big kids zip through the treetops, preschoolers can play in the Adventure Playground in Storrs. Photo courtesy of Adventure Park
Zip Lines and Ropes Courses in Connecticut for Outdoor Family Adventures
Outdoor fun and healthy activity await at one of the top Connecticut playgrounds! Jonathan's Dream playground photo courtesy of O'Brien & Sons
Top Connecticut Playgrounds That Families Will Love
Head to the shore this summer 2025 for the top Connecticut beaches that are great for families. Photo courtesy of Mommy Poppins
19 Connecticut Area Beaches That Are Great for Families
Rail Explorers offers a variety of rail trail experiences to bike in New York state.
Best Biking Rail Trails near NYC: Get Your Rail Explorers Off-Road
With hiking, swimming, and family fun, explore the wondrous waterfalls in Connecticut waiting for you! Photo courtesy of Mommy Poppins
Wondrous, Wild Waterfalls in Connecticut
Photo courtesy of Flamig Farm
Best Petting Zoos in Connecticut: Animals Up Close at Farms and Petting Zoos

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