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Connecticut Day Trips Guide

Jun 9 2012
Connecticut Day Trips Guide

Sometimes you just have a day or two to get away with the family. You don't want to have to travel too far while doing something fun and entertaining for the whole clan. We've compiled a list of great day trip ideas here in Connecticut for you and your family. Enjoy these mini stay-cation ideas and have fun making memories.

Litchfield County Day Trips

‪A Daytrip to the Regina Laudis Abbey‬ Creche in Bethlehem, CT‪A Daytrip to the Regina Laudis Abbey‬ Creche in Bethlehem, CT
Fun Day Trip to Kent - in the Northwest Hills of ConnecticutFun Day Trip to Kent - in the Northwest Hills of Connecticut
Club Getaway: All Inclusive Family Vacation Camp Club Getaway: All Inclusive Family Vacation Camp
More Free Demo ClassesSpending the Day in Kent - in the Northwest Hills of Connecticut
Daytrip to the Sloane Stanley Museum and Connecticut Antique Machinery Museum in Kent, CTDaytrip to the Sloane Stanley Museum and Connecticut Antique Machinery Museum in Kent, CT

Fairfield County Day Trips

Five Fantastic Beach Day Trips near Fairfield County, CTFive Fantastic Beach Day Trips near Fairfield County, CT
Day Trip: Webb Mountain Discovery Zone in Monroe, CTDay Trip: Webb Mountain Discovery Zone in Monroe, CT
Fun Day Trips In and Around CT: Stamford Museum and Nature Center & Essex Steam TrainFun Day Trips In and Around CT: Stamford Museum and Nature Center & Essex Steam Train
Fairfield County Day Trip: Gone to the Beardsley ZooFairfield County Day Trip: Gone to the Beardsley Zoo
Fun Day Trips In and Around CT: Part 4 of a Series - Gillette Castle and Caumsett State Historic ParkFun Day Trips In and Around CT: Part 4 of a Series - Gillette Castle and Caumsett State Historic Park
Take a Day Trip to the Country: Easton, CTTake a Day Trip to the Country: Easton, CT
So Much to Do at the  Boothe Memorial Park in Stratford, CTSo Much to Do at the Boothe Memorial Park in Stratford, CT

Central CT Day Trips

Fun Day Trips In and Around CT: Part 2 of a Series - Collinsville & Dinosaur State ParkFun Day Trips In and Around CT: Part 2 of a Series - Collinsville & Dinosaur State Park
Science and Natural History Museum Day TripsScience and Natural History Museum Day Trips
Westmoor Park: Day Trip with Kids in Hartford County, ConnecticutWestmoor Park: Day Trip with Kids in Hartford County, Connecticut
Spending the Day Canoeing Down the Farmington River in Avon, CT Spending the Day Canoeing Down the Farmington River in Avon, CT
Fun Day Trips In and Around CT: Part 5 of a Series - Mark Twain House and Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center Fun Day Trips In and Around CT: Part 5 of a Series - Mark Twain House and Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center
A Visit to the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford (and a pit stop to Avery's Sodas in New Britain)A Visit to the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford (and a pit stop to Avery's Sodas in New Britain)

Eastern CT Day Trips

Day Trip: Heading out to check out the Connecticut College Lacrosse TeamDay Trip: Heading out to check out the Connecticut College Lacrosse Team
Day Trip: Travel Back In Time at The Dinosaur Place in Oakdale ConnecticutDay Trip: Travel Back In Time at The Dinosaur Place in Oakdale Connecticut
Weekend Getaway: Family Fun in Mystic, ConnecticutWeekend Getaway: Family Fun in Mystic, Connecticut
Our Day Trip with the Kids to Old Saybrook, ConnecticutOur Day Trip with the Kids to Old Saybrook, Connecticut
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Day Trip to Stone Barns in Sleepy HollowDay Trip to Stone Barns in Sleepy Hollow
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