Connecticut in all its glory is proudly displayed here at the state's official museum that highlights the history of America's Constitution State. From its inception as a place for nutmeg dealers at the ports of New Haven and New London to the present day, everything you wanted to know about Connecticut can be found on this museum's walls and shelves. A couple of the highlights include the Joseph C. Mitchelson coin collection and the Freedom Trail Quilts. It's a great place for those who want to know more about these 'Nutmeggers', or how residents of the state are called.
Let your kid's imagination soar at the Amelia Park Children's Museum. This friendly museum is perfect for young children since they'll love all the interactive exhibits. Your kid can pretend to be an astronaut in the space exploration exhibit or act like a teller at the bank exhibit. There are also daily activates and special events, like craft hour and science demonstrations. This museum makes learning fun!
Nestled in Stratton Brook State Park in Connecticut is the picturesque Stratton Brook Pond. Surrounded by lush green trees, this pond is filled with a variety of trouts. Apart from fishing, visitors can also swim in this pond or relax by the sandy beach along the pond. This area features several picnic tables and BBQ grills, making it a great place to visit with family and friends during the warm summer months. Visitors can also hike along the state park’s trails and revel in the scenic surroundings.
A place brimming with excitement, Nomad's Adventure Quest is where you should be for a day of fun with the family. Featuring numerous video games, arcades, pool tables and bowling alleys, there is much to indulge in at this great venue. Challenge your friends to virtual race, shoot some hoops at the arcade basketball and play a round or two of pool. Nomads also features exclusive games such as laser tag, bumper cars, mini golf and indoor rock climbing. When all these games make you hungry head to the restaurant on site and feast on a scrumptious meal.