2014 Top 20 Places To Take Kids In and Around Hartford!

Connecticut's Best for Kids in Hartford, Connecticut

Hartford and the surrounding area is rich in fun events and exciting places. The venues listed below are wildly popular with kids and families in our area. But don’t miss out on ALL the other wonderful places as well! Browse through our site and discover lots more to do! To stay on top of ALL of the opportunities for kids in our area, please make sure to sign up for our free weekly e-newsletter!

1. Connecticut Science Center

2. Mystic Aquarium

3. Newington Children's Theatre Company

4. The Bright Spot Children's Playspace

5. Kidcity

6. Lake Compounce

7. Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory & Gardens

8. Old Sturbridge Village

9. Quassy Amusement Park

10. The New Children's Museum

11.    Connecticut Children's Museum

12. Lutz Children's Museum

13. Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park

14. Flight Trampoline Park

15. Hammonasset Beach State Park

16. Bushnell Park

17. The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art Village

18. Gillette Castle State Park

19. Bounce Town

20. Dinosaur State Park

2014 Winners in Special Categories

In the second part of our survey, we asked readers to select their favorites in six categories. Here were their choices.