Whether you’re looking for fun day trip ideas during spring break or just over a weekend… we have a list of family friendly options that everyone will enjoy! Best of all they are all under 2 hours from Stamford. Scroll down to check out the list!
Connecticut Science Center
Explore more than 165 thrilling hands-on exhibits at the Connecticut Science Center! You’ll build, design, touch, learn, race, and much more. Plus, rotating traveling exhibits mean there’s always something NEW to discover.
250 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT
About 1 hour, 25 minutes from Stamford
Kent Falls State Park
At Kent Falls State Park, see the waterfalls, walk across the covered bridge, hike the falls 1/4 mile up along the stair pathway see the water rushing 250 feet down into a reflecting pool that joins with Housatonic River. Trout Park, Kent Falls offers a chance to fish and have a picnic.
462 Kent Cornwall Rd, Kent, CT
About 1 hour, 25 minutes from Stamford
The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum
The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum is five acres ropes courses and ziplines in more than 180 treetop platforms connected by ladders, bridges and 24 ziplines. For everyone age 5+.
4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
About 40 minutes from Stamford
The Bronx Zoo
At The Bronx Zoo, visit the baby animals! At the Gelada Reserve, you might spot the newest addition to the troop. A pygmy slow loris is the first primate to be born in our newest exhibit, the World of Darkness. We also recently welcomed a baby nyala to African Plains, new panther chameleons to Madagascar!, and a new aardvark to Carter Giraffe Building.
About 40 minutes from Stamford
The New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show
The New York Botanical Garden’s Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle is exciting for everyone to see! Open through April 26.
About 40 minutes from Stamford
The PEZ Visitor Center
The PEZ Visitor Center is over 4,000 square feet dedicated to all things PEZ! See the largest, most comprehensive collection of PEZ memorabilia on public display in the world, PEZ motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers, the world’s largest PEZ dispenser, viewing area into our production area, PEZ trivia game, retail area, interactive historical time line and much more.
35 Prindle Hill Road, Orange, CT
About 45 minutes from Stamford
Great Wolf Lodge Connecticut
Splash into non-stop excitement and adventure with our 91,000-square-feet indoor water park kept at a warm 84 degrees year-round, dry land attractions, free daily activities, signature suites, delicious dining options and much more! It’s an easy and hassle-free experience so your pack can enjoy a world of fun—all under one roof.
201 Rainmaker Drive, Mashantucket, CT
About 1 hour, 50 minutes from Stamford
Legoland New York
Rides, games, building and lots of fun… visit Legoland New York for the day! Be sure to check out their newest exhibit, the all-new indoor LEGO Ferrari Build & Race experience!
1 Legoland Blvd, Goshen, NY
About 1 hour, 10 minutes from Stamford
The Slime Lab
Make memories that stretch, sparkle and squish at The Slime Lab! Make your own slime and visit the exhibits to play with slime of all kinds.
144 Oxford Rd unit 2C, Oxford CT
About 45 minutes from Stamford
Head to the Connecticut Shoreline
Click here for a list of must try restaurants, activities and more on the Connecticut Shoreline!