Location: East Windsor, Connecticut Years Active: 1940 – Active The Connecticut Trolley Museum lets you jump aboard actual trolleys from another time. These aren’t just displays – they’re time machines! The rumble of the tracks, the clang of the bell… it’s way better than any history textbook. This place isn’t only for trolley nerds (though…
Location: Orlando, Florida Years Active: 2015- Active ICON Park Orlando it’s loud, it’s sometimes cheesy, and it’s a blast! This place is pure Florida energy – think giant rides, flashing lights, and enough sugar to keep you buzzing all night. It’s the perfect spot to let loose and make some memories… maybe even slightly questionable…
Location: Middlefield, Connecticut Years Active: 2013 – Active Forget those fancy ski resorts with their overpriced lattes and snooty crowds. Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort is where you go for real fun on the slopes. Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing – they’ve got all the winter classics, and some crazy festivals too (think live music…
Location: Niantic, Connecticut Years Active: 1992 – Active Okay parents, let’s be honest. Sometimes dragging kids to a museum feels like torture. But the Children’s Museum of Southeastern Connecticut? That’s a whole different story. This place understands kids. They get that learning is way more fun when it’s messy, loud, and a little bit crazy….
Location: Mystic, Connecticut Years Active: 1973 – Active Mystic Aquarium isn’t your average sea life exhibit. Sure, it’s got the cute seals and penguins, but this place dives deeper. They’re big into research and saving ocean animals, which you’ll get to see firsthand. Their beluga whales are a must-see – you won’t find these gentle…
Location: Portland, Connecticut Years Active: 2012 – Active Think you’re tough enough for Brownstone Adventure Sports Park? They took this old quarry and turned it into the ultimate test of guts. Cliff jumping, wild water contraptions, zip lines that feel way too high… you’ll be signing waivers before you know it. It’s the kind of…
Location: Orlando, Florida Years Active: 2015 – Active Crayola Experience Orlando is a mess… in the best way possible! Kids (and creative adults) go wild with color at this Florida Mall attraction. Get ready to make your own crayons, melt them into crazy shapes, and even star in a coloring page. Pro tip: weekdays are…
Location: Goshen, Connecticut Years Active: 1989 – Active Action Wildlife Foundation isn’t your standard zoo. This place is wild. They’ve been around since 1989, tucked away in Goshen, Connecticut. It’s all about getting up close with amazing creatures, but there’s a conservation mission running deep too. Get ready to see animals you won’t find anywhere…
Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut Years Active: 1922 – Active Forget what you think you know about zoos. Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, Connecticut, ain’t no Disneyfied animal theme park. It’s smaller, a little worn around the edges…and honestly? Way more interesting because of it. This place has history, and it’s not afraid to show it. The Beardsley…
Location: Littleton, Colorado Years Active: 1967 – Active Forget those dusty museum vibes. The Littleton Historical Museum isn’t just about old stuff. It brings Colorado history to life! Their recreated 19th-century farm? You’ll practically smell the baking bread and feel the horse reins in your hands. It’s way more than just looking at faded photos….
