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: 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: Middlebury, Connecticut Years Active: 1908 – Active Quassy Amusement Park is old-school. Think faded paint and creaky rides mixed in with a few surprisingly fun coasters. It’s got a small-town fair feel with a side of lakefront charm. You won’t find cutting-edge thrills, but sometimes that’s a good thing, especially with little ones. Quassy’s…
Location: Bristol, Connecticut Years Active: 1846 – Active Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Bristol, Connecticut, Lake Compounce stands as one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the United States, boasting a rich history that dates back to its inception in 1846. With its picturesque setting on the shores of a serene lake, this…
Location: Bristol, Connecticut Years Active: 1846 – Active Lake Compounce is an amusement park located in Bristol and Southington, Connecticut. Opened in 1846, it is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States. It spans 332 acres, which includes a beach and a water park called Crocodile Cove included in the price of admission….
