Mystic Country, Connecticut

In Mystic

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center

109 Pequotsepos Road
Mystic, CT 06355

860 536 1216

Since 1946 the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center has provided the community with experiential science programs and activities. 10 miles of trails, live animals, and a natural history museum.

Hands-on Fun at Mystic Aquarium

55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355

860 572 5955

Touch a shark, feed a ray, cradle a crab, come nose-to-nose with a beluga whale and listen an African penguin's heartbeat. Engaging sea lion shows, state-of-the-art technology touch displays and stimulating Nautilus Live Theater and 4-D Theater shows make ...

Argia Mystic Cruises

15 Holmes Street
Mystic, CT 06355

860 536 0416

Step aboard the traditional sailing ship ARGIA for a relaxing sightseeing cruise. Enjoy a leisurely cruise down the Mystic River and smooth sailing in Fishers Island Sound. USCG certified. Located in Historic Downtown Mystic.

Fun for Kids at Mystic Seaport

75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355

860-572-0711

Mystic Seaport has plenty for busy kids to do – climb kid-sized wooden boats, learn the Skills of a Sailor, or visit a children’s museum. Or take a carriage ride or go out rowing with the entire family.

On the Coast

Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum

1 Crystal Lake Road
Groton, CT 06340

860 694 3558

Home of the Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered vessel and the first ship to go to the North Pole, The Submarine Force Museum traces the development of the “Silent Service” from the 1700s to more recent Ohio and Virginia class submarines.

In the Country

Mashantucket Pequot Museum

110 Pequot Trail
Mashantucket, CT 06338

800 411 9671

Journey back 18,000 years to discover the native and natural history of southeastern Connecticut. Award-winning museum includes interactive exhibits, dioramas, historic artifacts,movies, observation tower, restaurant, gift shop. Open year round.

The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art Village

1650 Hartford New London Tpk
Oakdale, CT 06370

860 443 4367

Explore over 1.5 miles of trails in a 60-acre dinosaur-themed park, filled with 30 life-size dinos. Wander a"MAZE"asaurus - New England's largest self-standing maze; play at Splashpad - a zero-depth aquatic park w/dino-themed water cannons and much more.

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1650 Hartford New London Tpk
Oakdale, CT
860 443 4367
860 443 0253 fax

www.thedinosaurplace.com

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Discover a land before time at The Dinosaur Place where you can explore over 1.5 miles of prehistoric trails in a 60-acre dinosaur-themed park filled with 30 life-sized dinosaurs. This interactive Outdoor Adventure also includes the a"MAZE"asaurus -- New England's largest self-standing maze; Monty's Playground and Space Net; and the Splashpad - A zero-depth aquatic park complete with dinosaur-themed water cannons and much more. Venture indoors to the Activity Center where you can learn to pan for "gold" in Thunder Creek; Help to uncover a dinosaur fossil in the Bone Zone; or dig for gems and polished stones in our Jackpot Mine. Each activity comes with a take-home treasure that is yours to keep! Explore our Shops for educational science & learning toys, beautiful jewelry, beads, ancient fossils, minerals, crystals, and more. Educational programs and group rates are available.

Travel indoors to our hands-on activity center where you can dig for gems in Jackpot Mine, pan for "gold" in Thunder Creek, and uncover a dinosaur fossil as part of a team of junior paleontologists in the Bone Zone. Best of all, everything you find you get to keep!

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