Mystic Country, Connecticut

Hands-on Fun at Mystic Aquarium

What does a shark or a ray feel like? With the Ray Touch Pool and new Shark Encounters, kids can find out. And with the new Jellies exhibit and Sense-Sational Seas (exploring cool animal senses) there’s even more hands-on fun.

Fun for Kids at Mystic Seaport

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.

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

Enjoy a 2 1/2 hour narrated journey through the scenic CT River Valley aboard the only Steam Train & Riverboat connection in the USA! Make any occasion special aboard the Essex Clipper Dinner Train, May through October.

Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum

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.

Family Fun Mystic Country

Got kids? We’ve got just what they’re interested in – trains, boats, subs, dinosaurs, sand, slides, even mini-golf – at four of Mystic Country’s best-loved attractions!

The Dinosaur Place

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.

Mashantucket Pequot Museum

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.

Tree House Arcade at Foxwoods

Foxwoods has a multi-level arcade that offers over 100 of today’s top games, allowing young players to earn tickets as they play. And the 5,500 square foot pool at MGM Grand is a dream for kids and parents alike.

Kids Quest at Mohegan Sun

Mohegan Sun also has Kids Quest, an arcade at Mohegan Sun which is considered a child’s paradise.