Amusement Parks
Connecticut's amusement parks -- from Ocean Beach Park in New London, CT to Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, CT, and more -- are a great haven for families with children, young folks, and singles looking for traditional outdoor fun, rides, games and competitions, pools and water parks , summer food, and other light-hearted family fun. The amusement parks of Connecticut have built a strong following in families generation after generation, a testament to their staying power for kids and parents.
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Oakdale, CT
The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art Village
1650 Hartford-New London Tpke. (Rt. 85) 860-443-4367Prepare to meet over 60 prehistoric beasts at New England’s largest dino-themed park
Ready to hunt for some dinosaurs? At The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village, there are over 60 life-sized replicas of the big beasts waiting for you along an easy-to-walk, 1-5-mile nature trail. The largest dino-themed park in New England, the park also features a Splash Pad with waterfalls and dueling water cannons, a challenging maze, a T-Rex Tower with dozens of obstacles, playgrounds for all ages, an 18-hole mini-golf course and, at Lapilli Landing, an equestrian-themed pedal-car track and a train ride, among other attractions. You can shop for crystals, beads, toys and antiques; pan for fools gold nuggets at Thunder Creek; and dig for crystals and minerals in a one-of-a-kind replica silver mine. A Genius Museum offers a retro trip through technological advances in everyday life.