Location: West Hartford
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Top 8 Things to do Good for Kids in West Hartford, Connecticut (CT)
West Hartford is an affluent suburb located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. Located 5 miles (8.0 km) west of downtown Hartford, the population was 63,268 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in West Hartford
1. Mission Escape Games
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 353 reviews
Mission Escape Games strives to provide a unique escape room experience where our players - you! - can challenge your mind and work with others as a team to escape your puzzles. Make a reservation for your group and have fun with us today! At Mission Escape Games, we do our absolute best to ensure a great experience for you. All of our puzzles are 100% original and we update and change them out o
Reviewed By kristy072021 - Willimantic, United States
Love it all Gaby was an excellent guide Have a lot of fun with my friends Definitely will go again ????
2. Elizabeth Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 418 reviews
This walkers' haven, with several gardens along its wildflower trail, a lovely pond and sports and concert facilities, is best known for its magnificent rose garden, with 800 varieties of roses.
Reviewed By Waterfallz
This is a beautiful park with lovely pond and famous Rose Gardens; also Heirloom Rose Garden and stunning Shade Gardens, Tulip Gardens, Perennial Garden, Iris Garden, Herb Garden and more.The accreditation of Elizabeth Park's Kim Arboretum occurred in 2019. Wedding ceremonies in the Rose Garden and other gardens are frequent. The Pond House Restaurant has (seasonal) outdoor seating options as well as indoor seating year round. Food is very good; decor is eclectic - something for everyone - and reasonably priced. There is also a lovely wedding/event venue in the building. There are well-used walking trails, green houses, a playground and more.
3. The Center & The Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Boomertraveller1948 - West Hartford, United States
These two venues in the center of West Hartford harbor a plethora of places for all ages. From the Noah Webster Library on South Main with an amazing children's area and various events for all ages to specialty clothing stores such as B&K on Farmington Avenue as well as many restaurants for all tastes, this area has it all. Barnes & Noble, Crate & Barrel, West Elm, a movie theater, and a gaming store, are just a few of the many shops in this area. Come for coffee at Starbuck's or Sofia's and stay the day.
4. Westmoor Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
5. West Hartford Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By MGoz77 - West Hartford, United States
Amazing scencery, hiking, biking and walking trails. Well maintained & it’s sometimes hard to believe it’s in West Hartford! We have seen plenty of wildlife in here too which a cool—Bald Eagles & Red Tailed hawks; Bear; Bobcat; Ducks; coyotes; Lots of deer; and friendly dogs and people!
6. Fernridge Park
7. Blue Back Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
This shopping district in the town center of West Hartford are a Whole Foods, REI, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and over 30 other stores, boutique shops, eateries and entertainment options. The shopping center and Criterion Cinemas movie theater are easily to accessed from two garages and on-street parking.
8. The Children's Museum of Connecticut
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 125 reviews
The Children's Museum in West Hartford, Connecticut offers hands-on fun with science and nature for younger children and families, school and community groups, and home schooled children. At the Museum and in classrooms throughout Connecticut, we encourage children to become creative thinkers and lifelong learners. Children engage in our interactive labs, workshops, multi-sensory exhibits and demonstrations, a live wildlife sanctuary, state-of-the art digital science dome planetarium shows and movies, vacation camps, sleepovers, birthday parties, scout activities, and special events. Our unique Children's Museum Preschool, co-located on our West Hartford campus, integrates science experiences into early childhood learning. Nearby Roaring Brook Nature Center in Canton offers environmental exhibits, nature programs, concerts and acres of outdoor hiking, bird watching, and winter cross-country skiing.
Reviewed By susanbredhoff - Hartford, United States
It is always a fun day whenever we took the grandchild to This Museum. Not only are the animals usually at a height that children can easily view but the other exhibits are interactive and great fun. Kids can let off some steam in the playrooms where they can safely climb and go down slides. The science interactive exhiibit entices children to challenge their minds while having a great time.
