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Connecticut Road trip & Field Trip Resources
Traveling the United States to learn geography & history hands-on is the best way to make all those boring facts and dates stick in your kids’ memory. It’s true – at least with most kids. These Connecticut road trip & field trip resources will help you learn on location using the world as your classroom. Keep reading for exciting and memorable activities and attractions all found in “The Constitution State” – Connecticut.
Best places to visit for Connecticut Road Trips or Field Trips
What’s a road trip? In our family, it’s a series of car journeys from one destination to another to do a field trip. 5-day road trip usually means at least three of those days will be filled with activities and attractions. But if you live locally or regionally, you may decide to take that road trip in smaller chunks and plan several field trips around the great state of Connecticut. Below are all the resources you need. Included are super fun ideas that will also catapult your child’s learning. So have fun using the world as your classroom with intentional family travel. Let’s Go To Connecticut!
Connecticut Historical Sites & Parks
- Mystic Seaport: Museum in Mystic, Connecticut
- Mark Twain House: Historical landmark in Hartford, Connecticut.
- Rocky Neck State Park: State park in East Lyme, Connecticut.
- USS Nautilus: Historic submarine in Gordon, Connecticut.
- Hammonasset Beach State Park: State park in Madison, Connecticut.
- Wickham Park: Park in Manchester, Connecticut.
- Dinosaur State Park and Arboretum: Natural history preserve in Rocky Hill, Connecticut
- Thimble Islands: Archipelago in the southeast corner of Branford, Connecticut.
Connecticut Museums & Galleries
- Wadsworth Atheneum: Art museum in Hartford, Connecticut.
- Connecticut Science Center: Science museum in Hartford, Connecticut.
- Yale University Art Gallery: Art gallery in New Haven, Connecticut.
- Florence Griswold Museum – Art museum.
- Carnegie Hall – Visit the world-famous concert hall for family field trips and concerts.
Connecticut Amusement Parks & Outdoor Activities
- Lake Compounce: Amusement park in Bristol, Connecticut.
- Quassy Amusement Park: Amusement park in Middlebury, Connecticut.
- Ski Sundown: Ski area in New Hartford, Connecticut.
Connecticut Zoo & Aquariums
- Mystic Aquarium: Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut.
- Maritime Aquarium: Aquarium in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Connecticut Historic Landmarks
Connecticut’s rich history can be found by exploring famous landmarks. This list is just a few of the best. Pick the ones you want to visit and start planning your visit to learn more about Connecticut landmarks.
- The Charles W. Morgan
- State Capitol
- Mark Twain House
- Old Newgate Prison
- Fort Griswold
- Gillette Castle
- Yale University
- Harkness Memorial State Park
- Weir Farm National Historic Site
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Connecticut – Places To Visit For Virtual Travel & Learning
Connecticut offers so many exciting things to do! Are you finding it hard to fit it all in or afford to do it all while you are visiting? Luckily, there are great online resources at many of the museums and parks so you can keep learning about Connecticut.
Make the most of learning about Connecticut by taking a few virtual field trips and incorporating the Connecticut State Study pack into your pre-and post-visit activities. Your kids will enjoy hands-on activities and museums more when they have a little understanding of the people and places they will be visiting. Add in a good book, some digital activities to learn history and geography, and some super art for easy ways to inspire and educate. It’s all in these US State Study resources.
Connecticut – Use The World As Your Classroom
The Connecticut State Study pack makes it easy for your family to have fun learning about Connecticut at home (virtually) or on the road.
Learn About Connecticut’s Famous People
- Ethan Allan – craftsman
- Benedict Arnold – soldier/spy
- Phineas T. Barnum – entertainer
- Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) – author
- Samuel Colt -inventor
- Charles Goodyear -inventor
- Nathan Hale – soldier/spy
- Harriet Beecher Stowe – abolitionist & author
- Noah Webster – lexicographer & author
- George H. W. Bush – 41st President of the United States of America
Learn About Connecticut’s Famous Landmarks:
- The Charles W. Morgan
- State Capitol
- Mark Twain House
- Old Newgate Prison
- Fort Griswold
- Gillette Castle
- Yale University
- Harkness Memorial State Park
- Weir Farm National Historic Site
You will also find resources for science, art, and geography to round out a packed week (or longer) of learning resources for kids aged 3rd grade to 12th grade.
The Connecticut State Study pack has all the resources in a PDF. You and your kids can pick and choose which ones you want to complete. It is a carefully curated course for middle/high schoolers. There are exciting videos and selected lessons so your family can easily learn online.
Use the world as your classroom
Learn History Before, During & After Your trip
More American History Resources
- Native American Tribal Chiefs Unit Study
- Native American Coloring Book Series
- Black Inventors Unit Study
- More African-American History Resources
Literature
An excellent online literature study resource is Literary Adventures for Kids. They have book studies for a broad age range. These book studies are thoroughly enjoyable and will help meet any of your literature requirements for elementary & high school. Their American Classics Literature Study for Teens covers many of the books you will want to consider adding to your State Study.
Planning a Connecticut road trip to the Northeast?
Extend your Connecticut road trip. Vermont, Maine, & Massachusetts are top stops for families that love to use the world as their textbook. These posts will help you homeschool, travel, and learn together. Have fun! Below are a few more resources to help you use the world as your classroom.
- 51 United States Worksheet Packs for Kids & Teens
- Biggest Museums in USA
- Gas Saving Tips for Your Next Family Road Trip
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