Family-Friendly Dinosaur Attractions In Connecticut To Visit Now

The latest Jurassic Park sequel opens next week, but if you don't want to wait for the movie we have quite a few superior dinosaur attractions in Connecticut.

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My mom took me to Yale's Peabody Museum back in the early 1970's for the first time, and I've been fascinated with this wonderful place since. The Peabody Museum was shut down for a good chunk of the early 2020's as it underwent a multi-million dollar renovation, but the good news is the work was completed last year, and the redesigned museum showcases one of the world's premiere collections of fossils.

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The best thing about Peabody Museum, besides their incredible exhibits? Admission is free, all day, every day.

Dinosaur Fossils Not Your Thing? Here's Other Options

Southeastern Connecticut is home to The Dinosaur Place, which bills itself as the 'Largest Dinosaur Park in New England', it's 60 acres plenty of space for Brontosaurus. The Dinosaur Place is located just a few miles West of Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods in Oakdale (Not Wallingford, wrong Oakdale), and admission is just over $30-35, depending on your age.

Rocky Hill is just South of Hartford, and it's home to Dinosaur State Park, yes, Connecticut has a state park with dinosaur footprints and a Museum, it's true. One of the largest dinosaur tracks site in North America is in the center of Connecticut. You'll find over 750 tracks from the Jurassic era inside the park, as well as a wonderful exhibit center, trails, and plenty of activities for the kids. Admission is $6 for adults, and kids 5 and under get in free.

These 5 Connecticut Insects are Deadly - What You Need to Know

Bugs are disgusting. My skin is crawling just writing this. But some of these creepy crawlies aren’t just gross—they’re downright dangerous. Here are five insects in Connecticut that can seriously harm humans or animals.

DISCLAIMER: Apologies to the entomology community—this is a massive oversimplification of the reality of your beloved insects but hang in there and see if you don't enjoy the ride.

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Have a Look Inside the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame

Did you know that Mohegan Sun is home to the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame? I didn't, and I quite literally strolled right into it this past weekend. Mohegan Sun has played a huge role in keeping the sport alive by hosting numerous events over the past few decades, it's a perfect place to honor the best boxers to ever come from Connecticut.

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Love Connecticut? These 8 Bingeworthy Shows Belong on Your Watchlist

If you’re all about Connecticut—the vibe, the culture, the aesthetic—then these eight bingeworthy TV shows belong on your radar (if they aren’t already). Some were directly inspired by real places here in the Nutmeg State, others are set against our familiar backdrop, and a few just capture that unmistakable Connecticut feel we know and love. Put these 8 Bingeworthy Shows Belong on Your Watchlist

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