Do you have a budding paleontologist in the family? Or maybe you, yourself are fascinated with prehistoric times. This dinosaur-themed road trip will take you straight to the best attractions in Connecticut that feature these ancient creatures. Pack up the car and get ready for a roaring good time!
You’ll need a map to get started and you can find it here. With just over two hours of driving time, you can probably pack the whole trip into one action-packed day but if you like to take your time, you might want to spread the trip out over a weekend.
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- Dinosaur State Park, Rocky Hill
TripAdvisor/Rosemary L The first stop on this Dinosaur-Themed Road Trip is Dinosaur State Park. Her,e you’ll get to check out one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America! The tracks are protected by a huge dome and a bridge allows you to walk over top the 500 fossilized tracks. Dating back more than 200 million years ago, these fossilized footprints are truly a sight to see.
TripAdvisor/userChris After you check out the tracks, head outside and explore the rest of the park. Try your hand at casting a dinosaur footprint or explore the miles and miles of trails. Learn more about the park here.
- Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, New Haven
TripAdvisor/AshBernadette88 The Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History has exhibits on everything from dinosaurs to diamonds. The museum was founded in 1866 and is one of the oldest and largest university natural history museums in the world.
TripAdvisor/jjctraveler The hub of the museum is the Great Hall. View a towering skeleton of a Brontosaurus and you’ll be amazed at how BIG these creatures actually were. Other skeletons, fossils, and the famous Age of Reptiles mural can also be found in the Great Hall. Don’t skip out on the rest of the museum, a constantly rotating line-up of special exhibits means there’s often more dinosaur fun at the Peabody!
- The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village, Oakdale
Facebook/The Dinosaur Place Enjoy all kinds of prehistoric fun at The Dinosaur Place. Kick your visit off with a stroll along 1.5 miles of nature trails hiding 40 life-sized dinosaurs. Then visit Monty’s Place, a dinosaur-themed playground where kids can climb and slide on the playscape.
Facebook/The Dinosaur Place During the summer, a dinosaur-decorated splash pad offers bucketloads of refreshing fun. There’s also a twisting, turning dinosaur maze that’s perfect for a game of hide and seek. Find out more about The Dinosaur Place here.
- Tee Rex Mini Golf, Thompson
Google Images/John Lomi Attempt to get that elusive hole-in-one at Tee Rex Mini Golf. Putt your way around the 18-hole course that’s littered with dinosaurs and even a miniature volcano!
Google Images/John Lomi Kids under three golf for free which is a dino-mite deal for families. The miniature golf course even has a snack bar with a huge selection of ice cream to finish off your day! Learn more about this insanely fun course here.
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TripAdvisor/Rosemary L
The first stop on this Dinosaur-Themed Road Trip is Dinosaur State Park. Her,e you’ll get to check out one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America! The tracks are protected by a huge dome and a bridge allows you to walk over top the 500 fossilized tracks. Dating back more than 200 million years ago, these fossilized footprints are truly a sight to see.
TripAdvisor/userChris
After you check out the tracks, head outside and explore the rest of the park. Try your hand at casting a dinosaur footprint or explore the miles and miles of trails. Learn more about the park here.
TripAdvisor/AshBernadette88
The Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History has exhibits on everything from dinosaurs to diamonds. The museum was founded in 1866 and is one of the oldest and largest university natural history museums in the world.
TripAdvisor/jjctraveler
The hub of the museum is the Great Hall. View a towering skeleton of a Brontosaurus and you’ll be amazed at how BIG these creatures actually were. Other skeletons, fossils, and the famous Age of Reptiles mural can also be found in the Great Hall. Don’t skip out on the rest of the museum, a constantly rotating line-up of special exhibits means there’s often more dinosaur fun at the Peabody!
Facebook/The Dinosaur Place
Enjoy all kinds of prehistoric fun at The Dinosaur Place. Kick your visit off with a stroll along 1.5 miles of nature trails hiding 40 life-sized dinosaurs. Then visit Monty’s Place, a dinosaur-themed playground where kids can climb and slide on the playscape.
During the summer, a dinosaur-decorated splash pad offers bucketloads of refreshing fun. There’s also a twisting, turning dinosaur maze that’s perfect for a game of hide and seek. Find out more about The Dinosaur Place here.
Google Images/John Lomi
Attempt to get that elusive hole-in-one at Tee Rex Mini Golf. Putt your way around the 18-hole course that’s littered with dinosaurs and even a miniature volcano!
Kids under three golf for free which is a dino-mite deal for families. The miniature golf course even has a snack bar with a huge selection of ice cream to finish off your day! Learn more about this insanely fun course here.
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