Written by a parent for parents, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has hundreds of ideas to keep the kids entertained for an hour, a day, or a weekend! Fun with the Family Connecticut leads the way to amusement parks, historical attractions, children's museums, wildlife habitats, festivals, parks, and much more. The whole family will enjoy . . . Kayaking or canoeing down the Farmington River Discovering underwater life at the aquariums in Mystic and Norwalk Riding aboard the historic Essex Steam Train Exploring Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill

Doe Boyle is a lifelong Connecticut shoreline resident and an accomplished writer and editor. She is author of a dozen children's books. She lives in Madison, Connecticut.