During the summer time, when Fairfield County residents can’t get away for a vacation, these are some really great-“Stay-cations” to experience. Try any of these great day-trips:
Wilton Ambler Farm – www.amblerfarm.org – 200 year old working farm with actual programs for the community, complete with farm stands and seasonal events.
Greenwich Audubon - http://greenwich.audubon.org – First environment educational center est by the National Audubon Society in the United States. It’s a 295-acre sanctuary with seven miles of trails, Hilfiger Children’s Learning Center (sponsored by you know who…)
Bridgeport Bluefish – www.bridgeportbluefish.com – Take me out to the Ballgame! Member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball – various promotional events during the April through September season!
Connecticut Beardsley Zoo – www.beardsleyzoo.com - In Bridgeport, why not take a walk alongside the peacocks? More than 300 animals, mostly North and South American, endangered and threatened species.
Discovery Museum and Planetarium – www.discoverymuseum.org - Well it doesn’t get anymore hands- on and interactive than this option – more than 65 exhibit areas covering all scientific areas of study.
Maritime Aquarium of Norwalk –www.maritimeaquarium.org – My kid’s absolute FAV!!! Weather it’s the toddler area upstairs or just watching the sharks play with their friends in the floor to ceiling “fish tank”. There’s a great “touch tank” and did I mention the IMAX Theatre? Check out the movie, “Born to Be Wild” – you’ll be glad you did! Come on and enjoy - what Fairfield County - Norwalk, Greenwich, Bridgeport and Wilton have to offer!!!!
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