3 Ways to make the most of your Family Fun in Mystic Country!

Spring Hill Suites

Waterford, CT-

One Night Family Vacation package includes:

• Overnight accommodations at the Waterford Spring Hill Suites in Waterford, CT
• Delicious hot breakfast the following morning
• Your choice of:
  • 4 Tickets to the Dino Trails & Park, Monty’s Splashpad and a”Maze”asaurus
    (located at The Dinosaur Place) plus a $5 gift card for The Dinosaur Place gift shop

  OR

  • Parking and admission for 4 to Ocean Beach Park (includes beach access, kids’ Spray Park, unlimited use of the olympic swimming pool, mini golf course, nightly entertainment per schedule and choice of waterslide or rides).

  OR

  • 2 Adult & 2 Children tickets to the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat.

  The Hotel has an indoor pool and fitness room, plus plenty of free parking. Enjoy some time away at the Spring Hill Suites by Marriott in Waterford, CT!

  Based on availability and pricing ranges from $199-$269

Groton Inn and Suites

Groton, CT-

Build your own “Land and Sea Package”

Build your own “Land and Sea Package” for a mini-vacation getaway. Start with a two night stay and breakfast (served hot breakfast of choice) for 4 in a traditional room $330 plus tax OR Two Bedroom apartment for $430 plus tax. All rooms have microwave, refrigerator and TV with Disney Channels and Kids Programming. We can add a DVD at no charge if you bring along your DVD’s.

Tour the Nautilus Museum-walk through an actual Submarine and exhibits and get coupon for both 10% off any merchandise and free gift with purchase.

The above package INCLUDES any ONE of the following items (please select):

• Essex Steam Train and River Boat Trip
  Enjoy a coal fired journey and the hiss of steam as you travel in a Steam Train (2 ½ hrs.) along in a Steam Train a scenic route that is inaccessible by car. You will sail aboard the Becky Thatcher(1 ½ hrs.) on the Connecticut River and then return by Train. Watch for cormorants, ducks, swans, blue heron, egrets and bald eagles in season.

OR

• Ocean Beach Park
  Rated one of the Best Beaches by National Geographic, with ½ mile of white sugar sand beach and wooden boardwalk if you prefer not to get sand between your toes. Includes Parking and Admission to Ocean Beach Park, Unlimited Use of Olympic fresh water swimming pool and Mini Golf, and All Park Rides OR Triple Water Slide.

OR

• The Dinosaur Place
  Journey back in time to life-sized dinosaurs and cool off in New England’s largest Splashpad Tickets include a day of adventure with the outside dino trails, outdoor adventure in the splash pad and the a”maze”asaurus mammoth-sized maze which is a challenge to guests of all ages and two tickets to Dig for Gems (an experience kids will be talking about long after they have left the park).

Odetah Camping Resort

Bozrah, CT-

Whistle Stop Wilderness Adventure

Take your family on an awesome outdoor camping adventure this summer at CT’s premier camping resort and enjoy a one-of-a-kind steam train and riverboat experience. Enjoy a coal fired journey and the hiss of steam as you travel in the Essex Steam Train (2 ½ hrs.) along the CT River and CT’s picturesque hills on a scenic route that is inaccessible by car. You will also sail aboard the Becky Thatcher (1 ½ hrs.) on the CT River and then return by train. Watch for cormorants, ducks, swans, blue heron, egrets and bald eagles in season. Relax, refresh, and retreat each evening around the campfire while tent camping within Odetah Camping Resort’s picturesque hillside and enjoying first class amenities and facilities.

Your family vacation package includes:

• Four-night stay in any Tent site at Odetah Camping Resort for two adults and two children
• $25 Odetah “Bucks” Camping Resort Credit
• Family Campfire Essentials, including 1 bundle of wood and s’mores for four.
• 2 Adult and 2 Children tickets to the Essex Steam Train and River Boat

Guests receive tickets at check-in.

*Unused portions are non-redeemable. Prices may vary during holidays and special events. Rates do not include taxes.

Prices start at $229 for a mid-week (Sunday to Thursday night) stay and $259 Weekends.

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Essex Steam Train Presents: The Valley Railroad Circus Train and Big Top Tent.

Essex CT – Come one, come all, the Valley Railroad Circus Train is coming to town!

Your adventure begins from when you and your family are welcomed on the diesel powered train by the ringmaster himself. From there you ride the authentic Circus Train to the fairgrounds. Stepping off the train the only thing you’ll be wondering is what to do first!

Head over to the Big Top Tent for an amazing acrobatic show. Watch the troupe perform daring acrobatic stunts, a show that’s sure to be thrilling for everyone in the family. When you’re leaving the Big Top Tent, look for the “Punch and Judy” Puppet Show. It is fine if you get distracted though with everything going on at the Circus Midway. Don’t forget about the petting zoo that is sure to get the younger set excited. Here you’ll find a real camel and their very own Z-Donk (half Zebra/half Donkey)!

Keep an eye out for Kaboose the clown while you’re walking around, and make sure to stop in at the Clown in Progress tent. Here clowns let you into their world and show you how they get ready for the day, and each person walks out with their very own clown nose! Between the thrilling amusement rides, delicious circus food, and the live entertainment there are plenty of things to do for everyone.