Outdoor Classics
Fresh air, sunshine, and open space
397 venues in Fairfield County, CT
Some outings are classics for a reason. A walk through a good park. A morning at the farm. A round of mini golf where everyone takes it a little too seriously. These are the outdoor spots that work across age ranges, hold up in any season, and never require much explaining to a grandkid. Just show up and let the place do the work.
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Browse by type: Parks & Playgrounds, Beaches & Waterfront, Farms & Pick-Your-Own, Mini Golf

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Sherwood Island State Park
CT's first state park — 1.5 miles of Sound shoreline

Sherwood Island State Park
Connecticut's first state park — beach, fields, and picnic areas

Typical for this kind of place — not recorded for this venue. Usually about 1.5hr · Usually quiet

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Typical for this kind of place — not recorded for this venue. Usually about 1.5hr · Usually quiet

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Calf Pasture Beach
3/4-mile beach with splash pad, playground & mini golf

Typical for this kind of place — not recorded for this venue. Usually about 1.5hr · Usually quiet

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Collis P. Huntington State Park
1,000 acres of trails, ponds & wide-open woodland

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Silverman's Farm
Pick-your-own apples, cider donuts & a 5-acre animal farm

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Penfield Beach
Sandy Long Island Sound beach with a beloved playground

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Lake Mohegan Recreation Area
Freshwater swimming, sprinkler park & shaded trails

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Monster Mini Golf
Glow-in-the-dark 18-hole indoor monster golf & arcade

Longshore Club Park
Waterfront park with pools, trails & a sailing school

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Blue Jay Orchards
122-acre orchard with 20+ apple varieties & hayrides

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Typical for this kind of place — not recorded for this venue. Usually about 1.5hr · Usually quiet
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Typical for this kind of place — not recorded for this venue. Usually about 1.5hr · Usually quiet

Typical for this kind of place — not recorded for this venue. Usually about 1.5hr · Usually quiet

Typical for this kind of place — not recorded for this venue. Usually about 1.5hr · Usually quiet

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Rainy Day Picks
Indoor fun whatever the weather
158 spots

Park Days
Playgrounds, trails and room to run
284 spots

Best for Toddlers
Play spaces, farms, and animals for little ones
131 spots

Easy on Grandparents
Walk-in, accessible, no-stress outings
31 spots

Sweet Treat Runs
Ice cream and desserts they'll talk about
135 spots

Stroller Friendly
Wheelchair-accessible entrances
231 spots