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Naugatuck Railroad – The Railroad Museum of New England

A heritage railway operated by the volunteers of the Railroad Museum of New England. Located in the beautiful Naugatuck Valley, offering scenic train rides that are fun for the whole family! ALL ABOARD!

Seasonal scenic train rides during the summer are on Sundays at noon and 2:00 PM and Tuesdays at 10 AM. All aboard at Thomaston train station.

242 E Main St
Thomaston, CT 06787
(14 miles)

Imagine Nation Children’s Museum

The Imagine Nation Museum is a hands-on, interactive children’s museum best suited for ages 2 to 10. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation a division of the Boys & Girls Club & Family Center of Bristol and funded in part by the United Way of West Central Connecticut.

Admission is $7.00 per person.Infants under one are admitted free of charge.Children must be accompanied by an adult.

One Pleasant Street
Bristol, CT 06010
(22 mi.)

New England Carousel Museum

“Let the Magic Touch the Child in You” Whether you have a fond interest in art, American history, woodcraft, or simply enjoy the excitement of the carousel, we have something special for you. At any age, our guests can experience the joy of a visit to the Carousel Museum and the Bushnell Park Carousel.

The Museum is proud to house one of the largest collections of antique carousel pieces in the country. You can explore the “Golden Age of the Carousel” on your own, or with our tour guides, who will share with you the colorful history and evolution of the hand-carved animals that have found their place in America’s rich folk art history.

95 Riverside Avenue
Bristol, CT 06010
(22 mi.)

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