Ways to seek adventure in Connecticut
Ready for some adventure this summer? Here are some recommendations to get your adrenaline surging!
By Lidia Ryan
on May 18, 2016 2:29 PM
You don't have to go to the jungle to get the rush of soaring through the trees on a zip line–you can do it right here in Bridgeport. Head to Portland if you want to try rock climbing and cliff jumping as well as zip lining.
Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum
Brownstone Park Ziplines
Skydive Danielson and the Adventure Park at Storrs
You don't have to go to the jungle to get the rush of soaring through the trees on a zip line–you can do it right here in Bridgeport. Head to Portland if you want to try rock climbing and cliff
... moreThe ultimate adrenaline rush is jumping out of a plane. Head over to Storrs where experienced skydivers and first-timers can feel the rush.
The ultimate adrenaline rush is jumping out of a plane. Head over to Storrs where experienced skydivers and first-timers can feel the rush.
The sky coaster at Lake Compounce isn’t exactly bungee jumping, but it’s the closest thing to it here in Connecticut. You will be strapped into a harness and dropped from 180 feet. You’ll be flying at about 65 mph.
The sky coaster at Lake Compounce isn’t exactly bungee jumping, but it’s the closest thing to it here in Connecticut. You will be strapped into a harness and dropped from 180 feet. You’ll be
... moreGo up 5280 feet in the air and enjoy views of Connecticut and surrounding states from a hot air balloon. If you don’t want to go quite as high, Adventure Balloon offers a one-hour sunrise flight when the winds are calm.
Go up 5280 feet in the air and enjoy views of Connecticut and surrounding states from a hot air balloon. If you don’t want to go quite as high, Adventure Balloon offers a one-hour sunrise
... moreSport Flying of Connecticut
offers 20-minute intro flights on their seaplanes. If you like it, purchase lessons and learn to fly one yourself.
Sport Flying of Connecticut
offers 20-minute intro flights on their seaplanes. If you like it, purchase lessons and learn to fly one yourself.
Hold hands along the smooth waters of the Farmington River, but be prepared for exciting rapids.
Hold hands along the smooth waters of the Farmington River, but be prepared for exciting rapids.
Head out onto the open sea – or at least onto the open Long Island Sound. Longshore Sailing School in Westport offers affordable boat rentals by the hour. You can also try paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking.
lessHead out onto the open sea – or at least onto the open Long Island Sound. Longshore Sailing School in Westport offers affordable boat rentals by the hour. You can also try paddle boarding, canoeing
... moreTory’s Cave
in New Milford offers an opportunity for experienced and first-time spelunkers to explore an underground cave.
Tory’s Cave
in New Milford offers an opportunity for experienced and first-time spelunkers to explore an underground cave.
The whole family can go like the wind in go karts on Stratford Speedway’s outdoor track or inside at one of On Track Karting’s locations.
The whole family can go like the wind in go karts on Stratford Speedway’s outdoor track or inside at one of On Track Karting’s locations.
Grab a group of friends and battle it out on the paintball field. Extreme Paintball in Waterbury offers 10 different courses on 75 acres.
Grab a group of friends and battle it out on the paintball field. Extreme Paintball in Waterbury offers 10 different courses on 75 acres.
Connecticut offers many scenic routes for bikers. Popular ones include the Northeast Country Loop starting in Ashford, the Scenic Durham to Old Saybrook route and the Lovely Litchfield Loop. Check them out here.
Connecticut offers many scenic routes for bikers. Popular ones include the Northeast Country Loop starting in Ashford, the Scenic Durham to Old Saybrook route and the Lovely Litchfield Loop.
... moreTake a horse out on the trails or even get riding lessons together at Spruce Farm. Experienced riders can head to Mead Farm in Stamford for trail riding through Stamford and Greenwich.
Take a horse out on the trails or even get riding lessons together at Spruce Farm. Experienced riders can head to Mead Farm in Stamford for trail riding through Stamford and Greenwich.
Bear Mountain
(2,316 ft.) is the highest peak in Connecticut and offers spectacular views from the top.
Bear Mountain
(2,316 ft.) is the highest peak in Connecticut and offers spectacular views from the top.
You might not think it, but there are many hidden gems of
beauty in Southwestern Connecticut. From the Mianus River Park in
Stamford and Greenwich to Tarrwille Park in Danbury and the Lower
Paugusset State Forest in Newtown, you will find hikes for all fitness
levels. Check out some trails here.
You might not think it, but there are many hidden gems of beauty in Southwestern Connecticut. From the Mianus River Park in Stamford and Greenwich to Tarrwille Park in Danbury and the Lower
... moreIf you’re not an experienced hiker, Kent Halls offers an easy hike along a scenic waterfall. Make a day of it and bring a picnic or check out the shops in downtown Kent.
If you’re not an experienced hiker, Kent Halls offers an easy hike along a scenic waterfall. Make a day of it and bring a picnic or check out the shops in downtown Kent.
If it's too hot to hit a hiking trail, try a water one. Connecticut is home to water trails where you can kayak or canoe your way through the wooded landscape.
If it's too hot to hit a hiking trail, try a water one. Connecticut is home to water trails where you can kayak or canoe your way through the wooded landscape.
Test your strength with paddleboard yoga in Rowayton. Take a class and then relax with a seaside dinner from SUP Yoga.
Test your strength with paddleboard yoga in Rowayton. Take a class and then relax with a seaside dinner from SUP Yoga.
Six Flags New England
Quassy Amusement and Water Park
Bayville Adventure Park
Splish Splash Water Park
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