Best for Toddlers
Gentle spots for the littlest grandkids
25 venues in Fairfield County, CT
Toddlers need somewhere they can touch things, move around, and not be shushed. These venues are low-noise, stroller-accessible, and designed so grandparents aren't spending the whole visit on high alert. The sweet spot for this age is somewhere with room to explore and nothing too loud or too overwhelming — that's exactly what you'll find here.
bartaco Westport
Waterfront tacos, coloring books & a kids menu
Beardsley Park
125 acres with a splash pad, playground & zoo next door
Calf Pasture Beach
3/4-mile beach with splash pad, playground & mini golf
Cold Fusion Gelato
32 artisan gelato & sorbet flavors on Main Street
Colony Grill
Legendary thin-crust pizza in a classic CT tavern
Compo Beach
Westport's iconic 29-acre Long Island Sound beach
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Connecticut's only zoo, 100 years of wild wonder
Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe
Homemade ice cream, chocolates & nostalgic bulk candy
EverWonder Children's Museum
Hands-on STEAM discovery in a cozy, intimate setting
Ferris Acres Creamery
Farm-fresh ice cream with 60+ flavors
Lake Mohegan Recreation Area
Freshwater swimming, sprinkler park & shaded trails
Little Pub Fairfield
Cozy neighborhood pub with a proper kids menu
Longshore Club Park
Waterfront park with pools, trails & a sailing school
Meli-Melo Crêperie
Authentic French crêpes, ice cream & fresh juices
MOMU Ice Cream
Small-batch artisan ice cream made fresh daily
New Canaan Nature Center
40 acres of gardens, live raptors & nature discovery
Penfield Beach
Sandy Long Island Sound beach with a beloved playground
Shake Shack Westport
Juicy burgers, crinkle fries & hand-spun milkshakes
Sherwood Island State Park
Connecticut's first state park — beach, fields, and picnic areas
Sherwood Island State Park
CT's first state park — 1.5 miles of Sound shoreline
Squantz Pond State Park
Pristine freshwater swimming & kayaking in the hills
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Hands-on learning for young explorers
Sunny Daes Ice Cream
Homemade ice cream, gelato & froyo — made in-store
Terrain Garden Café
Garden-inspired café in a stunning greenhouse setting
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Touch sharks, seals & jellyfish on the waterfront
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