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The Dinosaur Place
Enjoy a day filled with prehistoric fun during your upcoming New England car rentals vacation at The Dinosaur Place. Imagine a world where dinosaurs roam free and kids have the opportunity to travel back in time. The Dinosaur Place is an indoor/outdoor adventure center complete with a maze, picnic area, bone dig, and more. If your kids love dinosaurs, they're going to love this interactive exhibition in New England.
Exhibitions at the Dinosaur Place
Travelers in New England car rentals will enjoy hours of fun inside the Dinosaur Place. This unique attraction features indoor attractions and hands-on activities. Kids are invited to dig for dinosaur bones, design jewellery in the bead room, and analyze minerals and fossils in the gallery. Before heading outside, don't forget to stop in at the mammoth gift shop for some serious shopping. If you're traveling in your New England car rentals vehicle during your upcoming summer vacation, remember to visit the outside portion of the Dinosaur Place. Adventurous travelers can hike on the Dino Trails where they'll discover a 40 foot tall Brachiosaurs hidden amongst the natural mountain laurel. Then, it's onto Monty's Playground where kids can run, jump, and slide their way into fun. Here, travelers in New England car rentals will discover Connecticut's first Evos' playsystem with a 3-D design that offers an infinite number of ways to play.
Make a splash with your new dinosaur friends
Travelers in New England car rentals can cool off inside a fully automated, zero-depth water playground when they visit the Dinosaur Place. The state-of-the-art, interactive aquatic play area complete wit:
1.Dueling tyrannosaurus rex and velociraptor water cannons
2.A spraying triceratops loop
3."Flying" sensor-controlled pteranodon
4.Dinosaur "rib cage" waterfalls
This outdoor area is fun for the whole family thanks to a dynamic environment. Change rooms and restrooms are available onsite. Please note that travelers in New England car rentals are required to wear flip flops or water shoes when playing on Monty's Splashpad.
Satisfy your monstrous appetite
If you're struck down by hunger during your upcoming New England car rentals vacation, don't worry. There are currently three eateries onsite. The Cobalt Cafe is located in the main building and is open from 10am to 6pm. Travelers in New England car rentals can choose from a selection of pizza, fresh-to-order sandwiches and healthy wraps. Fountain soda and other beverage are also available. If you're looking for something a little cooler, head to the Ice Cream Shop, which is located to the right of the main building. Cool off with Gifford's Premium Ice Cream served as a cone, milkshake, or sundae. Root Beer floats and fresh-squeezed old fashioned lemonade are also available. Finally, there's Monty's Munchies, which is located directly next to the splashpad. Travelers in New England car rentals will enjoy hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and pizza.
Directions to the Dinosaur Place
The Dinosaur Place is located at Nature's Art on the Hartford-New London Turnpike. If you're traveling from the New Haven Area, take the I-95 North to Exit 74 onto Route 161. Hang a left onto 161 and continue for about 5 miles to Route 85. Turn left onto Route 85. Travel for about ?a mile Dinosaur Crossing will be on your left. You can't miss it, Monty the T-rex, is standing at the end of the drive.
Travelers in New England car rentals can learn more about the Dinosaur Place online at www.thedinosaurplace.com. For more information on upcoming events and new attractions, please contact the Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art by phone at 1-860-443-4367. Hours vary at this attraction, so don't forget to call before you come.
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