Imagine That! 11 Spots Where Creative Kids Can Play Pretend

In a land not so far away there are awesome places for all day imaginary play.

By Allison Sutcliffe July 26, 2017

Forget “playing” dress-up. Your sidekick sports her creative get-up anywhere and everywhere. Because for her, pretend play isn’t reserved for playtime; it’s a way of life. Celebrate her super-sized imagination at museums and parks that take it to the next level. Flip through to find spots where your kiddo can dream of being president, take to the seas pirate style, go on safari and more!

Play Paleontologist at Dinosaur State Park—Rocky Hill, Ct

In 1968, 2,000 dinosaur tracks were discovered during a routine construction project in central Connecticut. The site of the discovery is now the home of Dinosaur State Park, where aspiring paleontologists of all ages can see 500 of the originally discovered tracks on display, and make discoveries of their own as they wander the other exhibits. They’ll find geologic treasures and fossilized specimen of all shapes and sizes in the Discovery Room. Plus, kiddos can finish off the day making their own Eubrontes-track plaster cast. Can you dig it?

Online: dinosaurstatepark.org

photo: Dinosaur State Park Friends’ via Facebook

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—Allison Sutcliffe & Melissa Heckscher