Excited for ‘Jurassic World’? Here Are 9 Dinosaur Attractions in New England to Fuel Your Dino Fandom

If you or your kids love roaring like a Tyrannosaurus rex, staging backyard dinosaur hunts, or soaking up every dino fact, chances are you’re wicked excited for the release of "Jurassic World Rebirth" in July.

But did you know there's also a bunch of other dinosaur-related attractions in New England you can check out to fuel your dino fandom?

From life-sized animatronic raptors and fossil-filled museums to real dinosaur tracks you can touch outside, New England is full of Jurassic-worthy experiences for all ages.

Dinosaur Activities in New England

Hold onto your butts because there's a number of attractions to satisfy your dino interests.

In Maine, you can try your hand at some dinosaur mini-golf at Raptor Falls Mini Golf & Ice Cream in Arundel.

This family-friendly spot opened in 2019 and is where you and the kiddos can sink some puts, check out the animatronic dinosaurs, and even grab some ice cream when you're all done.

Or maybe you want to road trip to The Dinosaur Place in Montville, Connecticut, which has over 100 life-sized dinosaurs in a 60-acre outdoor theme park.

Imagine feeling like you're actually at Jurassic Park!

We've rounded up nine must-see dinosaur attractions across Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, including where to see fossils, footprints, replicas, and of course, "Jurassic World" on the big screen this summer.

Ready for a dino family road trip?

Have you been to any of these spots?

Can you believe there's a place in Massachusetts where you can walk next to dinosaur footprints?

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It's time to start making plans to hit up all these dinosaur places. And don't worry if you've got busy weekends on the schedule.

As you know, "Life finds a way."