Get Fired Up 46 Pennsylvania Avenue, Niantic, CT 06357, 860-739-5300, Paint your own pottery studio, where everyone is an artist.

Thomas Lee House Route 156, 860-434-5197, Visit the Thomas Lee House, the oldest wood frame home in Connecticut maintained in its primitive state. Some of the more interesting features you will see on your tour are: the 17th century Judgment Hall sheathed in shadow molded boards. Guided tours Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut 409 Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357, 860-691-1111, The purpose of this museum is to enhance the education of all children and families by developing their awareness of the world around them through exploration of the arts, sciences, culture and history. more... 

Discovery Center at Millstone 278 Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357, 860-691-4670, Educational fun for children of all ages. Hands-on exhibits on nuclear and electrical energy, bicycle generators and Long Island Sound aquariums and touch tank. Group structured science programs available. Reservations required.