Family Fun

Make a getaway as a family, whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures or indoor fun. See animals at zoos and farms, learn about the world around us at nature centers, explore history at museums and on excursion railroad lines that cater to young and old alike and embrace adventure with tubing and other family-friendly adventures.

Child playing with giant chess set at Children's Museum Of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee (photo by Disciple Photo)

More than 30 interactive exhibits including an outdoor splash park await at this Memphis, Tennessee, museum dedicated to the art of learning through play. 

Fisher animal at the West Virginia Wildlife Center in French Creek, West Virginia (photo courtesy of West Virginia Wildlife Center)

Lean about the native fauna of the mountain state at this 330-acre French Creek, West Virginia, destination that is home to over 30 species of animal. 

Tables and science displays in laboratory at Moonshot Museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Moonshot Museum)

Learn about space exploration in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Astrobotics offer visitors a firsthand look at upcoming missions in the making.

Basketball throwing game at Kid's Planet in Brownsburg, Indiana (photo courtesy of Kid's Planet)

Bring the kids to Brownsburg, Indiana, where four floors of fun await. Children of all ages will love the slides, trampolines, arcade and more. 

People swimming in giant sprinkle pool at Museum Of Ice Cream in Chicago, Illinois (photo courtesy of Museum Of Ice Cream)

This attraction housed in Chicago, Illinois’ historic Tribune Tower offers 14 installations, including the chance to swim in a pool of giant sprinkles. 

Child looking at red panda at Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, Indiana (photo courtesy of Potawatomi Zoo)

See the more than 400 animals that reside at this 23-acre nonprofit zoo in South Bend, Indiana, that offers opportunities for incredible up-close experiences.  

People standing on train platform next to red trolley car at Fox River Trolley Museum in South Elgin, Illinois (photo courtesy of Fox River Trolley Museum)

Go for train rides and explore a collection of antique rail cars at this South Elgin, Illinois, museum. 

Mother and kids entering castle at Storybook Gardens in London, Ontario (photo by Dudek Photography)

Become immersed in fairy-tale classics at this London, Ontario, destination dedicated to imaginative play for the whole family. 

Goats at Evergreen Lane Farm & Creamery in Fennville, Michigan (photo courtesy of Evergreen Lane Farm & Creamery)

Visit this 40-acre farm and cheese-making operation in Fennville, Michigan, where playful La Mancha goats graze and play. 

People riding hillside incline at Hillbilly Golf in Gatlinburg, Tennessee (photo courtesy of Hillbilly Golf)

Play a unique game of miniature golf in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Take a ride up the mountainside before playing 18 holes on the way back down.