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.

From a zoo home to more than 400 animals to an indoor playground that spans four floors of fun, these family-friendly locations make for a memorable experience together. 

People gathering outside The Buffalo History Museum (courtesy of The Buffalo History Museum)

Visit these five New York museums, including a Rochester destination dedicated to play and a building that shares the history of the city of Buffalo.

From the mountains of Tennessee to an iconic resort in West Virginia, these light displays are packed with holiday cheer.

A dad and son create at Pennsylvania’s Crayola Experience (photo courtesy of Crayola Experience)

From a colorful spot that welcomes families to unleash their inner artist to a sweet destination celebrating one legendary chocolate-maker, here are five Keystone State attractions your little ones will love.

From a small community where every day feels like Christmas to a light installation that has wowed families since 1985, here are six spots that are sure to make spirits bright. 

Explore life on the frontier, dig in to delicious ice cream (complete with a pool of giant sprinkles) and see adorable animals at play at these stops in the Land of Lincoln. 

Take a subterranean adventure at these destinations in Indiana, New York, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia that offer tours.

Ontario, Canada, is home to several destinations family members of all ages can enjoy. Bring the kids to check out these destinations this summer.