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.

Fully furnished dollhouse at The Great American Dollhouse Museum in Danville, Kentucky (photo by Jon Sachs)

This Danville, Kentucky, attraction’s more than 200 fully furnished dollhouses and room boxes exhibit the tiniest, most exquisite details. 

Three African penguins swimming at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo by Mike Faix)

Over 500 birds, many unique and endangered, live in this expansive aviary in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the only independent, indoor zoo dedicated to birds in the nation. 

Troll wearing “I Love Ohio” shirt at The Troll Hole Museum in Alliance, Ohio (photo by Jim Vickers)

This fun museum in Alliance, Ohio, embraces the nostalgia of the pop culture phenomenon and delves into the Scandinavian lore surrounding trolls. 

View from the Muddy Boots Horseback Tour in Pikeville, Kentucky (photo courtesy of Tour Pike County)

This scenic tour has riders saddling up in Pikeville, Kentucky, for views of the Appalachian Mountains. 

Twin baby elephants at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York (photo courtesy of Rosamond Gifford Zoo)

There is something for every family to enjoy at this zoo in Syracuse, New York, from summer festivals to the recent addition of twin baby elephants. 

The Chicago Air and Water Show in Chicago, Illinois (photo by NAB Aerial)

Watch in wonder as planes take to the skies over Lake Michigan at this annual event in Chicago.

Riders on Leviathan at Canada's Wonderland in Vaughn, Ontario (photo by Dave Abel)

Chase thrills at Canada's largest theme park in Vaughn, Ontario, home to the third-largest coaster collection on Earth.  

Exhibit at The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, New York (photo Courtesy of The Strong Museum of Play)

This fun museum in Rochester, New York, celebrates play with activities and exhibits that showcase favorite games and toys. 

A costumed historical interpreter and visitor at Conner Prairie in Fishers, Indiana (photo by Aimed Photography LLC)

Pioneer times come to life in Fishers, Indiana, with costumed historical interpreters and activities straight from the 19th century.  

West Virginia Hot Dog Festival in Huntington, West Virginia (photo courtesy of iHeart Media)

Huntington, West Virginia’s wealth of hot dog emporiums is celebrated each July at a tasty food event.