The Coolest Themed Hotel Rooms in the Northeast for Families

Emerald-green Wizard of Oz themed room with sparkling yellow brick road.

You’re not just booking a hotel room… you’re booking a family vacation your kids will talk about for months. If your idea of a good escape is a little bit movie set, a little bit make-believe, you’re in the right place. Here are the best themed hotel stays in the Northeast… Think treehouse suites, pirate […]

The Best Fall Getaways for Families Who Crave Fresh Air

Family hiking a trail during fall foliage in the Northeast.

Back-to-school chaos, endless emails, packed sports calendars… By the time the fall season is in full swing in the Northeast, most families are ready for a break. When the fall colors start showing and the days get shorter, it feels like the perfect time to trade homework and routines for crisp air and a change […]

9 Fun Farms for Kids You Can’t Miss in the Northeast

Red truck loaded with pumpkins at a fun farm for kids

Sure, apple picking is nice, and pumpkin patches are great photo ops… but these fun farms for kids are on a whole other level. Think award-winning corn mazes, barnyard playgrounds, farm animals to cuddles, splash zones, climbing adventures, and enough activities to wear out even the most energetic kid. Whether you’re looking for a quick […]

11 Weird Museums Just in Time for Spooky Season

Woman with a glowing crystal ball at a spooky museum attraction.

Some museums are quiet and traditional. These are… not that. This list of weird museums is for families who’d rather wander past vampire kits and UFO evidence than fine art and fossils. From theatrical walk-throughs to eerie exhibits and strange collections, these unusual spots lean into the weird… without tipping into full-blown haunted house territory. […]

Genius Things Not to Forget When Camping with Kids

Smiling kids outside a tent while camping.

Camping with little kids is one of those things that sounds wildly ambitious or wonderfully nostalgic, depending on how much sleep you got last night. But here’s the truth: camping with kids can be magical… as long as you pack for it like you’re preparing for a three-day music festival that also includes bedtime stories […]

The Northeast’s 17 Most Fun Places to Go in the Summer

Three people holding pineapples with sunglasses in front of the ocean, thinking of fun places to go in the summer.

By the middle of summer, most families hit the same point… The kids are bored with the usual routine, everyone’s hot, and suddenly you’re searching for “fun places to go in the summer” that are worth packing the car for. These are the kinds of places that turn a regular summer day into a core […]

Your New York to Maine Road Trip: 25 Fun Family Stops

Person giving a thumbs-up out of a car window on a forested road.

Make the most of your New York to Maine road trip with stops that are quick, easy, and actually worth pulling over for. The Problem With Road Trips? It’s Not the Driving… It’s the Stops Driving to Maine is worth every mile. The lobster, the coastline, the way the air just smells different once you […]

5 Easy, Affordable Family Vacation Ideas for Summer

Family kayaking on a lake during an affordable family vacation in the Northeast.

Think family vacations have to be expensive or exhausting? Not this time. We rounded up five of our favorite affordable family vacation ideas that are actually fun! No flights to book, no saving for months, and no need to stress-scroll through reviews at midnight. These trips are easy to pull off, packed with kid-approved stops, […]

The Coolest Factory Tours to Visit in the Northeast

Two women in lab coats celebrating inside a packaging warehouse.

There’s something satisfying about watching how things get made. This list is for families who want the fun kind of factory tours… One minute, you’re watching chips fly by on a conveyor belt, and the next, you’re choosing a name for a custom teddy bear to take home. These are the factory tours your kids […]

Weird Road Trip Stops Your Kids Will Talk About Later

Child’s hand touching dinosaur footprint at weird road trip stop.

Not every road trip stop needs to be life-changing, but it should be better than another gas station snack run… These weird road trip stops and roadside attractions are the kinds of places that break up long drives in the best possible way… giant ducks, mystery spots, giant candy counters, roadside oddities, and the kind […]

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