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Where to Go + What to Do With Kids in the Northeast

Seasonal fun, kid-approved places, road trips, unique stays and more — all in one place. I’ve done the searching so it’s easy to find your next adventure.
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Dad and son waving at a dinosaur skeleton exhibit at one of the free museums in Connecticut

19+ Free Museums in Connecticut for Winter Days with Kids

Family bundled up on a horse-drawn sleigh ride through snowy countryside

15 Places to Go Winter Break That Feel Easy and Fun

A group of kids in a ski lesson

The Best Ski Resorts Near NYC for Kids Learning to Ski

Silver railcars in front of red and orange trees on a peak-season fall foliage train rides.

Cozy Fall Foliage Train Rides Made for Weekend Escapes

Family hiking a trail during fall foliage in the Northeast.

The Best Fall Getaways for Families Who Crave Fresh Air

Kids snow tubing with family at Stratton Mountain

10+ Things to Do at Stratton Mountain VT: Winter 2026

Fun Places to Take Kids

Close-up of mosaic figures and glass bottles at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

Visiting Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens with Kids

Kids Castle wooden castle playground structure in Doylestown Pennsylvania, a large free place to take kids for free

19 Quirky Places to Take Kids for Free in Pennsylvania

Red truck loaded with pumpkins at a fun farm for kids

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

Two women in lab coats celebrating inside a packaging warehouse.

The Coolest Factory Tours to Visit in the Northeast

A young child riding a mini train at one of the best amusement park for toddlers.

Best Amusement Park for Toddlers With Plenty to Do

Family with 2 young children enjoying a walk in New Hope PA

What to do in New Hope PA When You Have Little Kids

Road Trips & Getaways With Kids

World’s Largest Garden Gnome statue at Kelder’s Farm in Kerhonkson, one of the weird things to do in Upstate New York

20+ Weird Things to Do in Upstate New York on a Road Trip

Little girl on trail ride during horseback riding family vacations in the Northeast.

Top Horseback Riding Family Vacations in the Northeast

Woman browsing the shelves in a narrow used bookstore

50+ Road Trip Stops for Book Lovers of All Ages (Free Map)

I Love NY sign at Adirondack rest stop in Upstate New York.

9 Upstate New York Getaway Ideas That Are Worth the Drive

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

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

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

Weird Road Trip Stops Your Kids Will Talk About Later

Where to Eat With Kids

A wooden playground at a restaurant in Massachusetts

15 Summer Restaurants with Playgrounds in Massachusetts

A boy and his grandfather pointing to a plane in the sky while visiting fun family restaurants with runway views.

Fun Family Restaurants for Watching Planes Take Off Near NYC

A table filled with breakfast plates and a latte at a breakfast in Mystic CT.

Where to Eat Breakfast in Mystic CT: 7 Tasty Picks

Rustic dining room at Sergeantsville Inn private dining room, a historic restaurant near Lambertville NJ.

10 Historic Restaurants Near Lambertville NJ to Experience

Smiling kids on a playground at one of the family-friendly places to eat in Lancaster PA.

19+ Fun Places to Eat in Lancaster PA with Kids

Interior of one of the quirkiest restaurants in New Hampshire with stools that look like legs

11 Quirky New Hampshire Restaurants in Unusual Locations

NYC With Kids

Boarding stairs leading into the TWA Hotel’s Connie airplane.

TWA Hotel Secrets No One Tells You (But I Will)

A woman kayaking in the Hudson River with the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline at sunset, one of the best free things to do in Manhattan.

51+ Free Things to Do in Manhattan That Are Actually Cool

Mother-daughter duo enjoying dessert at one of the restaurants near Times Square

9 Restaurants Near Times Square to Wow Kids Before a Show

Ice skaters enjoying the Rockefeller Center rink in New York City

Thanksgiving in New York City: Post-Parade Adventures

A person holding a series of smaller frames within a larger frame, creating an infinite regression illusion.

Experience the Museum of Illusions New York City

Family with a toddler in a luxury hotel suite with a room service cart

Spacious NYC: Where to Stay in Manhattan for Families

Fun & Unique Places to Stay

Family relaxing at the edge of an indoor pool during a Northeast vacation rental stay

Top New York Vacation Rentals with Private Indoor Pools

Race Point Lighthouse at sunset on Cape Cod beach

Map of 60+ Unique Places to Stay in New England & Beyond

Father and two young boys boating on a lake at one of the all inclusive family resorts in the Northeast.

Top All Inclusive Family Resorts in the Northeast 2026

Family enjoying time together at a resort with activities by the beach.

Top New England Resorts with Activities for Teens and Tots

The Daniels House in Salem, MA, with a black exterior and a bright red door, is one of the most historic places to stay in Salem, MA.

Best Historic Hotels and Places to Stay in Salem MA

Mother and toddler playing at the edge of a PA lake with their dog, near cabin rentals.

Pet-Friendly Lakes in PA with Cabin Rentals (Dogs Welcome)

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