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 on slide at Castle Noel in Medina, Ohio (photo by Laura Watilo Blake)

Mark Klaus’ museum in Medina, Ohio, is a tribute to holiday memories, offering a way to experience the magic of Christmas all year long. 

Several sock monkeys at The Sock Monkey Museum in Long Grove, Illinois (photo courtesy of The Sock Monkey Museum)

This quirky museum in Long Grove, Illinois, celebrates the stuffed animals that generations of mothers created for their children using a pair of easy-to-acquire socks.

Kid posing with Big Twigs statue at Lake Malone State Park in Dunmor, Kentucky (photo by Ruth Jackson)

Explore the grounds of this Dunmor, Kentucky, park to encounter these whimsical and photo-friendly figures.

Little East Coast at Little Canada in Toronto, Ontario (photo courtesy of Little Canada)

This small-but-mighty attraction in Toronto, Ontario, features miniaturized versions of destinations across the country and offers the chance for your likeness to be part of the display.

Man painting at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens’ Bob Ross Experience in Muncie, Indiana (photo courtesy of the Bob Ross Experience)

Visitors to this artistic experience in Muncie, Indiana, can explore how “The Joy of Painting” came to life.

Puppets at Heinz History Center’s “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” Display in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Heinz History Center)

Step into the whimsical TV world of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” at this Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, museum that houses a collection of the show’s sets, props and clothing.

Aerial view of Carmel Christkindlmarket in Carmel, Indiana (photo by Roben Bellamo)

Modeled after traditional German Christmas markets, this holiday market in Carmel, Indiana, offers an immersive and fun way to shop for gifts.

Family looking at flamingos at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere in Nashville, Tennessee (photo by Aimee Stubbs)

Take a walk on the wild side at this family-friendly Nashville, Tennessee, destination that is home to 325 unique animal species.

People on a ride at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania (photo courtesy of Knoebels Amusement Park)

In operation since 1926, this Elysburg, Pennsylvania, park features a wooden roller coaster, midway games, an 18-hole miniature golf course and plenty of food to go around.

Mom and son looking at artifacts at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana (photo courtesy of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis)

Schedule a day of play at this Indianapolis, Indiana, attraction that boasts a collection of more than 130,000 items, as well as interactive experiences and games for little ones.