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.

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.

Family on Tilt-a-Whirl at Midway State Park in Bemus Point, New York (photo courtesy of Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau)

Established as a trolley park in 1898, this Bemus Point, New York, destination offers classic arcade games, family-friendly rides and a themed mini golf course.

Dad and son at John Deere Pavilion in Moline, Illinois (photo courtesy of John Deere)

Explore a collection of this iconic company’s farm equipment, from vintage tractors to electric-powered machinery, in Moline, Illinois.

Costumed educators at Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford, New York (photo by Joann K. Long)

Make your way to Mumford, New York, to experience this interactive village with 68 historic buildings that are populated by costumed educators offering stories and demonstrations.

Sauna pod at Nature Mystique Retreat in Creola, Ohio (photo courtesy of Nature Mystique Retreat)

Stay at this Creola, Ohio, destination that brings Moroccan- and Hobbit-inspired cabins to southeast Ohio’s Hocking Hills region. 

Bison and elk at Wildlife Prairie Park in Hanna City, Illinois (photo by Brielle Kuchinski)

Encounter over 180 animals at this Hanna City, Illinois, destination that is home to coyotes, cougars, black bears, bison and more.

Interior of Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit, Michigan (photo by Matt Shuert)

Visit Detroit, Michigan, to see America’s oldest aquarium: a beautifully preserved building that houses a collection of 182 aquatic species.

Stalactites and stalagmites at Squire Boone Caverns in Mauckport, Indiana (photo courtesy of Squire Boone Caverns)

Head to Mauckport, Indiana, to explore this subterranean marvel, which is home to the largest publicly accessible active rimstone dam in the United States.