Wands at the ready, Harry Potter fans! If you’re looking for a way to experience the magic of Harry Potter but can’t make it across the pond to the boy wizard’s home in England, you’re in luck: We’ve rounded up some of the best places stateside where you and your budding Potterheads can live out your wizarding dreams.

Mount your broom, grab some floo powder, or head for the nearest portkey—whatever your preferred means of magical transport—to take you on an enchanted adventure to the wizarding world of Harry Potter. From theme parks and exhibitions to wand shops and Harry Potter themed vacation homes, here are 43 places in the US where you can make your wizarding fantasies come true.

If you are up for an international trip, check out our review of the Harry Potter studio tour near London. Then visit our Family Travel Guide for more great family vacation ideas.

Escape rooms provide the perfect opportunities for families or friends to work as a team and solve mind-bending challenges. Atlanta escape rooms provide elaborate settings for a fully immersive experience, lasting about 60 minutes. Escape rooms bolster social skills as participants must communicate to solve complex problems and puzzles, as well as skills centered on observation, logic, memory, and time management. And nothing beats the confidence boost of escaping with time to spare!

Build some great memories with a trip to LEGO Discovery Center Boston!

Enjoy awesome Atlanta indoor pools with recent freezing temps! Keep your kids entertained (and your sanity intact) by swimming in the wintertime. Atlanta offers family-friendly options to enjoy heated indoor pools guaranteed to chase the wintertime blues away. Or do something different in the summer and hit up an indoor water park for a change!

Whether kids want to go down a water slide or swim laps for swim team season, call individual facilities before heading out as pricing may change (and in some cases, reservations are required). Also, confirm operating hours as some facilities close during swim meets and holidays. Let's dive in Atlanta indoor pools and water parks!

Fun coffee shops in Orlando provide a much needed jolt of caffeine for parents and a charming spot for kids to unwind. We've gathered our favorite Orlando coffee shops -- offering sweet treats, kid-friendly drinks, quirky ambiences, on-site games, or even cute cats and dogs(!) -- all perfect for families. We've even rounded up awesome coffee shops and cafes at theme parks to get parents through the exhausting walking and waiting in lines with a jolt of joe. Take a look at the top coffee shops in Orlando and Central Florida now!

Warwick, New York, is the southernmost town in Orange County. Bordering New Jersey, it's geographically, one of New York state’s largest towns—is a perfect family-friendly destination for a daycation. It boasts a cute, walkable village, plenty of shops and restaurants, and it is a great destination to visit with kids.

Warwick also has an agriculturally rich environment, with numerous orchards and wineries within its borders—perfect for pick-your-own outings with kids. It's also an official Appalachian Trail Community, making it a great place for hiking and other outdoor fun.

Read on for our in-depth look at Warwick, and all our picks for the best things to do with kids during a visit to this picturesque Hudson Valley town. Find more local fun in our Guide to the Hudson Valley. 

While it might be nice to board a plane to a sunny island, it’s not always possible or cost-effective. Luckily, you can enjoy some summertime fun year-round at the many indoor water parks near Philly. Go dig out your bathing suit from behind your coats and mittens, and get ready to take the plunge at one of these exciting parks and family-friendly resorts.

If you're looking for more indoor fun, check out our Indoor Activities Guide or start planning some faraway quality time using our Family Travel Guide.

Outdoor dining on Long Island is still viable in the dead of winter, with family-friendly local eateries offering options like igloos, mini-greenhouses, and heaters. 

While these outdoor dining options come with perks like fairy lights, Bluetooth speakers, plush seating, and more, they also often come at a hefty price tag, and they might be best saved for a special occasion. Reservations are generally required and the spaces often sell out, so plan in advance.

Find more family-friendly eateries in our Family-Friendly Long Island Restaurant Guide, plus plenty of seasonal fun in our Winter Fun Guide.