When it comes to bad weather days, the best option to entertain kids just might be a trip to your local New York City public library. Your kid can never finish reading all the books available, and many public libraries in New York City also have action-packed children’s rooms and activities. Even better: A trip to these NYC public libraries is completely FREE, plus you can flex your library card to get FREE admission to more than 40 other institutions around NYC.

So, next time you need a rainy day diversion, venture beyond your own local NYC public library to visit one of these local library branches that house the best FREE children’s play spaces in New York City.

Long Island's best picnic spots include green meadows, beaches, grills, and plenty of open spaces. Here's our guide to places where you can kick off your shoes and enjoy the great outdoors. 

For more fun outdoor experiences with kids, check out our post on Long Island's best family beaches or our roundup of LI's best parks and playgrounds.

In the meantime, bon appétit. 

The Hartford area is packed with fun family attractions to keep kids busy for an hour, a day, or a weekend.

Ride SkyView Atlanta to see the city in a whole new way! The city's own luxe Ferris wheel offers a fabulous perspective of Atlanta for the whole family. With climate-controlled, private gondolas, SkyView Atlanta offers a one-of-a-kind experience for Atlanta families and tourists alike. Go above the clouds by reading below!

Explore all the fun family activities in Portsmouth, NH!

Hugging a baby goat will fix your whole day.

The Chesapeake Bay area is one of most beautiful places in the country for families to watch a sunset, splash at a beach, explore museums, and have fun outdoors. As the biggest estuary in the United States, the Chesapeake Bay boasts seemingly endless miles of coastline for nature lovers to enjoy.

I have vacationed in the Chesapeake Bay area my entire life and even lived there for several years. Now I have the joy of taking my own children back to enjoy it.

Read on for 10 great places to visit in the Chesapeake Bay region with kids. Then check out our Guide to Family Day Trips and Weekend Getaways for DC Kids for more great nearby areas to explore, like Williamsburg, VA and the Delaware beaches.

Planning a Florida camping trip this year? Several Florida campgrounds have additional amenities for kids of all ages to enjoy, from petting farms to water parks, and everything in between. We’ve rounded up seven Florida campgrounds chock full of fun features to keep the littles (and even the teens) happy! Florida camping weekend trips are great ways to enjoy the outdoors, bond with kids, and discover the uniqueness that Florida campgrounds offer.

For more ideas for camping beyond the state, see our list East Coast Beach Camping Sites from Florida to Maine.