Day Trips and Weekend Getaways from Boston
Kids love climbing the rocks at Purgatory Chasm. Photo courtesy of Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, Facebook
12 Family-Friendly Hikes in New England
This list of family-friendly hikes will take you to some of the best spots in New England.
Make art together in the Eric Carle Museum's Art Studio. Photo courtesy of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Winter Day Trips from Boston with Kids
No need to travel far for an exciting winter escape.
Walk the rocks at Fort Williams for views of Portland Head Light and the waves.
50 Things To Do in Portland, Maine, with Kids
Find out about all the favorite kid spots in Portland!
Cool tide pools at Halibut Point State Park. Photo by August Muench/Flickr/CC BY 2.0
10 State Parks and Forests in Massachusetts That Are Fun To Visit with Kids
These parks are full of fun spots for kids to splash or scramble.
Climb Monument Mountain for panoramic views of the Berkshires. Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
25 Things To Do in the Berkshires with Kids
See a Shaker village, climb a mountain, or listen to Bish Bash Falls on a Berkshires getaway.
Portland is just one of the charming Maine towns to visit with kids. Photo courtesy Maine Office of Tourism
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Solstice Stones mark the grassy summit of Holt Hill in Ward Reservation.
12 Great Places To Hike with Kids around Boston
Hit these gorgeous trails for a dose of nature and exercise.
Take your lil-Bostonians to the very adorable Duckling Day Parade. Photo courtesy of Friends of the Public Garden
100 Things To Do in Boston with Kids Before They Grow Up
Explore a new section of Boston with this handy list!
Photo courtesy of Aquila’s Nest Vineyard
Family Friendly Vineyards and Wineries in New England that Welcome Kids
Sip and play outdoors at these beautiful wineries across the region.
Sailing is always on the agenda in Newport. Photo courtesy of Sail Newport
55 Things To Do in Newport, RI with Kids
Enjoy the famed Cliff Walk, clam shacks, museums, and more in Newport.
Tinsmiths show children the authentic process of transforming metal sheets into household items. Photo courtesy of Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village Day Trip: Living History Museum and Farm Fun Near Boston
Visit farm animals, learn blacksmithing, and more in this trip back in time to 1830s New England.
New England Family Travel Guide
The best towns, museums, and more family-friendly attractions in New England.
Elevate the fun at these 8 New England theme parks that are great for families. Photo courtesy of Lake Compounce
8 New England Theme Parks That Are Great for Families
These parks offer fun–and thrills–for all ages!
10 One-Mile-or-Less Hikes to Take with Your Preschooler Around Boston
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Kids see which way the wind blows next to the largest free-standing AirMaze in North America.
Discovery Museum: Indoor and Outdoor Fun for Boston Kids
Day trip to Acton for STEM, nature, and hands-on exhibits.

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The Salem Witch Museum will give you and your kids an overview of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. Photo courtesy of the Salem Witch Museum
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Costumed interpreters share stories of colonial life along the historic Mystic seaport. Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum
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The magnificent Niagara Falls inspire all ages. Photo by Rosalba Tarazona
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Face to face with the giraffes at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Photo courtesy of Visit Santa Barbara
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Camp and hike the forests of Olympic National Park. Photo courtesy of NPS
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Open only in the winter, Lake Placid’s Toboggan Chute is a 30-foot high structure that sends toboggans down an ice-covered chute onto the frozen Mirror Lake. Photo courtesy of Lake Placid, Adirondacks, USA
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Conquering a New England ski trail together as a family makes for a great memory. Photo courtesy of the Stowe Mountain Resort, Facebook
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Everyone can get in on the fun at Loon, one of the many spots for the best snow tubing near Boston! Photo courtesy of Loon Mountain
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Costumed interpreters share stories of colonial life along the historic Mystic seaport. Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum
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