LI Winter Vacation Guide: Best Getaways and Activities for Families
Long Island winters are no joke, and the chill factor in the winter can make it tricky to find fun things to do with kids each and every day of Christmas vacation and February break.
From cool winter sports to indoor playgrounds, winter day trips to ice skating ponds, we've rounded up the best things to do on Long Island on winter break(s)!


Winter Break Fun for Kids on Long Island
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