Enjoy a Family-Friendly Day Trip to Celebrate Your Kid's Next Birthday
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Birthdays are big business in New York City, but there comes a point when the last thing you want to do is throw another big blowout party, especially in a small city apartment. Perhaps, then, it's time to consider a new way to celebrate: the family-friendly day trip.
From cool outdoor explorations to awesome animal adventures, water fun, and skiing, we've rounded up 13 family-friendly day trip spots within two hours of city limits—some are even accessible by public transit—to celebrate your kid's next trip around the sun. Read on and start planning an epic birthday, no goodie bags required.