Christmas in Boston: A 3-Day Itinerary for a Magical Holiday with Kids
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Make the most of Christmas in Boston with three days of holiday fun!
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Connecticut for Kids and Families
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Strap on those skates and get outdoors for family fun this winter!
Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Trains Near Houston
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Take your little train lovers to see Santa on one of these Christmas trains.
Garfield Park Conservatory with Kids: Best Things to See and Do
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Whether you live in the Chicago area or are here for a visit with your family, there are a few things that should always be on your to-do list. The one I strongly suggest? The Garfield Park Conservatory. This is one of the largest conservatories in the country with more than 10 acres of greenhouses, outdoor gardens, nature spaces, and play places. Not only could I not get enough of the wide variety of plants they showcased, but the kids had an absolute blast. Best of all, it is easy to get to and FREE! Read on for details on what you will see and what to expect when visiting with kids.
Sweet Treats and Family Fun: Discovering the Ice Cream Museum in Miami
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A visit to the Museum of Ice Cream in Miami is a tasty adventure for families and kids of all ages. Here is what you need to know.
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Near Atlanta
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Ice skating near Atlanta is the quintessential winter activity, whether you're ready for the Olympic trials or can barely stand upright. Though it may take a few turns around the ice skating rink to get your "ice legs," families enjoy spending time together spinning, skating, and realistically, falling down, together. These seasonal outdoor ice skating rinks pop up from November through early 2025. Families can find lots of ice skating in Atlanta, most of which include music and hot chocolate. We've rounded up the best ones and even included one that requires no skates at all (sock skating at Fernbank)!
Take a look at our favorite ice skating spots to nail that triple toe loop or cling to rink walls! Want more ideas this holiday season? Check out the Atlanta Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for great winter events. If you need more ideas of things to do in Atlanta, visit our Atlanta events calendar.
16 Fun Things To Do ONLY in Orlando
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There are so many fun things to do ONLY in Orlando, where the city's magic is a treat for residents and visitors alike. The area offers a wide variety of wonderful experiences to delight all ages. And these Central Florida destinations and activities are unique to the area—there are amazingly fun things to do in Orlando that you just can't do anywhere else in the world! Take a look at our favorite things you can only do in this wonderful city!
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Philly for Kids and Families
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Lace up those skates and enjoy the fresh air at these ice skating rinks near Philly. Of all the fun activities the holiday season brings, ice skating is at the top of the list. Bundling up in hats and scarves and warming up with cider or hot chocolate after a spin on the ice at a local ice skating rink in Philadelphia is sure to please kids young and old. There are several temporary festive outdoor ice skating rinks in Philadelphia and in the Philadelphia suburbs, providing unique settings for this winter activity, and many Pennsylvania state parks also offer ice skating when the conditions are right.
For more ways to enjoy everything this season has to offer, check out our list of Polar Express and Christmas Train Rides and our Philadelphia Holiday Guide, filled with the best Christmas events and activities, as well as events for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and more.
