Following a months-long renovation, the spectacular Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum has reopened to the public, bringing with it renovated galleries, expanded exhibits, an increased focus on STEM learning, and tons of overall improvements to this children's museum in Poughkeepsie. The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is the only hands-on learning center of its kind in the Hudson Valley, and the museum houses educational exhibits geared toward children up to 12 years old.

Read on for our review of the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum, and find more fun things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley on this list of the top attractions in the region.

While the big kids are tall enough for roller coasters, drop slides, and water rides, there are also plenty of water parks and amusement parks for toddlers near Chicago. If you have a little thrill seeker, we’ve rounded up the best water parks and amusement parks for toddlers near Chicago. This list below features amusement parks and water parks that are designed with little ones in mind. We've separated them into amusement parks, water parks, and combination theme parks. Happy summering, little ones. 

For more amusement park adventures, check out our list for the Best Amusement Parks in the Chicago Area for Families and our favorite Water Playgrounds and Spraygrounds for Chicago Kids. 

Obstacle courses are a hot trend right now, and I'm all for it: navigating ropes, walls, and mazes inspire kids to use their muscles and brains. While my boys love the indoor obstacle courses cropping up around Boston, the arrival of warm weather means they can visit outdoor obstacle courses, where nature provides additional beauty (and challenges). 

If you’re anything like my three year old, you like farms. You love feeding goats out of your hand. Tractor rides are your very favorite. And, the thought of baby chicks make you giddy. Am I speaking your language? If yes, I would highly suggest taking a trip out to Flamig Farm in West Simsbury.

Amusement parks in Georgia provide hours of fun and entertainment for residents and visitors alike. Whether families need an activity for the long summer days, host a birthday party or private event at the ultimate fun site, or satisfy the cravings of thrill-seekers, Georgia amusement parks have it all! Usually open from spring to fall, these theme parks are a great time for families of all ages—teens may enjoy riding intense roller coasters with friends; younger kids can enjoy games, tamer rides, and entertaining live shows.

Want to go beyond amusement parks in Georgia? Enjoy year-round fun at Indoor Pools and Water Parks or go the tamer route take a swing and play a round of Mini Golf in Atlanta. 

Rows and rows of tulips arranged into bands of colors fill the landscape at the Wicked Tulips Flower Farm. During their U-Pick event, guests are encouraged to immerse themselves in a field of blooming bulbs and pick a bouquet (or two, or three…). Located in Preston, Connecticut (there's also a location about 25 miles away in Exeter, RI), Wicked Tulips is a feast for the eyes. 

Tulip season is short and typically lasts just 2-3 bloom-filled weeks a year. Read on for the details about the annual u-pick tulip event and find more all-season farm fun in our Pick Your Own Guide to CT Farms.

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With pillowy white sand, clear turquoise waters, and laid-back vibes, it’s no wonder that Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, is consistently voted not only one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, but one of the best beaches in the world. My family recently stayed at Ocean Club Resort Turks and Caicos, one of several resort options lining Grace Bay, and had an unforgettable time that left us wanting more.

Grace Bay resorts range from high-end luxury to budget-conscious, and Ocean Club Resort Turks and Caicos falls roughly in the middle price-wise. We found that it had everything we needed from activities to accommodations to keep our family of five happy throughout our vacation. Read on for our review of Ocean Club Resort Turks and Caicos.

The architecture at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston is part of the experience.

Entering the Palace of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is like stepping into a Venetian palazzo with its terra cotta roof, expansive courtyard filled with the heady scent of the latest blooms, lush wall panels filled with Old World art and treasures, secluded cloisters, wide sweeping staircases, and even a stained-glass chapel. All it's missing are the canals and the singing of the gondoliers as they pass by on their gondolas. Thankfully, visiting the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston with kids doesn't require airfare.

Located between the lush parks along Boston's Fens and the collegiate energy of Huntington Avenue, the Gardner Museum is one of two destinations for art lovers in this neighborhood. Once you know your way around, you can return for a Museum of Fine Arts Day Trip and explore the MFA with kids. The Gardner and the MFA are just a couple of Boston Museums for kids that make an trip into the city a memorable one for families.