14 Fabulous Fall Day Trips from Atlanta

The Japanese Garden at Gibbs Garden explodes with color during the fall. Photo by Bill Leffler

Fall day trips from Atlanta are perfect opportunities to spend time together since school, clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities are back in swing. With cooler temperatures and autumn leaves, Mother Nature puts on a great show throughout Atlanta. We’ve got great fall day trips from Atlanta covering the entire region -- we've even thrown in a couple of college towns so you can get your SEC football fix! 

Best Food Halls in Orlando for Kids and Families

Gideon's Handmade Cookies, at East End Market, are MASSIVE, like this drool-worthy pistachio toffee chocolate chip cookie. Photo courtesy Gideon's & East End Market

With picky eaters, come tough dining experiences...but food halls can save the day! Orlando food halls offer a tasty variety of cuisines—from colorful desserts to savory dishes—that families can all agree on. Besides delicious food, many of these kid-friendly food halls offer regular events that entertain and engage diners of all ages. Take a look at some of our favorite food halls in Orlando that your family should visit.

Best Farms for Family Fun and Entertainment in Chicago

Farms near Chicago offer animal experiences and more. Photo courtesy of the Double J Riding Club

Spending the day at a farm with family entertainment near Chicago is one of the best things about fall. Think petting zoos, pony rides, U-Pick fun, and most definitely a corn maze or two! From hand-picking flowers to milking a goat to hayrides, these local farms have something for everyone in the family. Check out our list of the best Chicago farms with family entertainment to visit with your little ones.

For more fall fun in Chicago, check out the best apple-picking orchards for kids, the best harvest and pumpkin festivals in Chicago, and 37 things you must do with kids in Chicago during the fall. 

Best Farms with Family Entertainment Near DC

Ride the cow train at Great Country Farms. Photo courtesy of the farm

Visiting a farm is the perfect way to spend a beautiful day outdoors with kids. That's why many families head to farms to pick pumpkins and other fruit or to pet and feed animals.

But while those activities are fun on their own, some farms near DC really step it up when it comes to family entertainment. We're talking giant slides, hayrides, corn mazes, games, pony rides, and loads more. Some of these farms only offer these activities during fall festivals and other special times of year, while others bring the fun nearly year-round.

Here are the 12 best farms with family entertainment near DC, located in Virginia and Maryland. Find even more farm fun in our Guide to Farms in Washington, DC, from animal farms and petting zoos to apple-picking orchards.

17 Great Fall Hikes with Kids Near Philadelphia

Enjoy the easy walking paths and the beautiful foliage along the Chester Creek Trail. Photo courtesy of the Chester Creek Trail

Crisp air and crunchy leaves signal the arrival of fall in Philadelphia, and a family hiking trip is one great way to get a load of both. Philly's vibrant, bustling city life is surrounded by serene parks, trails and nature preserves that make the perfect destinations for a kid-friendly fall hike. There are plenty of great family-friendly hiking trails near Philadelphia to accommodate family members of all ages. Many of our favorite Philadelphia hiking trails are great for strollers, and some of the more challenging hiking trails are great fits for tweens and teens. 

For more great treks across the state, check out our roundup of the best Pennsylvania state parks. And to really make the most of autumn, don't miss our Fall Activity Guide, loaded with festivals, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and more.

Best Farms with Family Entertainment in the Hudson Valley

Kelder's Farm in Kerhonkson offers dozens of attractions for families to enjoy, plus plenty of pick-your-own produce. Photo courtesy of the farm

Here in Westchester and Hudson Valley, we have a bounty of farms with family-friendly activities to entertain every age. And that's a pretty fortunate state of affairs, since nothing delivers that warm, autumnal feeling like a trip to the farm and activities like apple picking, hayrides, and visiting some cute animals. 

Read on for descriptions of the top farms in and around the Hudson Valley with great entertainment for families, and be sure to visit our Westchester pick-your-own guide for more farm fun.

Best Arts and Crafts Birthday Party Places on Long Island for Kids

Casa De Spin in Massapequa offers a unique take on canvas-painting parties. Photo courtesy of the studio

Craft-themed birthday party places across Long Island offer festive, art-filled interactive events for kids. Party packages accommodate different age groups, from young kids to tweens and teens. Art-loving kids can celebrate with a cool canvas paint party, doll fashion design bash, plaster craft fun, and more hands-on creations at these unique venues. 

Read ahead for our picks of the best arts and crafts birthday party places to start planning a memorable celebration. And check out our Long Island Party Guide for even more great birthday party ideas. 

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