Top Attractions in Long Island: Best Things to See and Do With Kids

Grab the brass ring and get a free ride at Greenport's carousel. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

Long Island is so much more than a New York City suburb. Boasting miles of beautiful coastline, numerous outdoor activities, and a rich history, this region of the Empire State is a fantastic place to visit. So whether you are looking to put your toes in the sand with a great book or get your blood pumping riding roller coasters, we’ve got you covered with some of our favorite things to do. 

20 Outdoor Adventures in New York City to Enjoy This Winter

Bust a move during the action-packed Winter Sports Day at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Photo by John Eng

Despite the frigid temperatures, there's no shortage of fun outdoor adventures in NYC for the entire family to enjoy. Don't let the chill in the air stop you and your crew from getting out and about this winter! Make time to discover all the incredible ways to keep busy and get moving during the winter months in New York City with these fun outdoor adventures.

We've rounded up 20 fun outdoor places to play this winter. Find more all-seasons fun in the great outdoors in our Guide to Parks and Playgrounds.

Top Attractions in New Jersey: Best Things To See and Do With Kids

Hop aboard a stagecoach for a ride back in time at Wild West City, one of New Jersey's top attractions.

New Jersey has something for everyone: 130 miles of shoreline, amazing kid-friendly museums, cool zoos and aquariums, gorgeous parks and playgrounds, and much more. If a trip to the Garden State is on your agenda, read on for the top 25 tourist attractions in New Jersey. Even if you're a native, you might find some new kid-friendly things to do in these picks.

Top Attractions in Los Angeles: Best Things To Do and See with Kids

See a show at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, where you also have a great view of the Hollywood Sign! Photo by Matthew Field

We love LA! There are SO many things to do in Los Angeles with kids for visitors and native Angelenos alike. Whether you're visiting Los Angeles for the first time, or have guests in town who don't know where to start, we've gathered a list of all the top attractions in LA for families with kids. You'll find history and culture in just about every neighborhood of the city from Santa Monica to Echo Park—it's impossible to see everything in just one visit. But with this handy list, you'll know where to start and just what to do with kids once you're there.

Looking for more kid-friendly activities in Los Angeles? Check out our Los Angeles Visitors Guide for Families, which covers everything from the Best Hidden Gem Beaches to 12 Disneyland Hacks Locals Know to Where You Can Get Free Admission for Kids—and so much more.

Top Attractions in Philadelphia: Best Things to See and Do with Kids

Blue Cross RiverRink is open for Summerfest in the warmer months and Winterfest in the colder months. Photo courtesy of  J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia

Take it from the locals (that's us)...Philly is hands-down one of the best cities in the country for families to visit. Out-of-towners will find tourist attractions in Philadelphia with history unique to the birthplace of America, along with sprawling green space, world-class museums, theme parks, and more. 

With so many things to do in Philadelphia for kids, we've narrowed some favorite family fun spots to our top 30 picks. These are the best kid-friendly activities in Philly from the heart of Center City to the suburbs, whether you're lucky enough to live here or are just enjoying Philly for a brief stay. So grab a hoagie and run like Rocky, because families love the City of Brotherly Love. 

Top Attractions in Connecticut: Best Things to See and Do with Kids

Take a step back in time with a visit to Mystic Seaport. Photo courtesy of Ally Noel

Connecticut may be small, but the Nutmeg State sure knows how to pack in a ton of fun. From historic villages to sandy beaches to amusement parks, there are plenty of exciting tourist attractions in Connecticut to make a family visit well worth the trip any time of year.

It’s not easy narrowing down the list of things to do in Connecticut with kids, but we’ve made our picks for the 25 best kid-friendly activities in CT for residents and visitors alike. As locals, these are the places that we frequent with our children, and the first stops we make with family and friends whenever they're staying with us from out of town. So leave your FOMO at the door and start checking these spots off your CT bucket list.

Top Attractions in DC: The Best Things to See and Do with Kids

April is the ideal month to see the Washington, DC cherry blossoms. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service

Washington, DC is one of the top travel destinations in the US, and it's easy to see why. Our nation's capital is full of historic and cultural sites for families, including loads of free museums, government buildings, and the famous National Mall and Memorial Parks. With so many great tourist attractions in DC, it can be hard to determine which ones to visit with kids.

Mommy Poppins is here to help. We've pulled together the top 25 tourist attractions in DC, including popular restaurants, must-explore neighborhoods, and more kid-friendly activities in DC. These places are the very best DC has to offer for tourists and locals alike. Once you've made your way through all of these tourist attractions in DC, expand your reach with our list of 100 things to do in DC with kids.

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