From ice skating to bowling to museums, there are plenty of ways to celebrate a winter birthday.

Finding the perfect getaway that’s both fun and educational for kids or all ages can be a challenge. My favorite solution: America’s national parks! From awe-inspiring landscapes to hands-on activities, national parks in the US offer countless, varied opportunities for family adventure. Hiking, wildlife, camping, skiing, startling sunshine, vast canyons, unforgettable fountains—our national parks have it all!

Here, we’ve rounded up the 10 best national parks to visit in the US for kids. From the shores of Cape Cod to the pink cliffs of Bryce Canyon to the glaciers in Denali, read on for our picks for the best national parks in the US to visit as a family!

For more reviews and inside tips from parents and families who have traveled to our national parks, check out our United States National Parks Family Travel Guide.

Find dinos and more with a trip to the Peabody Museum in New Haven!

Atlanta's newest VR experience takes families on a trip through time, to a world of prehistoric creatures and dinosaurs, at Life Chronicles. Eclipso Atlanta has created an immersive expedition for kids and adults to dive into the history of life, all with the power of technologically-advanced virtual reality headsets. Kids will love interacting with dinosaurs and early mammals, and see with their own eyes how life on Earth began. Take a look at our trip through the past!

Explore the rich history and family fun waiting  in Concord!

This list of indoor activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley keeps kids active and engaged for those times when Mother Nature shuts down your favorite local playground. 

We've listed our 32 top indoor activities below, though we've got countless more picks on our list of the best indoor play spaces in Westchester and in our Guide to Museums for Westchester and Hudson Valley families.

Freebie alert: Long Island library cards unlock tons of no-cost benefits in addition to access to book collections, interactive play spaces, and classes. The list of very cool, very FREE library perks on Long Island for the whole family varies by location and is a huge benefit that not everyone knows about. 

Read on to uncover museums from Nassau County to the East End that participate in the free pass program at local libraries. Long Island library cards also grant access to other freebies that we've listed below, like discounted tickets to kid-friendly venues and shows. 

For even more FREE fun, check out our picks for Long Island Libraries with great play spaces and children's rooms and our ultimate guide to FREE Things To Do with Kids on Long Island.

New Jersey offers a variety of unforgettable kids' party venues for the winter season, no matter if you’re craving cozy indoor adventures or are excited to brave the elements. 

From Jersey City to Montclair to Belmar, we’ve curated a collection of exciting spots across New Jersey to make your kid's winter birthday celebration one to remember! Read on for our picks, and for even more party help, check out our mega-list of 100 Popular Kids’ Birthday Party Themes for Every Age and Interest.