Do you love the holidays? A stay in a top Christmas town or a trip to a nearby Santa's Village that goes all out for December 25 can be a great way to share that festive spirit with the whole family. Some of the most spectacular Christmas towns are right here in the US. These local spots celebrate Christmas with mega holiday lights displays, Christmas markets, special performances, and plenty of opportunities to meet with Santa Claus. Each of these unique locations gives us plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday season in style!

Read on to find an dazzling Christmas town or Santa's Village near you so your family can get into the holiday spirit in a big way, from Koziar's Christmas Village in Pennsylvania to Riverside, California. Find even more holiday (and winter) vacation ideas in our Family Travel Guide.

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Step into the wonders of ancient Egypt without leaving New York City through the ultimate VR experience at Horizon of Khufu. This newly opened, free-roaming, VR experience is the first-of-its-kind in NYC. The experience transports families 4,500 years back in time to explore the enchanting world of pyramids, mummification, and the legendary King Khufu himself.

I absolutely loved experiencing this VR adventure with my family—read on to discover what it’s like to traverse time and space in the heart of NYC. For more virtual reality experiences in NYC check out our roundup of the best virtual reality experiences in NYC.

The expansive Barbie: A Cultural Icon exhibition is now open at the Museum of Arts and Design at Columbus Circle, featuring 250+ dolls, photo ops, fashion designs, and more.

Thrilling for kids and endlessly nostalgic for grownups, Barbie: A Cultural Icon is one of the latest limited-time can’t-miss exhibitions to open in NYC. Featuring more than 250 vintage dolls, original fashion designs, playful photo backdrops, and an interactive life-size Barbie convertible, the exhibition brings a totally memorable experience for all ages to the Museum of Arts and Design at Columbus Circle.

I had a chance to sneak a private peek at the expansive display with my two Barbie-loving daughters, so read on for the inside scoop, ticket details, and what to know before you go.

Find tons of daily discounts on the top Connecticut kid activities and family experiences in Groupon’s online marketplace.

Keeping costs down when you’ve got kids to keep busy is no easy feat. So, if you’re looking for fun Connecticut activities and outings for the whole family that won’t break the bank, we’ve rounded up some of Groupon’s best deals on top-rated experiences. Take a look at these 4- and 5-star-rated deals that’ll help you save on everything from bowling to movie tickets to whale watching.

Yeah, that's right, Chicago gets everything foodies, sweet, and fun, FIRST! The Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, Hershey's first-ever touring experience is sweetening up Water Tower Place this fall. Buy tickets for $24 on most days through December 31, or get a special deal for just $15 on Halloween!

Whether you love checking out new things to do with kids or if you and your family dream of chocolate cups, chocolate kisses, and other irresistible treats, we've got the scoop on what to expect from this immersive candy-inspired extravaganza designed to delight all the senses.

Hoboken will soon be home to the first New Jersey location of The Bunny Hive, a social club for little ones and their grown-ups to bond, play, and learn, adding another play space for young families to enjoy in Northern New Jersey.