New York City teens are fortunate to have so many world-class museums at their fingertips. Beyond just visiting for fun, many NYC museums have programs, workshops, and internships to give teens hands-on experience.

From art workshops to science and history internships, NYC museums offer engaging and educational opportunities for high schoolers to explore their passions and learn new skills. Depending on your teen's interests, there are museum programs in art, curatorship, history, science, architecture, and community-building. We've rounded up the best museum programs for teens in NYC.

For more tips and suggestions on finding teen-friendly activities, check our piece on the best after-dark teen activities in NYC and our comprehensive Tweens & Teens Guide to Having Fun in NYC.

Looking for a unique way to explore Florida? Climb aboard one of these family-friendly Florida train rides and enjoy a journey filled with fun, scenery, and adventure. Whether you’re looking for a scenic day trip by train, a theme park train ride, or a special Christmas train like The Polar Express, there are scenic train rides in Florida to please every age and interest. Train enthusiasts—both large and small—will love riding the rails on these Florida train rides.

When you've got kids of multiple ages, it can be hard to find activities and attractions that will appeal to everyone. Tweens and teens have outgrown playgrounds, for example, while toddlers would get bored in most museums.

But that doesn't mean the days of family adventures are over! The key is to find places that have multiple types of activities to keep every age group happy. And luckily, there are many things to do in DC with kids of all ages.

From parks and museums to entertainment spots and fun restaurants, here are 15 things to do in DC with toddlers to teens. These kid-friendly DC attractions for families are sure to keep everyone happy. Find more ideas for all-ages activities in DC, like amazing indoor water parks near, in our Indoor Fun Guide for DC Kids.

If your family loves the outdoors, Burlington, Vermont is the perfect picturesque vacation destination. While there are several nearby ski resorts for skiers of every age and ability, the fun doesn't stop on the slopes. Set on the banks of Lake Champlain, Burlington offers up waterfront activities and even has some gorgeous beaches (yes, in Vermont!). Add to that great museums, kid-friendly factory tours, and a farm-to-table restaurant scene, and you've got a city that's hopping year-round.

Read on for our Burlington, VT travel guide for families, which includes the top 21 things to do in Burlington, VT with kids. You'll find everything from fun Burlington, Vermont family activities to great Burlington, VT hotels for families. 

Looking for more New England vacation ideas? You'll find them in our New England Travel Guide, which includes our massive list of 100 things to do in New England with kids before they grow up. 

It’s nearly that time of year again: The Rockefeller Center tree is getting spruced up and ready to welcome visitors as one of the most popular attractions of the holiday season in New York City. With its dazzling lights, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree towers over the ice skating rink, producing a postcard-perfect sight worth seeing at least once. So, don your gloves and catch the holiday spirit because we've done the legwork to provide you with everything you need to know about visiting the Rockefeller Center tree in 2025, from best times to visit to avoid the crowds to the best restaurants near Rockefeller Center.

Find all the seasonal highlights in our NYC Kids' Guide to Christmas, including our picks for must-do holiday activities.