Museums in Hanover, NH

With nearly 65,000 works of art & artifacts from many cultures and historical periods, the permanent collection of the Hood Museum of Art represents a remarkable cultural and educational experience in New Hampshire

Fun hands-on science exhibits for kids - both indoors and outdoors - in one of the country's top science museums! Great family fun in Montshire for those curious kids who love to touch, discover, play and learn!

It's all about science, nature and natural history at this Vermont institute with fascinating exhibits, fun live shows and kids programs!

Explore the history of Shakerism and Shakers in New Hampshire at the Enfield Shaker Museum, with a collection featuring items from everyday life, with even the site part of Shaker history

Exhibits of Native American objects, special events, and programming set across 12.5 acres in Warner, complete with Medicine Woods Nature Trail, Tipi and Northeast Woodlands lodge frame & store!

The New England Maple Museum offers a trip through over 200 years of maple sugaring history starting with the Native American discovery that maple sap cooked over an open fire produces a sweet syrup!

The Vermont Marble Museum have been presenting the past present and future of marble, as used in art, as building material and amazing world of everyday uses for more than 20 years!

The Nature Museum is a dynamic and educational place to visit. The exhibits at The Nature Museum at Grafton encourage you to open the door to Vermont's natural beauty.

Explore exhibits on the History of Skiing at the New England Ski Museum, one of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in New Hampshire

The Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History is the oldest chartered community history museum in the United States, welcoming visitors and researchers since 1882. It offers lively tours, exhibits and programs to enrich our understanding of Vermont's ....

The New Hampshire Historical Society serves thousands of children and adults each year through its Museum of New Hampshire History, research library, educational programs, and award-winning publications.

Visit New England's premiere museum of natural history, with over 175,000 objects on display - AND the state's first (and only!) public planetarium in Vermont!

Take a guided working farm tour, visit our gardens, view our exhibits and new exhibits changing every month. Take a scenic walk by foot or by wagon or sleigh ride. A beautiful destination, visited by many artists, media reporters and even NH's own sh....

An incredible hands-on experience within this museum and hobby shop for those families and kids who just love trains!

The Wright Museum is dedicated to celebrating Americans' sacrifices and achievements during WWII.

The New Hampshire Boat Museum features many of the finest examples of vintage mahogany and antique boats, with a Family Fun Center offering great hands-on fun for kids!

The Vermont Ski Museum is located in the village of Stowe in the Old Town Hall, which was built in 1818 and is on the National Register of Historic places, their mission being to collect, preserve and celebrate Vermont ski history.

The Birds of Vermont Museum is a delightful place where visitors can learn about birds and their role in the earth's ecosystems!

The Noyes House, a two-story federal-style brick mansion built by the Safford family in the early nineteenth century, was the first location to be settled in the village of Morrisville.

The Chocolatorium is not only a chocolate exhibit, but a fun and tasty place to explore! Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of chocolate, the history, the culture, and how it's made!

Indoor play in Mount Washington Valley for kids up to 7 years, with interactives & hands-on exhibits encouraging learning through play

Active and curious kids up to 7 years can learn through play in this fun children's museum, dedicated to their development in New Jersey!

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum explores the fascinating maritime history of the New England and Vermont region, with exhibits on shipwrecks, replicas and great fun for kids!

The Currier Museum of Art features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture, including works by Picasso, Monet, O'Keeffe, Wyeth, and LeWitt plus tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Zimmerman House

The Millyard Museum tells the story of Manchester's rich history, starting from 11,000 years ago, right through to present day! The museum features the permanent exhibit, Woven in Time: 11,000 Years at Amoskeag Falls.

Feel forces, use mechanical advantage to Lift yourself up, Look through a periscope, Send a whisper across the room! Touch and try exhibits on light, electricity, forces, sound and more!

Amazing Vermont art to be enjoyed with over 150,00 works exhibited over 39 exhibition buildings - some historic! Art fun for the family!

The Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum features an exciting, unique, and colorful repository for an exceedingly large collection of Boy Scout memorabilia and an exceptional Scouting Library. Artifacts relating to Scouting in New Hampshire & the world!

Visit Vermont's most dynamic gallery for the exhibition of the finest landscape painters in New England - the Bryan Memorial Art Gallery where kids can be creatively inspired!

Over 70 species of marine life at this Vermont aquarium, dedicated to educating on ecology, history and culture too!

The Bennington Museum is located in the heart of Vermont, & features over fourteen galleries to explore on art, history and the largest collection of Grandma Moses paintings in the world!

Be warned the House of Frankenstein is not just another Wax Museum. It features your favorite "monsters" and creatures - and there is no turning back!

The Marion County Museum was dedicated and opened to the public during the Old Settlers Celebration in August, 1961. Leslie A. Powell, society president and Al Riffel, Vice President were in Charge of the ceremony. The Centennial Time Capsule was sea....

A charming historical village and museum. A memorial to 19th century history, and its builder, Alexander Twilight.

Two floors of interactive exhibits and hands-on learning at this New Hampshire children's museum, dedicated to a child's development! Perfect for under 12s

Kidspace is an interactive art gallery within MoCA plus studio designed for kids offering hands on fun!

Discover the stories behind America's revolutionary past and how they relate to your experiences today by visiting the American Independence Museum, featuring stories of the brave men and women who overcame their uncertainties about freedom from Grea....

This is not your run-of-the-mill museum. From spinning wheels to airplanes and power looms to baseballs, history really comes alive here. Enjoy family-friendly interactive centers for hands-on fiber arts for all ages. Kids' programming available too.

Housed in the 1750-era Strong House, the Amherst History Museum takes visitors on a journey from the town's colonial past, through its industrial age and into the computer-driven present.

The Museum contains the "National Collection of American Streetcars" plus collections af rapid transit vehicles, trackles trolleys, and buses. The exhibit "History in Motion" contain a children's space of interactive activities relating to mass ransi....

Two museums in one! In the Children's Discovery Museum, the younger children learn while they play. At the Science Discovery Museum, children and adults of all ages explore hands-on scientific concepts creativity!

A fun Massachusetts museum to inspire a love of reading through picture books! Celebrating illustrations from around the world, it's a fun and colorful day out for kids!

Berkshire Museum is 3,000 square feet of interactive exhibits and experiments based around natural science, history and art!

Inspire discovery and imagination through exploration and play at this children's museum in Maine!

Take a trip back in time at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum! Enjoy magnificent views of Portland's waterfront aboard antique rail cars pulled by hard-working steam and diesel locomotives.

Set in an urban oasis, the EcoTarium offers a chance to walk through the treetops, take a thrilling multimedia journey through the galaxy at a digital planetarium, meet wildlife, stroll nature trails, ride a narrow-gauge railroad.

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library tells the story of Freemasonry and fraternalism in the context of American history.

Founded in 1987, Portland Harbor Museum is an exciting place to explore and celebrate the rich maritime history of Portland Harbor with artifacts and documents relating to the stories and heritage

A cultural family day out in New York State with exhibits and collections covering all forms of art, photography and artifacts that reflect the wonderful history of New York.

The Children's Museum at Holyoke teaches curious kids about art, science and the world around them through hands-on exhibits! Kids can step, crawl & climb their way into a world of imagination and play!

Danforth Art actively celebrates the expressive qualities of art through exhibitions, programs, & studio art classes

Explore 121 acres and 40,000sq ft of exhibitions near the Blue Mountain, with indoor and outdoor learning and activities for kids!

Experience a live re-enactment of the Salem Witch Trial! Go back in time to 1692 to hear real transcripts from the actual trials, before touring the dungeon!

Step back in time to 1692 at the Salem Witch Museum, offering a dramatic history lesson with life-size figures, narration and lighting.

Explore the untold stories of 1692 with live presentations and real life scenes depicting the stories of the trials in Old Salem village.

Spend the day surrounded by art and culture in this popular Salem museum, with exhibits, programs and activities!

A compelling museum is with eerily life-like wax figures depicting Salems vivid history from its founding in 1626 through the terrifying Hysteria of 1692!

Relive the swashbuckling adventures of Captains Kidd and Blackbeard, with a walking tour and authentic pirate treasures!

You will see original models used in famous movies and a real Academy Award. You will discover how blockbuster movies as Chicken Run, Predator,X-Men,The Matrix was made.Special: $20 Workshop includes 2 hr. training, materials and take home video. Ins....

Explore dinosaurs, hundreds of animals from around the world, rare minerals, meteorites. Check out the 42 ft. Kronosaurus, whale skeletons, and Harvard's world-famous Blaschka 'Glass Flowers'. Don't miss the University's most visited museum, just 10....

The Peabody Museum is among the oldest archaeological and ethnographic museums in the world where kids can enjoy and learn from one of the finest collections of human cultural history found anywhere.

Family-friendly, big machines & wrenches....sound fun? A fascinating look at where water comes from!

Over 700 interactive exhibits perfect for kids in Boston, where their imagination can run wild with science and technology!

Our nationally recognized collection of Norman Rockwell's art, established in 1976, commemorates Norman Rockwell's Vermont years and the entire span and diversity of his career (1911-1978). Chronological display of more than 2,500 Norman Rockwell

The Springfield Science Museum houses permanent collections of Natural Science, Anthropology and Physical Science, offering a world filled with the wonders of natural and physical science!

Great idea for things to do with kids in Springfield, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is home to more than three hundred inductees and more than 40,000 square feet of basketball history.

A fascinating look into the history of the Boston Tea Party, where costumed actors tell the story of this important night in USA history! Great idea for things to do with kids in Boston.

Loads of great hand-on exhibits to keep kids entertained in Boston - which focus on science, culture, environmental, health and fitness and the arts.

Visit America's oldest car collection at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline, Massachusetts!

Rangeley has long been one of Maine's logging centers. Native Americans used the forest of spruce, balsam fir, beech, birch, and poplar for their homes, canoes, foods, and medicines.

Visit the largest Aviation Museum in New England, with real aircraft, fascinating exhibits and plenty of family activities too!

The Connecticut Trolley Museum invites you to take a journey back in time and experience the transportation of yesterday.

Free for kids, Fuller Craft Museum is an ever changing range of consistently excellent exhibits, covering a diverse range of art!

There are 3 floors of interactive educational but fun exhibits and over 100 programs that allow kids children ages 1 through 8 to explore the world around.

Go back through Maine's 12,000 years of history from the Paleo-Indians to European settlers! Great exhibits showcasing life as it used to be!

The American Industrial Revolution is brought back to life in this historic Rhode Island museum, with tours through 18th and 19th century buildings!

Visit this retired 1901 fire station with a unique collection that showcases the transition from hand drawn to motorized fire trucks - all for that historic family day out in Connecticut!

In a former schoolhouse, the Lutz Children's Museum allows kids to explore culture, history, & the natural sciences through fun exhibits!

Over 165 hands-on exhibits, programs, and endless exploration for the whole family at this Connecticut Science Center in Hartford! Learning AND fun for kids!

Hands on science fun, learning, & discovery at The Children’s Museum, with daily animal demonstrations & daily shows in the digital planetarium!

A museum that takes you through the heritage of Stanley family genius, and the history of manufacturing cars, and violins!

A fascinating and educational insight into paintings, sculptures, costume, furniture from all over the world! For those art buffs out there....

Kids aged 1 to 11 can play, create AND learn in this hands-on children's museum in Rhode Island! A day out filled with imagination and fun.

A multi-sensory museum for kids from 1 to 8 years, with hands-on exhibits to learn through play!

Spend the day at Rhode Island’s only natural history museum AND the state’s only public planetarium! A family day out choice since 1896!

The New Britain Youth Museum, founded in 1956, encourages children and families to explore the history and cultures of Connecticut and the world. Come explore with your child!

New Britain Museum of Art features 8,300 paintings, sculptures, photos and illustrations by American artists across over 300 years!

Founded in 1959, the Colby College Museum of Art has an outstanding permanent collection of 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st century American art, as well as an active temporary exhibition program.

A fascinating museum in New England preserving the history of the iconic carousel, as well as a museum on the history of fire-fighting!

A hands-on, interactive children's museum best suited for ages 2 to 10 years in Bristol, Connecticut

New England Wireless & Steam Museum is an electrical & mechanical engineering museum showcasing the beginnings of radio & steam power, & honoring engineers!

Imaginative play for kids up to 7 years at Kidcity Museum, with handmade, one of a kind exhibits that encourage creativity, exploration & imagination!

The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum honors and celebrates the history of baseball & iconic players, with exhibits to inspire and educate

The Herreshoff Marine Museum and America's Cup Hall of Fame are dedicated to the education and inspiration of the public through presentations of the history and innovative work of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and the America's Cup competitio....

The Mattatuck Museum collects and exhibits American art & cultural history with a focus on the Naugatuck Valley and the artists of Connecticut.

Cartoon fun away from the television! This fun museum has one of the largest collections of cartoon-themed artifacts and toys in the entire country - from Disney to Marvel - kids can check out all their favourite characters and toys!

Offers a nationally recognized collection of works from many of America’s greatest artists.

The Coastal Children's Museum offers 21 hands-on exhibits for kids aged 2-9, covering the natural world, arts, sciences & the diversity of Maine's coast!

The Newport Art Museum's collections and exhibitions focus on the visual arts of Newport and southeastern New England, reflecting both the rich heritage of the past and the lively art scene of the present.

Series of large and intricate interactive exhibit rooms with learning through play design ideal for curious kids. Newest features include a Baby Park just for the smallest guests, plus a giant construction zone The Imagination Playground!

One of the best places to go in Newport with kids is the International Tennis Hall of Fame, showcasing the history and legends in the world of tennis!

A creative, unique and interactive way for kids to enjoy and learn about art around New York City.

South County Museum inspires wonder and a better understanding of the agricultural and rural village life in coastal Rhode Island before the emergence of suburban communities. Step back in time for your next family day out!

Rhode Island's National Museum of American Illustration features masterpieces of illustrative art and is the largest such collection in the world!

Located on the waterfront, the Connecticut River Museum is the perfect place to explore the heritage & wonders of New England’s Great River.

Hands-on fun in Connecticut for kids who love to learn through play, with indoor and outdoor exhibits perfect for those up to 9 years!

A fascinating look at the history of the Danbury Railway complete with real locomotives and train rides for kids!

A place where families and children can learn and play together. The museum features lots of hand on exhibits such as: A Pirate Ship, A Plantarium, the Puppet Theatre and Toddler Play Area.

One of the best places to visit in Cape Cod with kids is the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, inspiring an appreciation & understanding of the natural environment & wildlife, through discovery & learning!

The exhibits at Penobscot Marine Museum focus on the industry of Penobscot Bay in the 19th century and illustrate what it was like to live and work on one of the great square-rigged ships over 200 years ago

Experience this Cape Cod interactive science museum featuring real pirates and the worlds ONLY authenticated pirate treasures!

Three floors of hands-on fun with science, and daily Planetarium shows. A family friendly discovery museum in Bridgeport great for learning!

The Helicopter Museum contains hundreds of photographs & models tracing the history of the helicopter both in the USA & around the world

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Keeler Tavern Museum has been a farmhouse, tavern, stagecoach stop, post office, hotel for travelers, and now a great family day out in Connecticut!

On January 1, 1842, P.T. Barnum opened his first museum on lower Broadway in New York City. Almost 166 years later, The Barnum Museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut carries on the extraordinary legacy of this great American icon.

Learn all about the boat-building and repair of Erie Canal boats, and the social history of the canal era. Award winning family attraction with plenty of learning to be had!

A fascinating and fun look at the life of L. Frank Baum, as well as fun artifacts from all things "The Wizard of Oz" related!

Explore a fascinating collection of Maine's land transportation equipment that kids can learn all about, including historic artifacts!

Lots of hands on and fun learning for children under 10 years in this entertaining museum in Connecticut!

Kids can learn and play in Stamford at this nature centre and museum, with family activities, outdoor adventures, observatory, & animals!

Enjoy the largest children's museum north of Boston, and Maine's premier center for learning and discovery. Seven permanent interactive exhibits invite you to explore the worlds of nature, geography, children's literature, music, art, science and ana....

A fun and interactive museum showcasing what makes the East End special, with emphasis on those who call it home! Great learning experience for kids in New York!

Experience the "wonder and splendor of the human experience" that the Hudson Museum has to offer. The museum showcases lots of temporary and permanent exhibits, celebrated by special events and discussed in lectures by such distinguished scholars as ....

The Bruce Museum is a community based, world-class institution highlighting art, science & natural history!

A journey into the world of art in this Syracuse art museum, with American sculptures, paintings, drawing and ceramics.

A fascinating Syracuse museum where science is learnt through imaginative, experimental and physical play. Plus flight simulators, planetarium & IMAX theater!

Public skating sessions in New Hampshire, as well as hockey, lessons, and leagues!

Spend a fun and relaxing day chugging alongside the Connecticut on this 2 hour scenic train ride. Connecticut River for a 2 hour round trip.

Quechee Recreation Area is a large park spread out over a vast area. It is unique in that 611 acres of the park are not owned by the state, but leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The tract of land, which is leased from the Corps, contains ....

Farm fun in Vermont where visitors of all ages can learn how maple syrup is made, make friends with farm animals, and enjoy nature trails!

Skiing and snowboarding with lessons available, offering 25% green runs and a terrain park.

Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes, under the shade of sugar maples and 400-year-old hemlocks, across covered bridges and alongside rambling stone walls. This is a landscape of loss, recovery, and conservation.

The farm dates back to 1871, when native Vermonter, Frederick Billings, set out to build a farm and forestry operation that would serve future generations as a model of wise stewardship. His farm flourished, and today, is still a first-class working ....

America's most sensational glacial caves in the most beautiful of woodland settings. Plus kids can have fun panning for gems at the Polar Sluice, or try the family treasure hunt by torchlight in the Klondike Mine!

One of New England's finest examples of an early 20th-century summer estate. Enjoy the old garden, rose terrace and Japanese water lily pool.

Travel back in time to Charlestown, New Hampshire in the 1740's and have an unforgettable experience in an authentically reconstructed fortified settlement.

One of the more primitive gems in New Hampshire, this state park is filled with wildlife, from moose to loons, historic attractions as well as hiking trails and kayaking.

Open meadows, mature forests, and marsh boardwalks connect interactive natural exhibits where native animals reside: black bears, mountain lions, raptors, river otters, bobcats, and more. Spend a day - walk the trails, take a Science Center Lake Crui....

Adventure for the family in New Hampshire as you explore the Lost River Gorge and the Boulder Caves, with lantern tours and free hiking trails.

A beautiful area in New Hampshire stretching along the Pemigewasset River, with fun activities like canoeing, fishing and snowmobiling.

The Daniel Webster Birthplace State Historic Site is associated with the birth and early childhood years of Daniel Webster, one of our country's most respected orators and statesmen. While the site affords a view of the early years of Daniel Webster,....

Visit an architectural masterpiece from the 19th Century, and the ONLY real castle in Vermont!

Travel through a natural, woodsy setting along the twisting "Pemi" River, just minutes away from Franconia Notch. You can relax, wave to the tubers and kayakers, watch as young boys swing out over a long rope attached to Swimming Hole Bridge for a sp....

Browse museums filled with Americana, witness the extraordinary stunts of the Seyranyan Family Circus and visit our many unique shops. Don't forget our featured attraction The Bear Show a truly original experience. All this and more await you, at Cla....

Check out our 12 slides, wave pool, lazy river, kiddie play place, Oasis Beach Bar and waveside entertainment every weekend in July and August! One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in New Hampshire

Enjoy a nostalgic scenic excursion along the shores of the lake. We travel between Meredith & Lakeport always within view of the lake.

Go back to when travel was an exciting adventure, relax, watch the fabulous scenery go by in restored coaches pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive. All aboard! One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in V....

Skiing and snowboarding with lessons from 3 years, offering 20% green runs, ice skating, tubing, snowshoeing, terrain training park and air bag.

Active kids love this zipline and high ropes fun for all ages in New Hampshire! A challenging and exciting family day out!

Weirs Beach GoKart Track offers a FUN, safe, clean environment for the ULTIMATE interactive racing experience!

The M/S Mount Washington is an excursion cruise ship on Lake Winnipesaukeen, NH. It offers scenic cruises, Sunday brunch and dinner dance cruises. The ship stops at 5 ports on the lake, Wolfeboro, Meredith, Alton Bay and Center Harbor, on alternating....

Skiing and snowboarding with lessons from 5, offering 30% green runs, plus extensive tubing hill and terrain training park.

Skiing and snowboarding with lessons from 3 years, offering 111 trails, 16 lifts, 3 terrain parks, and 20 wooded trails. A good number of green runs.

Don't think you are an artist? Walk in to Art Escape and they will help you create a masterpiece! Paint your own ceramics is a great family activity!

Indoor fun in New Hampshire with FIVE different bounce houses, and 5000 sq ft of fun activities for kids!

Snow adventures with the family at this New Hampshire resort, with skiing and snowboarding, as well as lessons from 4 years. Summer fun too!

A National Historic Landmark museum with 25 original Shaker buildings and 694 acres of nature trails to explore. Families will find hands-on activities scattered throughout the Village ranging from arts and crafts, to dressing up as 19th century Shak....

Vermont thrills and spills with attractions for all ages - with a climbing wall, mini golf and water slides....to name a few!

Skiing and snowboarding with lessons from 4 years, offering 14 green runs and 4 terrain parks, plus their Adaptive Sports Center offers snow sports for disabled skiers and their families.

Skiing and snowboarding with lessons from 6, 12% green runs, tubing, zipline adventure and terrain park with beginner hill.

The Ice Center in Washington West is all about skating, with public sessions, hockey leagues, figure skating and more!

A great, fun Big Rig friendly campground for the whole family! RV sites and wooded tent sites, right in the heart of the White Mountains. Fun activities too!

The Vermont Folklife Center, founded in 1984, is dedicated to preserving and presenting the folkarts and cultural traditions of Vermont and the surrounding region.

Jay's is a beautiful miniature golf course and ice cream store at the southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee on Route 11. Come by boat or car!

Snow fun in New Hampshire, with skiing and snowboarding, as well as lessons from 4 years. Includes 6 green runs, tubing and terrain training park!

Guided tour around the Ben and Jerry's Factory - with sample tastes too! Learn all about the ice cream production process in this fun 30 minute tour

Take a journey to the stars: where the sky is no limit, it is just the beginning! Kids can participate in a rocket-making workshop, make a comet, land the space shuttle, try the amateur satellite radio and coo at the models space vessels.

Skiing and snowboarding with lessons from 4, offering around 35% green runs and 4 terrain parks.

The St. Johnsbury Athenaeum is a private, nonprofit public library and art gallery.

It's all about creating ART! Whether it's through their hands, sponges, spray bottles....they can experiment and create anything, WITH anything!

Take the family to ride up the beautiful Mount Washington on the world's first mountain-climbing cog railway! Spend your family day out looking at the magnificent New Hampshire views.

Family Fun Park featuring miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, climbing wall, and more in New Hampshire! Great for active kids!

Little River State Park, which is part of Mt. Mansfield State Forest, primarily consists of a campground with 81 tent/trailer sites and 20 leantos. This is central Vermont's largest and most popular campground.

The oldest small ski area in America offers skiing and snowboarding with lessons available, with 4 of the 7 runs offered being green.

A fun and family friendly space where kids are encouraged to keep active, have fun and stay healthy! No video games here!

The mission of Hildene is to advance the Lincoln legacy through education, commitment to community and active stewardship of the family's home and land. It is an example of the "Great American Story" and the story of the Lincoln family's love affair ....

Wander through five acres and enjoy some of the most agreeable animals you'll ever meet! Great animal fun at this friendly farm in New Hampshire!

Great kids fun at this Vermont corn maze! With a new maze design every year, as well as barnyard golf, tunnels and a petting zoo, there is much to see and do for those kids who love some New England farm fun!

Immerse the family in nearly 2,000 acres of history at the fascinating Fort Ticonderoga! With living history programs and activities, as well as a fun corn maze!

Year-round education programs reach thousands of Vermonters of all ages through school, camp, family, and adult programs and workshops, including 4,500 school-aged children.

Catamount Fishing Adventures is a Stowe, Vermont guide service that offers fly-fishing, spin-fishing, and ice-fishing excursions!

Skiing and snowboarding with lessons from 4 with good proportion of green runs; plus high wire canopy tour, family friendly golf, snowmobiling, dog sledding and more.

Cross country and back country skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing and year round mountain biking, indoor activities and family facilities.

A family oriented campground in New Hampshire, with activities for kids, pools, great events like themed weekends and wagon rides too! Day visitors welcome!

From summer thrills to amazing skiing and riding in the winter, Attitash Mountain Resort is a family vacation destination for all seasons!

Since 1961 the backyard training area has grown into a challenging ski area with expanded lifts and slopes. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Vermont!

Skiing and snowboarding with lessons from 3 years, offering 15% green runs, plus tubing hill and several terrain training parks.

Elmore State Park has more than 700 acres, the area includes a large sandy beach, historic CCC bathhouse with a concession stand, restrooms and a rental pavilion, a picnic shelter, numberous tables and grills, and row boat, canoe and kayak rentals.

Feed and touch more than 50 animals on the farm and learn about these lovable creatures. Animals, play and farm fun in Vermont!

Family resort also welcoming day trippers, with a large range of outdoor activities and sports, organised children's activities, interactive opportunities with the farm life and more besides.

Outdoor adventures in New Hampshire with these great tours, from wood survival skills, to cross country skiing and canoeing!

In addition to public skating, hockey programs and home to many figure skating clubs for children and adults. Ham Arena also features a pro shop stocked with equipment, sticks, skates, and gear from Easton, Jofa, CCM, and more. An on-site pizza and s....

The 168-acre park is located atop Mt. Philo (968' elevation) and overlooks the Lake Champlain Valley and the Adirondack Mountains of New York. A narrow, steep road (not recommended for trailers) provides visitors access to the top of the mountain. Th....

Captain Bill's Charters offers the best deep sea fishing, scuba diving and sightseeing tours in New England. Plan your private fishing trip for cod, haddock, blue fish, shark and tuna., great fun for all the family!

Smugglers Notch is a narrow pass through the mountain with 1,000 foot cliffs on either side. In the early days, only a footpath and trail for horses existed. The Park is a corridor park with developed facilities along VT 108. It consists of a campgro....

Kids can have a bouncing fun time at New Hampshire's Largest Inflatable Playground!

With a petting farm, Rainbow Trout fishing, wagon rides, bonfires during the summer & fall and horse-drawn sleigh rides during winter, there is plenty of year round farm fun at Adams Farm!

A fun children's theme park in New Hampshire, giving families and kids fun for over 60 years! Filled with rides where fairytales come to life!

Kingsland Bay State Park is one of Vermont's newest parks and at present has limited services. Much of the 264 acres, along the shores of Lake Champlain, remains as a natural area. The historic Hawley House (1790) is part of the complex.

Skiing and snowboarding with lessons from 3, offering 16% green runs, plus beginner friendly terrain training and pipe park.

The park has a play area and a swimming pool with lifeguards. There are a picnic area and a large open picnic shelter pavilion for large group gatherings. Boating (rentals available), fishing, and sailing are popular on Lake Champlain. You can explor....

is 40,000 sqare feet of tropically themed wet adventure, with four high speed water slides, wave pool with body surfing and water basketball; plus family fun pool with interactive features and summer outdoor facility too.

Tours are available of the working weather station at the summit where kids can meet the scientists, explore the equipment and learn about working 6,288 feet up. Why not go by snowcat?

For animal loving kids, Touchstone Farm in New Hampshire makes a fun day out where they can spend time with horses, as well as other farm animals

A fast paced, high energy and colorful environment of over 30,000 square feet, with a full gaming arcade, multi-story laser tag arena and a variety of rides for kids and adults!

The center houses an impressive interactive exhibit hall that allows visitors to explore the Merrimack River. The exhibits focus on the Merrimack River watershed, historical use of the Amoskeag area, and river wildlife. Visitors can view live turtles....

Great winter sports on the slopes, and a fun aerial adventure course in summer, with an indoor activity center too! Kids fun in New Hampshire for active families!

A Christmas theme park featuring wonderful rides, great shows and awesome water park Ho Ho H2O, all geared towards kids up to 13 years old! Festive fun in New Hampshire!

A campground with rides...or a theme park with a campground...you decide! Fun in New Hampshire for the family regardless!

Skiing and snowboarding with lessons from 3 years, best suited to improvers with only 5 green runs but 26 blue, plus 3 terrain training parks.

Charmingfare Farm is a fun New Hampshire farm for kids, with a real zoo filled with exotic animals, as well as Fall activities and more!

Snows sports including skiing, snowboarding, tubing and air boarding with lessons available. Also features ice skating, zip line canopy tour, Nordic Ski and Snowshoeing, plus indoor play and pool.

Skiing and snowboarding with parents and tot lessons beginning at age 3 and around 30% green runs. Also has lift serviced tubing hill.

The park has open lawn areas, woods, and Mt. Olga rising to the east where there is an old fire tower with spectacular views. The area is very popular during the fall foliage season for its colors, and also because it is located on one of the more po....

Skiing and snowboarding with lessons from 3 years, offering 15 green runs. Summer activities include horse and pony rides, plus several camp options.

Wildcat Mountain is one of the last vestiges of independent, family-owned New Hampshire ski areas with year round fun with a zip line too!

Take a tour round the factory and then design your own bear in the "Create a Friend for Life Factory. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do with kids in Vermont

A popular adventure is family canoeing on the gentle, crystal clear Saco River near North Conway with canoe trips, pontoon boat cruises, white water rafting, and more!

Shelburne Farms is a membership-supported, nonprofit environmental education center and National Historic Landmark on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont. Our mission is to cultivate a conservation ethic. Schoolchildren, adults, educat....

A clean, fun, and family friendly indoor play center in Southern New Hampshire!

Indoor rock climbing at Petra Cliffs for all ages, with lessons, programs and day passes!

True North Kayak Tours has been operating on the shore of Vermont's Lake Champlain for the past 10 years, where you can enjoy your adventure with experienced guides!

Featuring two 18 hole mini golf courses, lazer tag, lazer maze, driving range, full arcade and batting cages, and spooky fun at Halloween!

A fun indoor playground for the under 7s, with adventure jungle gym, inflatable fun, toddler zone, rock wall & more!

We offer numerous cruises on our 3 cruise ships that range from 1 hour to 4.5 hour trips and take you around the different parts of Lake George. Visit our website for more information.

Bring the whole family for a fun, old fashioned day of apple picking.

Magical fun just for those little ones, with kiddie rides, trains and forest adventure!

Create family memories with an old-fashioned twist at this throwback to the Wild West in New York State!

Cool down in New York at this fun water park, with over 35 water slides and attractions at Water Slide World!

Over 30 rides and attractions which will give the entire family those theme park thrills! Great New York family fun!

Family fun with all year round indoor attractions (and seasonal outdoor attractions) where kids can enjoy Laser Tag, Batting Cages and Miniature Golf! To just name a few...!

The Robert Frost Farm was home to Robert Frost and his family from 1900-1911. Frost, one of the nation's most acclaimed poets whose writings are said to be the epitome of New England, attributed many of his poems to memories from the Derry years. The....

Skiing and snowboarding from 4 years, offering 25% green runs, plus terrain training park and summer activities.

Great indoor fun for kids under 12 years in New Hampshire, with playhouses, trampolines, ball pits, toys and soft play! A fun baby zone too.

Explore the LARGEST cave entrance in the East, waterfalls, gorge, lighted caves, guided adventure tours with a cave float, gemstone mining, Frisbee golf, climbing walls, dino digs, crystal quest & gold rush mines, Adirondack memories museum, PBS vide....

The primary attraction of this general area is its remoteness: mountains with tree-covered slopes, fast running rivers and streams, and clear lakes. The land northeast and southeast of Island Pond is especially suited to the angler, the hunter, or th....

A once in a lifetime experience in the sky with hot air ballooning adventures. A natural and exciting New Hampshire adventure for the family!

Today at Sand Bar, the smooth, sandy lake bottom remains shallow well out from shore, making this an ideal swimming spot for children. That, and the uninterrupted length of sandy beach, very high quality water in this section of the lake, and well-ke....

Visit the ONLY naturally formed white marble arch in the whole of the USA - right in Massachusetts!

Natural Bridges preserves some of the finest examples of natural stone architecture in the southwest. On a tree-covered mesa next to deep sandstone canyons, three natural bridges formed when meandering streams slowly cut through the canyon walls. In ....

Explore the mysteries of America's Stonehenge, and try and work out how it was built! Most likely the oldest man-made structure in the USA!

A mysterious historical attraction - possibly the oldest man-made attraction in the entire country - our very own Stonehenge! Right in New Hampshire.

The parents and kids alike will enjoy their days out in Vermont’s beautiful nature, with the Apple Island RV Park adding to your experience.

Indoor play fun for kids up to 12 years, with inflatables, soft play, and birthday parties too!

A former railroad yard, this urban park uses historical artifacts and exhibits to bring to life the controversial and danger-filled construction of the Hoosac Tunnel, one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century.

Step back in time as you walk the nature trails in the midst of a primeval Adirondack Forest. Descend hundreds of feet and walk the natural stone walkways within the Chasm and gaze upon eons of geologic history etched in stone. Take a scenic raft o....

Established in 1902, Canobie Lake Park because a fully fledged amusement park in the 1930s, and now offers thrill, family, kiddie and water rides for all!

The ultimate indoor fun center for families of any age, with mini golf, mini bowling, billards, and arcade and table games! Catch the fun on your Massachusetts family day out!

Perfect for a rainy day, Pinball Wizard is an extensive collections of fun classic edition and ultra modern video games, whizzing pinball machines, redemption games, to name a few...!

Field of Dreams has a wonderful children's playground, sand volleyball court, small picnic area, walking trails and more! Fun park adventures in New Hampshire

A small, lovely family-oriented campground with 101 campsites as well as 8 cottages, al nestled in the tall pines in the beautiful Sebago Lake area. Camping fun in Maine!

An 18,400 sq ft nature experience with a butterfly conservation center, with nearly 4,000 free flying butterflies from all over the world!

Bouncingly fun play for kids in Massachusetts featuring a multi level indoor treehouse, dual rider inflatable slides and a bounce house, as well as activities in science and crafts.

Surround yourself with over 500 butterflies, representing up to 50 species from all around the world, with this charming New England butterfly experience!

Scenic train tours and experiences in New York with this passenger railway with occasional special tours for the family!

A fun indoor watermark in Vermont, with slides, surfing and rivers! Float, swim, splash and bob the day away in Jay.

A unique, entertaining world of New England charm, fairy tale fantasies, and hands-on, interactive candlemaking that's fun for every age. Also with permanent Christmas Wonderland exhibit.

Family fun in Massachusetts with go-karts, batting cages, mini golf and SO much more...including ice cream! Kids will love it.

Rumble Tumble is a fun indoor play gym with a huge indoor soft play zone and private party center.

Visitors to Strawbery Banke have the opportunity to experience and imagine how people lived and worked in this typical American neighborhood throughout four centuries of history. Through its restored houses, its featured exhibits, its historic land....

Kids can learn how to find their own Garnet gemstones, as well as learn all about the history and geology of the mine. Are you ready to hunt for treasures in New York State on your family day out!?

A fully wooded family campground perfect for tents through to cabins. Kids will love the heated pool and other fun activities!

A family fun water park that offers a variety of water-based activities for all ages and all swim levels including slides, rides, waves, sprays and features on all sides.

One Stop Fun for kids with gymnastics, karate, dance, a rock wall and an indoor playground!

50,000 square feet facility cleverly arranged into a dozen sections which allows them to accommodate everything from bikes to skateboards and scooters to inline skates, all at the same time.

Beginner friendly skiing with 43 green runs, lessons from age 3, tubing, zip lines, ice skating and more.

An fun and interactive educational play space for kids with activities including a child sized grocery store, a HUGE dinosaur climbing structure, reading areas as well as an arts and crafts area. Play time!

A relaxing and enjoyable Southern Maine coastal campground. Kids will love the ocean breeze, and the beautiful beaches to play on!

Inflatables, adventure climbing structure, infant zone, Lego Station, indoor car track, air hockey, arcade and more at BB Kidz Klub!

Big thrills, fast and steep snow tubing, and globe riding...yes please!

Sturdy bridges, walkways and groomed paths allow visitors to enjoy self-guided tours to view the beautiful waterfalls, dark pools and one of New York's largest pot holes. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with....

Get your whole family out for the day in 2,250 acres of beautiful protected land rich in natural wildlife in Maine, filled with trails and exhibits.

Aimed at kids under 48", eatures include the Candy Cane Express Train, kiddie rides, elf experiences and Santa himself.

The Seacoast Science Center is a "must see" for anyone wishing to discover the natural treasures and rich history of coastal New Hampshire. The Center's dramatic seaside setting, interpretive exhibits, and commitment to creating a memorable, personal....

Skiing and snowboarding with lessons from 4 years, offering 7 green runs, plus a beginner friendly terrain park for developing skills and confidence.

Fuller Gardens is a public display garden, located on the ocean, that features over 1700 rose bushes of hundreds of varieties, formal English perennial borders, Japanese Garden and Koi pond, annual displays and a tropical and desert conservatory.

A winning combination of family splash park, mega maze, laser tag and adorable animals to pet and feed. You'll be here all day!

From swings, go-karts, zip lines, water park and tubes in summer, to snow tubing fun in winter, enjoy year round family fun on your adventurous day out in Maine!

Visit the Smolak Farms for that classic farm fun, with animals, Fall festival, pumpkin patches, fruit picking and more!

Animal Adventures Family Zoo rescues orphaned and abandoned exotic animals, and offers presentations so you can visit them!

An amusement park and water park rolled into one with Funtown and Splashtown USA!

Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort is the largest ski resort in southern New England, & summer home to Mountain Adventure Park!

Open a new world of adventure to your children that develops them physically, mentally and socially in a positive reinforcing environment. Kids are introduced to climbing through a series of games, group activities, challenging movements, and pure fu....

Make a splash at Maine's LARGEST water park, with high speed slides, wave pools, and even mini golf! Great family fun

Multi level laser tag arena, 18 hole mini golf and arcade plus sports bar family restaurant with sundae bar.

Monkey Trunks Aerial Adventure combines zipline and high ropes fun for all ages! Those inner monkeys in the family will love this active and challenging family day out in Maine!

In the heart of New England this family campground is located on the shores of sparkling Lake Dean with lots of great family activities!

A Massachusetts Learning Center with Open Play and age appropriate classes to encourage kids to learn through play, curiosity & inquisitiveness.

Rock climbing fun in Massachusetts with state of the art facilities, climbing walls, bouldering and even birthdays and camps!

Sweet family fun out in nature at Look Park, with boat rides, mini golf, and even a steam train ride!

Come aboard mates and immerse yourself in the world of 18th century pirates! Putt your way through mountain caves, over footbridges and under cascading waterfalls on 2 unique 18-hole courses.

Visit New England's ONLY beach front amusement park, with rides & amusements for the thrills seekers, and classic ride fans!

Multi level indoor soft play in Boston with Jam Time for under 6s, with, ball pit, bouncy house, soft toys for infants too!

Explore a wonderful array of wildlife that cannot survive in the wild. Over 30 species of native Maine wildlife are kept for protection, and visits from kids!

Open gym play and a dedicated indoor play area for those children's birthday parties in Massachusetts!

Family farmyard fun at the Tougas Family Farm, with a barnyard, playground, and farm kitchen, as well as family friendly activities. Enjoying the simple pleasures of life.

Family bowling fun at this classic Massachusetts bowling alley, with fun events, birthday parties and fun event nights!

Indoor rock climbing fun in Massachusetts, with climbing areas, bouldering, and classes just for kids!

Einstein's Workshop is an amazing space for kids in Massachusetts to explore the creative side of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

65,000 square feet of amazing indoor water park fun in Boston for the family day out! Where most days are 84 degrees, CoCo Key Boston is a tropical themed family fun experience!

Over 200 items to select from to personalise with a multitude of mediums, plus hand and foot prints. Regular events and classes held.

Captain Tom will guide you and the family through the daily routines of a Maine lobsterman, while enjoying close-up views of historic lighthouses and harbor seals. Learn how to measure, band and bait or just relax during the 1-1/2 hour excursion!

Get creative with The Twisted Potter - just pick a piece to paint, and let the creative juices flow! Great artistic fun for all ages!

A fun and creative paint your own pottery studio in Massachusetts, with pre-made ceramics to paint, as well as beading, glass fusing and mosaics too!

Indoor and outdoor open ice skating sessions great for the family, as well as lessons and ice hockey. Ice-tastic family fun in Maine!

Black Mountain Ski Resort is a premiere ski facility in Maine with 17km of Nordic slopes, ski classes and Tubing fun!

Fun and creative indoor play for those active kids, with fun birthday party ideas and LOTS of inflatables!

A fun indoor play and party place in beautiful Massachusetts for toddlers up to those kids aged the big seven!

Family bowling fun in this retro bowling alley in Massachusetts, with themed nights, great food and great entertainment too!

Brooksby Farm offers friendly farm animals, birthday parties, fruit picking and more farm fun in Massachusetts!

Skiing and snowboarding with lessons from 4 years, offering 6 green runs plus 2 terrain training parks.

A super collection of fun activities for the whole family, including Go Karts, Mini Golf, Bumper Boats, and Rock Climbing!

Lupa Zoo 20 acres of animals from across the globe, where kids can learn about nature, conservation and so much more!

26 acres of wildlife from all over the world, to educate, inspire, excite and engage - all near the sparkling Spot Pond reservoir in Stoneham, MA!

The largest urban wildlife sanctuary in New England is ready for the family! With over 400 acres and trails through fields, streams, woods and marsh, it's a fun day out in nature and wildlife.

On weekends and holidays (Memorial Day weekend through the last weekend in October) the Museum offers two ninety minute round trip excursions from Lenox Station to Stockbridge and a forty-five minute round trip excursion from Lenox Station to Lee nar....

Offers state-of-the-art equipment suitable for children 0-9 years of age, including a bouncy train and a tiny town they can drive around!

A fascinating look into American history at the stunning Ventfort Hall, and American lives during the Gilded Age.

Indoor fun in Rochdale geared towards kids 3 years and up, with great open play filled with hands-on activities such as LEGO, and amazing events too!

Activities include painting, decoupaging and mosaicing, t shirt design, plus the kids can pan for gems in the Mining Sluice and a regular programme of varied workshops for kids of all ages.

Visitors find it difficult to imagine among the rolling hills and rambling brooks at the end of Desert Rd. there is a Desert. Once you take your first step through the gift shop's front door, however, your doubts will vanish as you enter the vast and....

A fun indoor playground for kids under 6 years in Auburn, Maine, where they offer age appropriate fun in a safe and exciting environment!

Experience a glimpse into the private world of the Phillips family with this historic 1821 house in Salem.

25,000 sq.ft of family fun at this Roller Skating Family Entertainment Center, featuring Skating, Laser Tag, and big arcade area! A great Massachusetts family day out for those active kids!

Try and stop a deadly plague, or return a magical relic to it's owner in Escape Room Salem, where you have 60 minutes to solve puzzles to win!

Learn all about the history of Salem (and it's other residents!) through walking tours....at night!

Join real Salem Witches in a tour around Salem, and get the real truth about Witchcraft and magic!

The Salem Maritime National Historic Site consists of 12 historic structures and about 9 acres of land along the waterfront in Salem, Massachusetts, plus a Visitor Center in downtown Salem.

Uncover 359 years of Salem's history at this collection of historic buildings, and museum at House of Seven Gables!.

Fun indoor play in Boston with inflated bounce, fun play-cars, ball-pool, kid's gym, books, puzzles, Lego, dolls, dress up, computers....it's play time for kids 6 and under!

Kids and families can discover fascinating facts about Boston and its history on either a PhotoWalks Tour or Photo Scavenger Hunt! Learn how to see and think creatively, and learn more about this great city! Family fun for any age!

Zoink's Fun Factory is indoor play with inflatables big slides, climbing mazes and more!

Visit the LARGEST zoo in upstate New York, with over 500 animals across 80 acres! Amazing animal fun for the whole family.

LEGOland fun for kids in Boston, taking them into a world where they can use their imagination. One of the best family Amusement Parks in Massachusetts for a great fun day out with your kids.

Every Sunday Posies'N Presents offers kid crafting fromm 11-3. Crafts are designed to be for children between the ages of 4 and 12. Crafts are $12 each change monthly.

A fascinating 1830s New England living history museum - one of the largest in the country! With 59 antique buildings, costumed historians, and a working farm, kids can enjoy year round fun at this Massachusetts attraction!

Tells the story of the events that led to the American Revolution and the Navy that kept the nation strong. Junior Ranger packs for kids plus tours and talks.

Visit the park where the Babe pitched, The Kid hit, Yaz dazzled and Ortiz still thrills young fans today. Soak up the rich history; hear the echoes of the past. Visit the Green Monster, imagine being one of the "Knights of the Keyboard" as you see th....

In the centre of Springfield there is a park called The Quadrangle which contains sculptures of some of your favourite Dr.Seuss characters - great for photo opportunities

Features include an aquarium with touch tanks and maritime exhibit gallery with interactive stations plus summer classes and programs aimed at families. Plus go sailing or lobstering!

History and food in one with these historic Boston Pizza Tours! These educational walking tours are a great way to experience the city's culture, history and food. A hit with kids!

A trip to Boston is not complete without a visit to Swan Boats. These tours have been run by the same family for over a hundred years in the Boston Public Garden, which was the setting for the famous children's story, "Make Way for Ducklings."

A creative drop-in craft studio great for kids, with painting your own pottery, as well as mining for gems, and candle making!

Visit the Skywalk Observatory, Boston's only sky-high vantage point for sweeping 360 degree views of Greater Boston and beyond. One of the top day trips in Boston for families!

Walk though the world of 1937, quite literally, as you step into a one-of-a-kind, three-story, painted-glass globe. Once inside, watch a sound and light presentation, experience the unique acoustics and then continue out to explore everything else th....

See Boston from a unique WWII style amphibious landing vehicle, with historic commentary around the city then it's into the Charles River!

Get ready for more thrills, more laughs and more speed than you ever imagined as you zip across the ocean at up to 40 miles per hour on Codzilal!

Island getaways, comfortable catamarans, historic adventures or relaxing cruises - One of the best family attractions in Boston for a fun day out with your kids.

From cabins, RV's, to sleeping out under the stars, Yogi Bear will be there to give the family a great camping experience in Massachusetts!

New England Aquarium is filled with thousands of aquatic animals, from seals to jellies, sharks and rays! IMAX & whale watching too

Incredible nature adventures in New York State with 81 acres of great outdoors to explore, a museum, elevated tree top walk, canoeing and animals!