Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
High Peaks Resort is located along the main street in the walkable town of Lake Placid, New York. Lake Placid was home to the Winter Olympics twice and features a quaint downtown with restaurants and shopping, plus the Lake Placid Olympics Museum and many outdoor attractions. High Peaks Resort has an expansive lobby with a […]
Disclosure: This article about The Strong may contain affiliate links. Been There Done That with Kids makes a small commission from these links if you make a purchase, but it’s at no additional cost to you. The Strong National Museum of Play is located at 1 Manhattan Square Drive in Rochester, New York. The museum features […]
The Wild Center is located at 45 Museum Drive in Tupper Lake, New York. Tupper Lake is close to Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. The Wild Center is an interactive natural history center, with both inside and outside exhibits and activities. From climbing in a spider net to learning about climate science, The Wild Center […]
Keep in mind that waterfalls can run dry at Thacher State Park, so visit during a wet time in the season to see the waterfalls at their best. Thacher State Park visitor’s center is located at 830 Thacher Park Road in Voorheesville, New York. Voorheesville is just west of Albany. The park features cliff faces, […]
Letchworth State Park is located in upstate New York, east of Buffalo and south of Rochester. It makes a great place to stop on the way to Niagara Falls when traveling from the south, as it features several beautiful waterfalls. If you’re time at Letchworth State Park is limited, there are two large waterfalls located […]
New York City and upstate New York are close to many amazing indoor water parks. Many of these water parks are resorts, meaning they also have lodging available onsite. Some indoor water parks also have restaurants available, and many more attractions in addition to their indoor water parks. Check out this list of indoor water […]
Rocking Horse Ranch is an all-inclusive resort located in eastern New York state. The resort features many kid-friendly activities in both the summer and the winter. Since it’s an all-inclusive resort, meals and activities are included in the cost of your stay. Rocking Horse Ranch Winter Activities Activities available at the Ranch specifically in the […]
LEGOLAND Hotel is located in Goshen, New York at the LEGOLAND New York Resort. The resort includes the hotel and LEGOLAND theme park. LEGOLAND Hotel is located only a minute or two walk from the entrance of the LEGOLAND theme park. The check-in at LEGOLAND Hotel is completed at a kiosk, but there are staff […]
LEGOLAND New York theme park is located in Goshen, New York. Goshen is approximately 60 miles west of New York City. From Central Pennsylvania, it’s about a 3 and a half hour drive. When driving from Baltimore, it’s approximately a four hour drive. The route from Allentown takes about 2 hours to drive. LEGOLAND New […]
Waterfalls near Ithaca, New York are plentiful. The Finger Lakes area of upstate New York is filled with beautiful gorges and dramatic falls. Here are five of my favorite waterfalls near Ithaca, New York. As with any waterfalls, be sure to visit after a soaking rain. Don’t plan a trip during drought conditions. Amazing Waterfalls […]