Try something new on a New England family vacation. From shopping at general stores and trading posts, to outdoor quests like whitewater rafting, whale watching, and hiking scenic trails, New England has a limitless selection of exciting, family-friendly activities to please kids and parents alike. Explore the beaches, farms, and amusement parks, or bring the kids on a train ride or sightseeing cruise. Plenty of family friendly lodgings welcome parents and kids with swimming pools, game rooms, discounted children’s meal, and group activities for the kids. Many lodgings have a variety of accommodations and public spaces to be perfect for family reunions.
75 Steamboat Wharf Mystic, CT, 06355 Phone: 860-536-0416
Haul Away! Bring the whole family sailing
105 Haverhill Road Salem, NH, 03079 Phone: 603-893-8300
Let your kids explore the mysteries of America's history
1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI, 02907 Phone: 401-785-3510
From visits with the animals to zip lines and train rides, there’s something for every family member
Find Scottish Fun for the Whole Family
289 Handle Road West Dover, VT, 05356 Phone: 800-553-7238
No surprise that family-owned and operated rafting company is a hit with other families
From skiing to shopping, there’s something fun for every member of the family
117 Long Pond Road Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-830-4470
Full-dome Plymouth planetarium a shining star for visitors of all ages
5 Water Street Fall River, MA, 02721 Phone: 508-678-1100 Toll-Free: 800-533-3194
An exciting family adventure in America’s naval history
35 Cambridge Turnpike at Lexington Road Concord, MA, 01742 Phone: 978-369-9763
History comes alive for families who visit museum’s extensive Americana collection
61 Laconia Road Tilton, NH, 03276 Phone: 603-286-8008 Toll-Free: 800-605-2537
It’s safe to say the kids will never be bored when you book a Lakes Region vacation
3275 Post Road Warwick, RI, 02886 Phone:
Outdoor and indoor activities engage every member of your family in Warwick
1095 Ives Road Warwick, RI, 02818 Phone: 401-884-2010
Plenty of activities, from bridle trails to sandy beaches, at this expansive park
1 Sabin Street Providence, RI, 02903 Phone: 401-751-1177
No secret why families focus on the Providence area for fun activities, attractions
Route 16 at Pinkham Notch Gorham, NH, 03581 Phone: 603-466-3988
Fun all four seasons for all the members of your family at this active outdoor center
1 Rocky Point Avenue Warwick, RI, 02889 Phone:
From amusement park to state park, Rocky Point has been a favorite with families for decades
Route 1 Saco, ME, 04072 Phone: 207-284-5139
Earn your kids’ undying affection and make family memories at this amusement and water park
707 Kipling Road Dummerston, VT, 05301 Phone: 802-254-6868
Farm’s growing reputation as a fun place to visit makes it a must-see for families
225 Derby Street Salem, MA, 01970 Phone: 978-774-0991
Hands-on activities and outdoor fun make visiting this historic home perfect for families
37 Corey Road -- Route 43 Hancock, MA, 01237 Phone: 413-738-5500 Toll-Free: 800-882-8859
Family vacations always end way too soon at this exciting four-season mountain resort
Route 171 - 455 Old Mountain Road Moultonborough, NH, 03254 Phone: 603-476-5900
Hiking trails, fish-stocked ponds and a beautiful century-old mansion to explore
1098 Fall River Avenue Seekonk, MA, 02771 Phone: 508-336-8307
Family fun is almost endless from Grand Prix racing to rock-climbing wall, mini golf, ropes course
961 Main Street Berlin, NH, 03570 Phone: 603-228-0836
The list of fun things to do in this family-friendly part of N.H. is almost endless
1150 Bald Hill Road Warwick, RI, 02886 Phone: 401-398-8177
If you haven’t got a clue how to entertain the kids, these riddle rooms offer a solution
Route 1 - Animal Park Road York, ME, 03909 Phone: 207-363-4911
New England's Only Zoo AND Amusement Park
242 East Main Street Thomaston, CT, 06787 Phone: 860-283-7245
Seeking family fun? You’ll get everyone on board with a trip to this railroad museum
Information Centers on Boston Common and Prudential Towers (Center Court) Boston, MA, 02116 Phone: 888-733-2678
Family-friendly Boston has something for everyone – and it’s all a short walk away
200 Kancamagus Highway North Woodstock, NH, 03262 Phone: 603-745-8720 Toll-Free: 800-346-3687
Every day in the White Mountains brings a new adventure or activity for fun-seeking families
Multiple Centers & Dock Locations Providence, Newport, Westerly, RI and Fall River, MA Phone: 401-272-3540
Have fun while learning something? Save The Bay can help you do that!
1650 Hartford-New London Tpke. (Rt. 85) Oakdale, CT, 06370 Phone: 860-443-4367
Something fun for everyone, from a Splash Pad to a dinosaur trail, at this adventure park
67 Main Street, Steamboat Dock Essex, CT, 06426 Phone: 860-767-8269
Families who visit this river museum learn about history, experience outdoor adventures
Route 16, Pinkham Notch Gorham, NH, 03581 Phone: 603-466-3988
Auto road has a long history of families traveling along it to reach the grand summit
19 1/2 Washington Square North Salem, MA, 01970 Phone: 978-744-1692
Salem witch trial story, and the evolution of scapegoating through history, among museum highlights
City of Quincy Welcome Center - 1259 Hancock Street Quincy, MA, 02169 Phone: 617-471-1700
Home of two presidents boasts historic sites, great beaches, shopping, hiking, dining
61 Market Street, Unit 1C Lowell, MA, 01852 Phone: 978-459-6150
Activities from art museums to escape rooms will engage every member of your family
64 Railroad Street Lincoln, NH, 03251 Phone: 603-745-2135
Travel back into the country’s railroad past in vintage cars, along a winding river
115 Ocean Boulevard Hampton Beach, NH, 03843 Phone: 603-926-8717
It’s easy to see why families keep coming back for vacations in this fun, lively area
Off Route 302 Bretton Woods, NH, 03589 Phone: 603-278-5404 Toll-Free: 800-922-8825
Thrill ride up Mt. Washington continues to delight railroad fans of all ages
24 Clark Farm Road North Woodstock, NH, 03262 Phone: Toll-Free: 888-407-4054
A spectacular frozen fantasy for the young – and young at heart
38 Norcross Circle North Conway, NH, 03860 Phone: 603-356-5251 Toll-Free: 800-232-5251
Popular scenic railroad offers a journey back in time the whole family will love
2056 Mohawk Trail Charlemont, MA, 01339 Phone: 800-553-7238
Members of rafting company’s family join trips to make sure they’re fun, comfortable for all families
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, off Route 20 Sturbridge, MA, 01566 Phone: 508-347-3362 Toll-Free: 800-733-1830
Family fun is around every corner in this re-created 19th-century New England village
2 Southwick Street Mendon, MA, 01756 Phone: 800-258-9182
Fun and exciting adventures await for the whole family at Southwick’s Zoo
357 Morningside Lane Charlestown, NH, 03603 Phone: 603-542-4416
Flight fun for every age and skill level
4 North Street Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-747-0100 Toll-Free: 800-872-1620
Interactive history museums, boating excursions, kid-friendly dining and lodging make Plymouth a must for families
76 Lake Streeet Laconia, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-524-5210 Toll-Free: 800-627-4283
Your family’s unforgettable vacation awaits at this resort right on the lake
Two Great Locations Chichester and Hooksett, NH Phone: 603-798-3555
True fun and games for everyone at these New Hampshire play parks
511 Liberty Hill Road Rochester, VT, 05767 Phone: 802-767-3926
Learn about daily life on a working dairy farm with tours that are educational – and fun!
188 Sewalls Falls Road Concord, NH, 03301 Phone: 603-931-1700
Plan something out of the ordinary for a family outing: riding the rails on custom-built “bikes”
304 Great Island Road Narragansett, RI, 02882 Phone: 401-783-7996 Toll-Free: 866-783-7996
There’s an activity for everyone on Block Island, and the fun starts with the ferry trip over
1000 Route 2 West (between Exits 103 & 102) Lancaster, MA, 01523 Phone: 978-534-2302
No matter what the season, there is always family fun throughout the region
110 Daniel Webster Highway (Route 3) Lincoln, NH, 03251 Phone: 603-745-8913
See a show, ride a train, try out a Segway - So much to do at this family amusement park
40 Sargent Drive New Haven, CT, 06511 Phone: 203-812-9981
An adventure for everyone in the family at this fun, challenging ropes course
1355 Boston Post Road Guilford, CT, 06437 Phone: 203-453-2338
No one ever is bored at this farm and orchards, with plenty of fun activities for the whole family
55 Salisbury Street Worcester, MA, 01609 Phone: 508-799-4406
Family-centered activities a particular specialty at this art museum
137 Warren Avenue Plymouth, MA, 02360 Phone: 508-746-1622
Families can travel back in time to the 17th century with this interactive, engaging museum
One Railroad Avenue Essex, CT, 06426 Phone: 860-767-0103 Toll-Free: 800-377-3987
Something for everyone when you experience this train ride, riverboat cruise combination
57 Pine Knoll Road Albany, NH, 03818 Phone: 603-447-3131 Toll-Free: 844-488-8674
Time for that family winter getaway? Mountain cabins are close to all the best activities
P.O. Box 194 Twin Mountain, NH, 03595 Phone: Toll-Free: 800-245-8946
There really is something for everyone, all year long, in this fun mountain region
So many activities in this popular N.H. region, everyone in the family will have a good time
3 Lake Moxie Road The Forks, ME, 04985 Phone: 800-553-7238
Guided family rafting trips down Maine’s rivers will create memories to last a lifetime
528 Presidential Highway Jefferson, NH, 03583 Phone: 603-586-4445
Will the kids love going to an attraction named after Santa Claus? Of course!
The Berkshires is for Kids of Every Age!
Ferries from Cape Cod bring you to your island vacation on Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard
Sailing from the Niantic Bay Marina Niantic, CT, 06357 Phone: 860-448-3662 Toll-Free: 800-382-2824
Families, kids of all ages are more than welcome aboard this sport-fishing and specialty cruise boat
75 Falmouth Heights Road Falmouth, MA, 02540 Phone: 508-548-4800
Beginning, middle and end: Every part of this voyage from Cape to Vineyard is a blast for kids
One College Street Burlington, VT, 05401 Phone: 802-864-1848
1712 Lost River Road -- Route 112W North Woodstock, NH, 03262 Phone: 603-745-8031
Trek through a White Mountain wonderland at Lost River Gorge
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