Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont make up the Northeast region. Each state has its a distinctive variety of family-friendly activities ranging from kayaking, canoeing and camping in upstate New York to aquarium adventures and shopping trips in Vermont. The number of possibilities makes the Northeast an appropriate spot for a one-night stay in one location or a week-long road trip through the entire area.
Smart Money Magazine named Lake George one of the "Eight Top Places in the Nation for Fun, Affordable Family Vacations." The area is packed with kid-friendly activities such as arcades, museums, mini-golf and biking. Open year-round, Adventure Racing Family Fun Center gives travelers the opportunity to ride go-karts and bumper cars, and play games such as pinball and dance machines. For outdoor family entertainment, groups visit the Ashville Game Farm to meet with and learn about a number of animals, including the arctic wolf, spider monkeys, emus and llamas amongst others.
Amid Boston's shopping, dining and clubs, families also find a host of child-friendly activities. At the Boston Children's Theatre, young actors put on shows in December, February and April for other kids to enjoy. The New England Aquarium displays a host of sea creatures and also invites guests to participate in interactive activities to learn about the history of oceanic beings and about the problems in the ecosystem that threaten their existence. For further learning about animals, families frequent the Stone Zoo where they can watch Mexican gray wolves and snow leopards as well as many others.
Cape Cod, aptly named for its proximity to the sea, offers a number of watersport activities that leave from Sesuit Harbor, including swimming, jet skis, banana boat rides and a water trampoline. Families looking to stay on land can visit Cartland of Cape Cod and enjoy bumper boats, batting cages and golf. Parents can also check in with the Cape Cod Melody Tent, which hosts various performances for children throughout the year.
