Getaways

Appalachian Mountain Club Outdoor Activities, New England
The nation's oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization sponsors thousands of outdoor activities a year, many for families. AMC trips and facilities are a wonderful way to introduce your kids to the outdoors.

AMC Lodges, Huts and Camps, New England, $$
From rustic to deluxe, Appalachian Mountain Club destinations provide a range of family-friendly ways to enjoy the outdoors.

Bousquet Mountain Seasonal Fun, Western Mass, $$
Bousquet Mountain offers skiing in winter, but when the snow is gone, enjoy six waterslides, an activity pool, zip-line, 9-hole disc golf course, mini-golf, bungy-trampoline, climbing wall, bounce castle and the brand new Adventure Park ropes course.

Bushkill Falls in The Poconos, Pennsylvania, Outside New England, $
The 'Niagara of Pennsylvania', Bushkill Falls is among the Keystone State's most famous scenic attractions.

Delaware River Canoe Trips in the Poconos, PA, Outside New England, $$$
Specializes in river trips through the spectacular Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The crystal clear water and many islands and beaches offer unlimited opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, fishing,...

Kahuna Laguna at the Red Jacket Mountain View Resort, New Hampshire, $$$
Dive into a tropical adventure at Kahuna Laguna, northern New England’s first indoor water park at the Red Jacket Mountain View Resort & Spa in North Conway, NH. With 40,000 square feet of activities and a constant temperature of 82 degrees, it’s splash-tacular fun all year...

Mount Washington Observatory, New Hampshire, Free
The Mount Washington Observatory operates on the summit of Mount Washington and in North Conway Village.

Mystic Seaport, Connecticut, $$$
A stroll through Mystic Seaport provides a glimpse of life, from blacksmithing to whaling, in an authentic 19th century seafaring village.