Activities for the Whole Family!
Activities for the Whole Family
Mt. Washington Auto Road
Cross Sound Lighthouse Cruises & Block Island Express
The Dinosaur's Place
Raptor Weekend: Sept 12 & 13
York's Wild Kingdom
Mt. Washington Auto Road
Route 16 - Pinkham Notch, Gorham, NH
A trip up theMt. Washington Auto Roadmakes for a fantastic family outing! Open since 1861 and family-owned since 1906, this historic attraction is a fun, easy way to reach the summit of the Northeast's highest peak. The 7.6-mile route winds from Pinkham Notch through changing ecosystems and dramatic mountain views before topping out at 6,288 feet. Kids will love spotting the scenery change as you climb.Drive yourselvesat your own pace or let one of our experienced guides do the driving on anarrated tour. Extend your road trip at the base of the mountain with a panoramic view around the fire pit atThe Glen House Hoteland a scenic bike ride atGreat Glen Trails Outdoor Center.
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Cross Sound Lighthouse Cruises and Block Island Express
2 Ferry Street, New London, CT
Cross Sound Lighthouse Cruises
Before school starts and summer slips away, gather the family for an adventure on the water aboard aCross Sound Lighthouse Cruise. Departing from New London, Connecticut, and Orient Point, New York, each cruise travels pasthistoric lighthouses, coastal landmarks and the islandsof Long Island Sound. Kids can keep an eye out for seabirds and marine life, while adults enjoy narrated stories, waterfront views and refreshments availableonboard. It’s an easy way to make another summer memory together.
Block Island Express
Make the most of the final days of summer with a family adventure to Block Island. Departing from New London,Block Island Expressmakes it easy to spend the day exploringbeautiful beaches, scenic trails, local shopsand waterfront restaurants. Rent bikes, visit the island’s historic lighthouses, grab an ice cream or simply enjoy a little more time together by the water. Whether you’re planning one last beach day before school starts or looking for aneasy getawayeveryone will enjoy, Block Island has something for the whole family.
CROSS SOUND CRUISES
BLOCK ISLAND EXPRESS
The Dinosaur’s Place at Nature’s Art Village
1650 Hartford-New London Tpke., Montville, CT
Grab the family and come make a DINO-SIZED SPLASH atThe Dinosaur Place!
🦕 100+ Life-sized Dinosaurs including moving animatronic Dinos (concealed within caves, so not to scare your little ones if need be)
💦Splash Pad, a zero-depth water playground
⚡️T-Rex Tower, a 2 1/2-story one-of-a-kind climbing playscape (socks are required)
⚽ State-of-the-art playgrounds with Spinosaurus Spiral slides
🦖A-MAZE-asaurus, a challenging maze with a slide through giant mouth of a T-Rex
🎸 Singing dinosaur rock 'n' roll band “Bad Bones Band”
🎵 Musical playground “Melody Magic”
🌳🌋 Nature trails with "erupting volcano" & more!
Special summer weekday discount: get15% OFF on your tickets Monday-Thursday! Use thepromo code DINODEAL26(online purchases only).
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Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Raptor Weekend
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium - 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI
September 12 & 13, 2026; 10:00am-4:00pm
Get ready for a wild weekend with amazing birds of prey!
Join Audubon forRaptor Weekend, a celebration of hawks, owls and falcons. Watch birds of prey soar during live flight demonstrations, meet them up close, and discover the incredible adaptations that make them nature's top hunters.
Perfect for families, bird enthusiasts, and curious explorers of all ages, the weekend featuresengaging raptor presentations, hands-on activities, games, food, and plenty of fun learning opportunities.
Admission also includes access to theAudubon Nature Center and Aquarium, where you can explore marine exhibits, stroll the scenic boardwalk, and enjoy the pollinator garden in bloom.
Don't miss this unforgettable chance to come face-to-face with some of nature's most fascinating flyers!
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York’s Wild Kingdom
1 Animal Park Road, York, ME
York’s Wild Kingdomis New England's Only Zoo AND Amusement Park! See African lions, a Bengal tiger, ring tail lemurs, and so much more! The zoo is home to a wide range of animals, and is walking distance from the quaint beach town of York Beach. You can feed African pygmy goats, deer, ducks, and a flock of parakeets all by hand. Enjoyrides in the amusement parkor play a round on themini golf course. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch, or feast from our snack bars.
Usepromo code VNEzoo25to receive$2 off each adult ticketyou purchase. In order to get this discount, you must buy yourtickets onlineonly. Discount codes may NOT be used at the in-person ticket box.
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