Getaway trip with little kids

amother

Wed, May 31 2023, 7:09 pm

From nyc anywhere 2-3 hours with a flight or could be 2-3 hours driving distance with kids ages 2-8? Any nice fun places to visit for a 4 day trip? Things to do there is a bonus ( not philly or New Jersey)

amother

Goldenrod

Wed, May 31 2023, 7:14 pm

How old are the kids?

What attractions do you like?

Do you need kosher food or shuls?

amother

Trillium

Wed, May 31 2023, 7:26 pm

Lancaster is absolutely perfect for your children's ages and there is tons to do there!! You won't even be able to get to everything in 4 days lol. This is going to be our third summer going there IYH and there are still places we haven't been to yet!

amother

Thu, Jun 01 2023, 6:53 am

Already done Lancaster the last few summers. Wanted a different location or maybe good attractions ages 2-8

amother

Goldenrod

Thu, Jun 01 2023, 7:01 am

giftedmom wrote:

Bermuda is great if you’re ready to take food

What’s there to do there other than beach?

amother

Peachpuff

Thu, Jun 01 2023, 7:15 am

I want to try upstate new york this summer. yes everyone and there neighbor is there but there are many fun things to do with toddlers and food is not a problem. I would still do a regular hotel like hilton to keep it that vacation style.
theres lego land, Goldschein's Homestead (my kids adore that place) Family fun farm, holiday mountain and endless ice cream shops, pizza shops etc.
I dont think these places would be very busy with the frum crowd in middle of a random week in the summer as most people in the "country" dont travel around in middle of the week.

amother

Chocolate

Thu, Jun 01 2023, 7:19 am

amother Peachpuff wrote:

Where do you stay, that sounds fun.

giftedmom

Thu, Jun 01 2023, 7:19 am

amother Goldenrod wrote:

What’s there to do there other than beach?

Not sure exactly but do your research. It’s a beautiful place.

giftedmom

Thu, Jun 01 2023, 7:20 am

amother Peachpuff wrote:

Just call in advance to ask if they’re having a camp/daycamp that day

Ema of 5

Thu, Jun 01 2023, 7:21 am

amother OP wrote:

Already done Lancaster the last few summers. Wanted a different location or maybe good attractions ages 2-8

Washington DC
Richmond, VA
Philadelphia
Scranton
Connecticut

amother

Trillium

Thu, Jun 01 2023, 7:43 am

amother OP wrote:

Already done Lancaster the last few summers. Wanted a different location or maybe good attractions ages 2-8

Ok so then Connecticut is also a good option-thrre is maritime or mystic aquarium, children's musuem, u pick farms (we did Lyman orchards one year and it was beautiful!)

Also I agree with the poster that going upstate is a nice idea to do! We've been to Kelders Farms and Minnewaska State Park-they have some trails that are carriage friendly and very easy for little ones, and you see beautiful falls!

amother

Trillium

Thu, Jun 01 2023, 7:44 am

Ema of 5 wrote:

Washington DC
Richmond, VA
Philadelphia
Scranton
Connecticut

Scranton is nice and can be combined with the poconos. There is claws n paws zoo and lots of hiking trails by the Delaware river gap.

amother

Goldenrod

Thu, Jun 01 2023, 7:45 am

giftedmom wrote:

Not sure exactly but do your research. It’s a beautiful place.

Nah I’m just curious. I’m not a beach fan so Bermuda has no pull on me. When you said it was great I was curious what made it great (other than it being so close)

giftedmom

Thu, Jun 01 2023, 7:48 am

amother Goldenrod wrote:

Nah I’m just curious. I’m not a beach fan so Bermuda has no pull on me. When you said it was great I was curious what made it great (other than it being so close)

It’s the closest destination to NY with a carribean island feel. Closer than Florida. But I’ve never taken kids there (still want to) so I didn’t research the options. I’m sure there are child-friendly attractions though.

amother

Fuchsia

Thu, Jun 01 2023, 8:01 am

amother Trillium wrote:

can you tell us where you stay when going to Lancaster? Hotel? Where do you
look to find information? did you have to bring along food?

amother

Chocolate

Thu, Jun 01 2023, 8:10 am

amother Trillium wrote:

Any recommendations where to stay upstate?