It smells like spring, which means it's time to put away your winter jackets (unless you're lounging on the shores of California, of course), pull out your lighter clothes and leave the room. Even if Brodsky willed otherwise. Spring is a great time to start outdoor activities with kids. Spring is warm, the birds are singing, and the heart is happy to be in a great mood.
We suggest you find some fun activities for kids in the US and Canada in our article today.
What to choose: active or passive vacation?
In fact, everything depends on different factors. On the psycho-emotional state of the child, on his level of physical activity every day. Passive rest is designed for relaxation. With its help, the child is able to develop motor skills, creative thinking, memory while reading books. Yes, and just lying on the couch and doing nothing is also sometimes useful.
For a passive vacation, it's perfect:
- embroidery for children
- board games
- book reading
- Visiting children's exhibitions and events
- drawing and macramé
Pay attention to your child's preferences. If he or she is attracted to sports, you may want to consider the recreational activities in the following paragraph.
Active recreation is the physical health of children. Adults, of course, too. Low-intensity active recreation helps develop endurance, improves blood circulation. All-round development of a child's physical health.
Does your child not like to stay at home? Let's see what we can do to keep him busy:
- attendance at sporting events, sections and clubs
- cycling in a park area
- learning a new sporting skill: climbing, diving, swimming
- hiking trips
- Active walking tours in US cities
Fortunately, there are a wide variety of activities that will help both you and your baby relax. Let's get started.
Children's activities in the USA
Every state in the country has its own unique places and attractions. We've compiled the most interesting ones for elementary school age children and older.
- Harry Potter theme park in Orlando
A whole 8 hectares of land are dedicated to the fairy tales of the boy wizard. The park immerses children in a world where magic is possible. Each exposition features characters and locations from movie books. A large number of stores, cafes encourage guests to touch the world of magic. We advise you to buy tickets in advance. The average cost of one ticket is about 110$.
- The San Diego Zoo
It is considered one of the largest zoos in the world. It is home to all kinds of animals, even endangered species. The San Diego Zoo has about four thousand animals. The cost of a child's ticket is approximately 70$.
- Grand Canyon National Park
One of the Seven Wonders of the World is worth visiting at least once in your lifetime as a family. There are 277 miles of cliffs, parks, different types of recreation and activities for all ages. Admission to the Canyon starts at 49$.
- Natural History Museum
Live near Washington, D.C.? We suggest spending a weekend at the Museum of Natural History. This is a great choice for a vacation with a child. Within its walls, the museum has collected more than 126 million exhibits: plants, minerals, animals. Admission is free for everyone!
- Georgia Oceanarium
The world's largest oceanarium has gathered thousands of different species of sea and river inhabitants. Here you can see whale sharks, swim with dolphins and have a snack in the cafe. Entrance fee starts from 45$.
- Manhattan Children's Museum
From Georgia, straight to New York. And here we find the children's museum. Opened in 1973. The museum has everything for recreation. There are playrooms for children. You can ride a bike, jump, run, play and learn about our world. The museum is designed for the development of children of all ages. The entrance fee starts from 40$.
Children's activities in Canada
Canada is a big country full of amazing attractions and interesting activities for kids and adults. Here are 5 of the most important places of entertainment for children in Canada.
- CN Tower in Toronto
CN Tower is the main observation deck in Toronto. Its height reaches 550 meters. You can tickle your nerves by walking on the transparent floor of the observation deck. And if such entertainment is not for you, look at the Maple Leaf Cinema. There you will find a short movie about the construction of the tower. A children's ticket for kids up to and including 13 years old is just over 40$.
- Royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller.
Is your child a true dinosaur enthusiast? This is the place to be! The Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology is a fantastic find for kids. Here, they can do their own digging and visit about 10 exhibit halls. Children's admission is about $6 Canadian dollars.
- Marineland in Niagara Falls.
The stunning oceanarium will appeal to both children and their parents. You will dive into the world of amazing inhabitants of sea and river depths. Here you will be able to feed belugas, swim with dolphins and ride on rides. For children up to and including 12 years of age, admission will be about 22$.
- Niagara Falls on the US-Canada border
Grandiose waterfalls on the border of countries have been attracting tourists from all over the world for decades. Viewing platforms, various types of excursions - everything for a comfortable vacation for the whole family. Entrance fees are different and depend on the chosen activity. The average price is about 50$.
- Black Creek Pioneer Village in Ontario.
In the village you will be immersed in the atmosphere of the XIX century, the time of the first settlers. The terrain fully conveys all the peculiarities of that time. Children will get acquainted with new household items of the first settlers, will be able to ride horses. And the employees of the museum complex will be happy to conduct a tour of the village. A children's ticket will cost 14$.
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