The wait for epic family trips is over. We’ve scoured the country and found three amazing day trips you and your little ones definitely won’t want to miss
Mother Nature at New York Botanical Garden
New York Botanical Garden will be prettier than ever this summer when artist Yayoi Kusama takes over with her whimsical sculptures devoted to her lifelong love of nature.
nybg.org
Zootopia at the San Diego Zoo
Pay a visit to the world-famous San Diego Zoo, where more than 650 rare and endangered species, including koalas, penguins and giraffes, are waiting to be discovered. It’s also a chance to learn about San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s ground-breaking conservation work while strolling through this oases of tropical gardens.
sandiegozoo.org
Thriller Nights at Dollywood
Adrenaline junkies and country music fans rejoice! Dollywood is back, with night-time summer hours, epic evening shows and souped-up roller coasters. Needless to say, Dolly Parton’s swashbuckling theme park looks as good as she does.
dollywood.com