Adventures for Preschoolers
We pulled these 128 preschooler adventures out of our full catalog of kid-friendly spots in Texas, Hawaii, New York and Oklahoma. Every listing has the ages it suits, what it costs, how long to budget, parking notes, and what to pack.
Showing 43 of 128 adventures — pick a state above for the full list
Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park, TX
HikingSpectacular desert mountains and canyons along the Rio Grande. Paid entry. Best from about age 5. …
Hamilton Pool Preserve
Dripping Springs, TX
SwimmingJaw-dropping grotto with 50-foot waterfall and natural swimming pool. Paid entry. Best from about …
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Fredericksburg, TX
HikingIconic granite dome summit scramble with 360-degree Hill Country views. Paid entry. Best from about …
Lost Maples State Natural Area Camping
Vanderpool, TX
CampingRiverside campsites and hike-in primitive sites at the one Texas park with real fall color, and your …
Austin Bouldering Project
Austin, TX
Rock-ClimbingIndoor bouldering gym in south Austin with colour-graded routes, padded floors and day passes with …
Barton Creek Greenbelt
Austin, TX
Hiking12 miles of creek trails with swimming holes and bouldering in Austin. Free. Best from about age 5. …
Cedar Ridge Preserve
Dallas, TX
Hiking600 acres of rugged trails and scenic overlooks in Dallas. Free. Best from about age 4. About two …
Davis Mountains State Park
Fort Davis, TX
CampingCool mountain camping with skyline trail and historic pueblo lodge. Paid entry. Best from about age …
Erwin Park
McKinney, TX
Mountain-Biking10 miles of DORBA-maintained mountain bike trails in McKinney TX with a beginner skills course, …
Natural Bridge Caverns
San Antonio, TX
NatureLargest Texas cavern with ropes course and outdoor maze above ground. Paid entry. Best from about …
Rio Vista Park
San Marcos, TX
SwimmingCrystal-clear spring-fed river with natural falls for floating and swimming. Free. Best from about …
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Vanderpool, TX
HikingStunning fall foliage and limestone canyon trails along the Sabinal River. Paid entry. Best from …
Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station
Hilo, HI
NatureWorld-class stargazing at 9,200 feet with free evening telescope programs. Free. Best from about age …
Battleship Missouri Memorial
Honolulu, HI
MuseumWalk the deck and interior of the battleship where WWII ended, from the surrender plaque to the …
Diamond Head State Monument
Honolulu, HI
HikingIconic volcanic crater hike with panoramic Waikiki and ocean views. Paid entry. Best from about age …
Wailua River Kayaking
Kapaa, HI
KayakingKayak up a jungle river to a 120-foot hidden waterfall with swimming. Paid entry. Best from about …
Maui Zipline
Haiku, HI
Aerial-AdventureFamily zipline course through tropical scenery with lines for kids as young as 5. Paid entry. Best …
Twin Falls Maui
Haiku, HI
HikingEasy waterfall hike with swimming at the first stop on the Road to Hana. Free. Best from about age …
Lanikai Pillbox Hike
Kailua, HI
HikingShort steep hike to WWII bunkers with stunning views over Lanikai Beach. Free. Best from about age …
Hosmer Grove Campground
Kula, HI
CampingFirst-come tent camping at 6,800 feet in Haleakala, which turns the brutal predawn sunrise drive …
Kauai Tubing Adventure
Lihue, HI
TubingFloat through century-old plantation tunnels on inner tubes with headlamps. Paid entry. Best from …
La Perouse Bay
Wailea, HI
HikingCoastal hike across Maui last lava flow with dolphins, petroglyphs, and tide pools. Free. Best from …
Koke'e State Park
Waimea (Kauai), HI
HikingHighland trails and Na Pali Coast cliff-top lookouts in a mountain forest park. Paid entry. Best …
Koke'e State Park Camping
Waimea (Kauai), HI
CampingMountain camping at 3,600 feet above Waimea Canyon with cool forest air and stargazing. Paid entry. …
Corning Museum of Glass
Corning, NY
MuseumFinger Lakes museum with live molten glassblowing shows, make-your-own-glass sessions, and 3500 …
Lake George Islands Camping
Lake George, NY
CampingBoat-access island camping on pristine Lake George. Paid entry. Best from about age 5. Plan to stay …
Mount Jo Trail
Lake Placid, NY
HikingShort family hike with a spectacular High Peaks panorama above Heart Lake. Paid entry. Best from …
Saranac Lake Islands Camping
Saranac Lake, NY
CampingPaddle-in island camping on the Saranac Lakes with 87 primitive sites. Paid entry. Best from about …
Shelving Rock Falls Trail
Fort Ann, NY
HikingShort family hike to a beautiful waterfall near Lake George. Free. Best from about age 4. About two …
Indian Lake Islands Campground
Indian Lake, NY
CampingPaddle-in island camping on scenic Indian Lake in the central Adirondacks. Paid entry. Best from …
Clark Reservation State Park
Jamesville, NY
HikingGlacial plunge basin with cliff-rimmed lake and unique geology near Syracuse. Paid entry. Best from …
Beaver Meadow Falls Trail
Keene Valley, NY
HikingScenic river trail to a beautiful 30-foot waterfall in the High Peaks. Free. Best from about age 5. …
Grimes Glen Park
Naples, NY
HikingWade up a fossil-filled creek to reach two hidden waterfalls in a narrow gorge. Free. Best from …
Floodwood Pond
Saranac Lake, NY
KayakingMotor-free interconnected ponds perfect for family kayaking and canoe adventures. Free. Best from …
Harriman State Park
Stony Point, NY
HikingMassive park with 200+ miles of trails, swimming lakes, and mountain views. Paid entry. Best from …
Chimney Bluffs State Park
Wolcott, NY
HikingOtherworldly clay spires sculpted by erosion on the shore of Lake Ontario. Free. Best from about age …
Museum of the Red River
Idabel, OK
MuseumIdabel museum forty minutes from Broken Bow with a full mounted Acrocanthosaurus and Native American …
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City, OK
MuseumOklahoma City Western museum with a full-scale indoor frontier town, a kids cowboy corral, and rodeo …
Broken Bow Treehouse and Glamping Stays
Broken Bow, OK
LodgingTreehouses, A-frames, geodesic domes and canvas glamping tents scattered through the woods around …
Evening Hole Fishing Area
Broken Bow, OK
FishingPopular family fishing pier on the Mountain Fork River with trout and bass. Paid entry. Best from …
Mountain Fork River Kayaking
Broken Bow, OK
KayakingKayak and canoe rentals on the crystal-clear Mountain Fork River near Beavers Bend. Paid entry. Best …
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
Oklahoma City, OK
MuseumOklahoma City art museum built around a fifty-five foot Chihuly glass tower, with weekend family art …
Oklahoma History Center
Oklahoma City, OK
MuseumOklahoma City state history museum with hanging aircraft, a full oil derrick, a Route 66 section and …