53 Must-See Roadside Attractions & Pitstops for Kids

Watkins Regional Park is home to a destination-worthy Wizard of Oz playground. Families can walk the yellow brick road, explore Dorothy's farm house and the Emerald City, spin in the poppy field, and slide down ruby slippers. The park also has a carousel, train and mini golf.

Kelly R:  Built in the 40s by a shoe salesman as an advertisement, Haines Shoe House is the perfect pit stop for families headed through Pennsylvania. Tour the five-story house and enjoy an ice cream shop serving local scoops.

Nancy L.:  Take a tour to uncover the history and geology at the heart of this beautiful limestone creation, still growing at a rate of one cubic inch every 120 years. Additional attractions include an adventure rope course and a garden maze - great to burn some energy while on the road!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  The site of the winter encampment during the Revolutionary War is home to Washington's headquarters, a beautiful memorial chapel, soldiers' huts and much more. It's easy to spend a day enjoying miles of trails, ranger-led tours, living history experiences and a renovated Visitor Center. If you're short on time, a drive along the tour loop can be done in as little as 20 minutes.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  Celebrate the history of little league baseball and softball at the World of Little League Museum. Check out hundreds of memorabilia and artifacts as you tour the venue while engaging in interactive and fun exhibits including special exhibits focused on the World Series.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  Travel via mine car 300 feet into the earth to explore a restored hard coal mine. You'll be guided on a 1 hour walking underground tour to learn about the mining experience.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  One of the best pit stops for kids who love trains, learn about the history of steam locomotives through exhibits, film, and up-close experiences. For a small fee, you can also hop on a short train ride!

Nancy L.:  Bushkill Falls is a series of eight privately-owned waterfalls in the Pocono Mountains. In addition to hiking the trails, there's fishing, gemstone mining, a maze and a snack bar. This relaxing spot makes a fun destination or a great place to take a pit stop with kids during a long car trip.

Yoli B:  Taughannock Falls is a 215 foot natural waterfall that is surrounded by 400 foot cliffs and mature trees. It is amazing to experience anytime of the year, but if you have a chance go in the fall...it is breathtaking!

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  PEZ fans will enjoy checking out the biggest collection of PEZ memorabilia, the world's largest PEZ dispenser, interactive activities, and taking a peek at the production area where the dispensers and candy are packaged.

Nancy L.:  Wander among over 30 bronze statues celebrating Dr. Seuss' beloved characters at this sculpture garden located outside of the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum. If you have time for more than a quick stop, don't miss the museum itself. Paid admission gets you entry to all 5 Springfield Museums in the complex.

Tracy Snyder Molina:  The Carle collects and celebrates picture books and illustrations from around the world. Spend an hour or two exploring the rotating art exhibitions, reading library and hands-on art studio, and enjoy a picnic on the museum grounds.

This art installation in Dublin, Ohio arranges 109 human-sized concrete ears of corn into neat rows as a nod to the area's farming history.

Tim Ponisciak:  If your kids are learning about the US Presidents, check out the Rutherford B. Hayes Center, and let them get acquainted with one of America's lesser known presidents. This is a great place to stop if you are driving along the Ohio Turnpike (perhaps visiting Cleveland with kids).

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  Take an hour-long pit stop at the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory to see how the bears are made on a factory tour, shop for Vermont-made products, and even design your own bear.