Are We There Yet?

Find adventure with the family this summer with one of these cool road trips we mapped out just for you

- Marcia A. Cole

iPad loaded with movies and games? Check. Car stuffed with snacks and music that appeal to adults and kids alike? Double-check. The kids are on vacation, and you want to keep them busy, learning and having fun. Prepare for the ultimate family road trip with our guide to cool routes to take and great places to stop, stay and dine—all on a dime.

EXPLORE NEW YORK STATE

With its bright lights and big-city dreams, New York City is the premier destination on the East Coast. During summertime, catch Broadway and off-Broadway shows, spread a blanket for free concerts on the piers, visit museums, watch Shakespeare in the Park and nosh on world-classcuisine in every borough—think flavorful Indian food in Jackson Heights, Queens; tasty Caribbean cooking in Brooklyn; authentic Italian fare in the Bronx. But the rest of the state is no slouch. Filled with millions of acres of protected wilderness, lakes and more than 2,000 miles of hiking and biking trails, the countryside of New York State is where your family can retreat from the hustle and bustle of New York City and nestle into the serenity of nature.