Appropriate age group:
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

Time needed:
Half Day

Type of weather:
Rainy

Description:
Don't let rainy days get you down. Depending on your interests and vacation spot, there are plenty of indoor activities to be found. Ask the visitor's center for their "Rainy Day Activity Guide.ö

You can usually find a movie theater within driving distance of any vacation Mecca. The hardest part will be agreeing on which one to see.

Depending on your family's interests and moods, you can usually locate a shopping mall or an arcade, indoor miniature golf or a bowling alley nearby. If you're looking for exercise, check out the local ice arenas, indoor tennis or racquetball facilities. A YMCA might be able to offer you a family swim for a day or a "pay as you go" exercise class.