Cold Weather Family Activities

October 30, 2009 :: Posted by - Getaway Guru :: Category - Good to Know

 The trees turn vibrant colors and begin to fall to the ground. The wind picks up and the sky becomes overcast. Many families face a dilemma when the cold weather picks up. Outdoor activities are no longer an option for families with small children, at least without snow. So what kinds of family activities are still available in the Utah valley? Here are a few ideas for cold weather, local vacations:

 
Utah Museum of Fine Arts: Located in Salt Lake City this museum offers a variety of exhibitions. Their most current exhibit on display is Splendid Heritage:Perspectives on American Indian Art.
 
Thanksgiving Point: Offers a variety of gardens including a Children’s Discovery Garden, Farm Country(petting zoo), the Museum of Ancient Life(Dinosaur Museum), and the Emporium and many restaurants. They work hard to maintain a family-friendly environment that inspires learning and curiosity.
 Discovery Gateway (Children’s Museum): This Salt Lake City museum is design for kids. It has four floors of interactive, hand’s on experiences for kids. One section has a mini-town where children can go grocery shopping or be a construction worker. A couple of my cousins (ages 3-8) had a chance to go recently and came back just babbling about it. There are some interesting things for adults as well, but the main focus here is on the children.
 
Boondocks: Located in Draper and Kaysville Utah Boondocks offers a variety of over 12 different activities for families to participate in. This park won the parents pick of best indoor play space for 2009.
 
Peaks Ice Arena: The site of 2002 Winter Olympics, the Peaks Ice Arena in Provo, UT might be an attraction for families with older children. I love going ice skating here.
 These attractions are available year round, but are best when saved for the cold month’s when other outdoor activities are not the first choice. Good luck with planning your cold weather family outings!

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