Short trip for 5 yr old boy

[icechalk]

I really want DH to take our oldest on a short trip this winter, just the 2 of them. DS will be 5 this spring. He's pretty mature with a good attention span. He loves animals esp sharks. Likes sports ok. I was pushing for a boys' ski trip but they couldn't find any buddies to come along and H didn't want to go alone ( since DS would be in ski school all day).

It will be cold (late jan or feb). We live in the south near a major airport so they can fly anywhere or could drive- ATL is an 8 hr drive, Houston is a 4 hr drive. Any interesting cities / sights / thoughts? It would be for anywhere between 2-4 nights. TIA for any ideas!

[frlcb]

San Diego? They could do the zoo and seaworld (if that is your thing)

[anna7602]

I find NYC to be endlessly fascinating for a kid between the Museum of Natural History, the Central Park Zoo, all the kid-focused shows and events, the Staten Island ferry, riding the subway and just people watching in general.

[jaime183]

Legoland!
(florida or california)

[icechalk]

Thanks ! Some good ideas!

[Deleted]

What about Washington DC? Air and Space museum, etc?

Atlanta is great too (aquarium, zoo, coke, etc).

My kids love Chattanooga.

[acr]

I took my 3 yo to DC last year & he loved it. I know he would love it even more now. Air & Space Museum, National Building Museum, National Zoo, Natural History Museum, riding the metro - we really had a blast.

[readyin07]

I was going to say Orlando. Legoland bc what 5yo doesn't love Legos and Sea world if you are not morally opposed. there is a shark dining experience I believe.

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Jan 3, 2014 8:41:01 GMT -5 acr said:

I took my 3 yo to DC last year & he loved it. I know he would love it even more now. Air & Space Museum, National Building Museum, National Zoo, Natural History Museum, riding the metro - we really had a blast.

DC is a great idea. Almost all of the museums are free too so it would be pretty inexpensive! I think he will love to ride the metro.

[icechalk]

Thanks -- will talk to H! I think a lot of these would be Great

[Vespasia]

Another vote for DC. The Spy Museum is another place they might enjoy but it is unfortunately not free.

[neonpink]

I was going to vote for DC. The Air and space museum I think can captivate anyone of any age. There is so much to see there.