Here are our top 10 picks of the best national parks on the east coast including a few family-friendly highlights about each. You’ll learn everything you need to plan your next epic adventure.
This extensive, untouched Appalachian landscape is brimming with opportunities for adventure. Offering way more than simple scenic drives, activities include everything from hiking and camping to horseback riding, fishing, cycling, and wildlife viewing.
This park offers family-friendly activities ranging from whimsical waterfall hikes, rock scrambles, and heavenly horseback rides. There are several toddler-friendly hikes like Limberlost Trail, plus educational hikes like the Story of the Forest and the Little Stony Man Cliffs Hike.
Everglades National Park in Miami, Florida, is a wildlife lover’s dream, complete with over 300 species of birds and a whole menagerie of other exotic species. Be sure and take an airboat ride to check out all of the Alligators. It is one of the best East Coast National Parks to visit.
Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky is an enigmatic entranceway into the largest known continuous cave in the world! Luckily, this twisting, turning subterranean wonderland has something to offer explorers of all ages.
In addition to a vast network of family-friendly hikes, and dazzling waterfalls, you can also catch a ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for a 3.5 hour tour the whole gang will love. This park is perfect when you are looking for a quick and fulfilling day trip.