19 Places That Will Make Your Kid’s Dreams Come True

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1. Harry Potter Platform 9 3/4 Shop in London, England

Harry Potter Platform 9 3/4 Shop in London, England

Located in King’s Cross Station, the very train station Harry himself used to get to Hogwarts, this magical store sells wands, spell books, authentic Hogwart’s uniforms and everything else your little wizard could ever want.

 

2. Hello Kitty Sweets Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan

Hello Kitty Sweets Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan

Cutest restaurant ever, right?

3. The Curious George Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Curious George Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Fans of the famously inquisitive monkey will love the world’s only Curious George store. Check their website to learn about story time events and when George himself will be dropping by.

4. Ninja in New York City

Ninja in New York City

At this Ninja themed restaurant ninjas jump through walls, do fire and knife tricks, and oh yeah, serve you Japanese food.

5. National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York

National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York

Check out iconic toys from throughout history including this year’s legendary inductee, the rubber duck.

6. Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and the rest of the gang can be found at this theme park based on Sesame Street. “Sunny day, sweeping the clouds away…”

7. Junibacken in Stockholm, Sweden

Junibacken in Stockholm, Sweden

This museum and children’s theater dedicated to the work of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren allows kids to jump into the world of her unforgettable creations like Pippi Longstocking.


8. Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland, Georgia

Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland, Georgia

Visitors watch “mother cabbages” give birth to Cabbage Patch dolls delivered by a team of nurses and doctors. Parents might find the experience surreal, but kids love it, especially if they’re allowed to adopt one of the dolls.

9. Bedrock City in Custer, South Dakota

Bedrock City in Custer, South Dakota

Have a yabba dabba doo time at this theme park based on The Flintstones!

10. Wild West City in Netcong, New Jersey

Wild West City in Netcong, New Jersey

Cowboys and cowgirls can pan for gold, ride a pony, or watch a shoot-out unfold on Main Street, which is a replica of the one in 1880s Dodge City.

11. Paddington Station Shop in London, England

Paddington Station Shop in London, England

It’s located at the very train station that the Brown family originally found everyone’s favorite marmalade loving bear in a duffle coat.

12. Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey's Chocolate World in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Chocolate loving kids (basically all of them) can see how chocolate is made, create their own candy bar, and sample the deliciousness. Drool.

13. Legoland in California and Florida

Legoland in California and Florida

Kids love “miniland,” which features models of landmarks from around the world made out of millions of Lego bricks. Parents love not stepping on any of them.

14. Nintendo World Store in New York City

Nintendo World Store in New York City

Set your gamer loose in over ten thousand square feet of the coolest games and memorabilia, plus a recently opened video game museum.

15. Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California

Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California

It’s eighteen roller coasters are more than any theme park in the world.

16. Gatorland in Orlando, Florida

Gatorland in Orlando, Florida

Reptile loving kids can get up and personal with hundreds of alligators, cheer on brave alligator wrestlers, or even ride a zip line over a pool filled with gators!

17. Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky

Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky

Home to more than 35 different breeds of horses, this working farm and theme park is all about the horse, of course.

18. Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

No one ever says, “Don’t touch that!” at this interactive museum for kids.

19. Roswell UFO Museum in Roswell, New Mexico

Roswell UFO Museum in Roswell, New Mexico

Did the US government really cover up a crashed alien spacecraft in Roswell back in 1947? Take your alien obsessed kid here and find out!

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Taylor Goldblatt

After years of research, travel, and dreams, I have created this website for people like you who want to experience the things that only America can offer. My passion is to explore and share America's greatest destinations and attractions. Follow me on Twitter @USCityTraveler for additional travel tips and ideas.

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