If your kids have outgrown their Power Wheels, they may be ready to add a little extra speed—behind the wheel of a go-kart! Today's kid-friendly go-karts have moved indoors for year-round fun. From multi-level tracks to racing leagues, we've rounded up five spots where your kids can put the pedal to the medal.

While some indoor go-kart tracks focus on just car racing, others have even more indoor fun like trampolines, ninja courses, and arcades. They're a great destination for a big-kid birthday party or just an exciting day trip. Enjoy the ride!

Attention, ocean and animal lovers: New Hampshire now has its own aquarium! Boasting 32,000 square feet of tide pools and hands-on exhibits, newly opened Living Shores differentiates itself from other aquariums by offering more opportunities to interact with sea life. Plus, it's next door to Story Land amusement park, so you can plan a trip to Living Shores as a standalone winter escape or a counterpart to an amusement park visit in the warmer months. 

For days when you want to marvel at underwater worlds but can't make it all the way to New Hampshire, The New England Aquarium is one of our favorite attractions closer to home.

While Boston has many kid-friendly museums and attractions, crowds and noises at these busy spots can sometimes overwhelm children with autism and sensory sensitivities. Many museums, zoos, and aquariums are working to change that, and are developing sensory-friendly hours, exhibit adaptations, and programs for these children. Here are places in the Boston area where highly sensitive or special-needs children can better enjoy enriching nature, science, animals, and the arts. For more inclusive fun, check out a list of special needs kids' classes and our favorite accessible playgrounds.