135 Local Field Trips for Homeschoolers


Children, especially under the age of 12, learn best by “doing”. Hands-on activities give them concrete experiences to cling to, which is what they need at their particular stage of development.

By using your imagination, you can find literally thousands of field trips awaiting you in your own local area! Just be sure to brng along your notebook, camera, and nature journal, then let the fun begin!

  • Zoo
  • Police Department
  • 911 Rescue Call Center
  • K-9 Units
  • Fire Department
  • Civic Center
  • Leisure Center / Gym
  • Swim Meet
  • Museum
  • Art Gallery
  • Post Office
  • Grocery Store
  • Tourist Monuments
  • Retail Stores
  • Local Mall
  • Civic Centers
  • Playground
  • Park
  • River
  • Lake
  • Local “Natural Wonders”
  • Boating Marina
  • State Fair
  • County Fair
  • Radio Station
  • Television Station
  • Local News Station
  • Local Cable Provider
  • Manufacturers of All Kinds
  • Krispe Kreme
  • Sewing Factory
  • Wildlife Rescue
  • Animal Shelter
  • Aquarium
  • Science Fair
  • Rock Garden
  • Botanical Garden
  • Animal Farm
  • Food Farm
  • Dairy Farm
  • Tree Farm
  • Ranch
  • Local Historical Site
  • Forest
  • Lumbermill
  • Military Base
  • County Jail
  • IMAX Theater
  • Birth Site of Famous Person
  • Bookstore
  • Local Library
  • University Library
  • State Newpaper
  • Local Printing Shop
  • Horse Stables
  • Marionette / Puppet Theater
  • Live Action Theater
  • Children’s Theater
  • Movie Theater
  • The Nutcraker Ballet
  • Backstage at a Play
  • Local Muscian Concert
  • Orchestra
  • Opera
  • Piano Concert
  • Dance Recital
  • Age-Appropriate Broadway Play
  • Performing Arts School Tour
  • Bird Sanctuary
  • Bat Sanctuary
  • Fish Hatchery
  • Airport
  • Airplane Show
  • Seaport
  • Cave Spelunking
  • Mines
  • Beach
  • Mountains
  • Forest
  • Biking Trails
  • Horse-Riding Trails
  • Pizza Factory
  • Candy Factory
  • Toy Factory
  • Picnics
  • Train Station
  • Bus Station
  • Subway Station
  • Hayride
  • Bakery
  • Court House
  • Baseball Field
  • Football Stadium
  • State Capital
  • Paper Mills
  • Water / Sewage Plants
  • Pet Store
  • Local University
  • Foundery
  • Wool Processing Plant
  • Antique Store
  • Food Processors
  • Bicycle Shop
  • Pottery Shop
  • Indian Reservation
  • Historical Re-inactment
  • Guided Nature Walks
  • Recycling Center
  • City Dump
  • Local Water Tower / Treatment Plant
  • Sanitation Department
  • Hospital
  • Nursing Home
  • Local Red Cross
  • YMCA / YWCA
  • Camping
  • Dog Show
  • Petting Zoo
  • Magic Show / Magicians Exibit
  • Authentic Japanese (or other culture) Restauran
  • Antique Car Show
  • Circus
  • Shooting Range / Gun Safety
  • New / Used Car Lot
  • Regular Auction
  • State Car Auction
  • Local Estate Sale
  • Archeology Dig
  • Renaissance Festival
  • Publicly Toured Estates (i.e. Biltmore)
  • Light House
  • Book Binder
  • Historical Churches / Cathedrals
  • Historical Graveyards
  • Rock Quary

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