Activities for Kids

The Coolest Places in the U.S. to Play With LEGOs

Where are people going bonkers for bricks? Get the lowdown on amusement parks, classes, conventions, stores and other LEGO hotspots from coast to coast.

By Christal Y. October 8, 2014

Your living room isn’t the only place to play with LEGOs. Across the country, there are attractions, classes, stores, conventions and other hotspots where kids can go bonkers for bricks. From LEGOLAND San Diego to the brand new flagship store in New York to a record-breaking museum in Ohio, we have the dish on the top places in the nation for LEGO activity. Click through our album to find out what’s near you — or where to plan your next vacation!

LEGO Design Contest – Columbus, Ohio

Now a popular annual event at the Columbus Museum of Art, the LEGO Design Challenge is a neat competition that becomes an exhibit after winners are announced. Anyone in the world gets to participate, and categories range from ages 12 and under, 13-17, 18+, and groups or families, which means for a wide variety of submissions. Finalists get feel like real artists from Nov 21, 2014 – Jan 25, 2015, where their work is on display for thousands of people to see.

photo: Columbus Museum of Art