A Fabulous Family Getaway: Sea Island Resort, Georgia

We can think of worse ways to spend a sunny afternoon...

This phrase gets thrown around a lot, but Sea Island Resort in Georgia is a vacation destination that really does have it all. Located between Jacksonville, Florida and Savannah on the stunning southeast Georgia coast, Sea Island is brimming with southern charm and world-class hospitality. Sea Island Resort features five miles of private beach and several pools. The amenities are plentiful, and the dining options are top-notch. During our vacation at Sea Island, we barely left the property. We were too busy biking, bowling, and swimming.

Read on for all of the scoop on Sea Island, Georgia. If a trip to Georgia isn't in your immediate future, be sure to peruse our other favorite family-friendly hotels and get ideas for where to travel next in our Family Travel Guide.

Black-Owned Restaurants, Retailers & Landmarks in Westchester

Delight in vintage comic books, games, and more at Megabrain Comics & Arcade.

Westchester and the Hudson Valley have played a critical role in the history of African-Americans in the United States. In recognition of Black History Month, we’ve rounded up a list of 15 Black-owned restaurants, businesses, and historical sites to celebrate the cultural contributions and history of people of color in our region.  

Generations of Black families built the Hudson Valley and continue to contribute to the vibrant cultural, culinary, and artistic character of our region. Further inspiration has come from people who have immigrated from the Caribbean, bringing with them the rich cultural heritages that continue to shape our neighborhoods. 

Here then are some of our favorite Black-owned businesses in Westchester and the Hudson for you to enjoy.

39 Black-Owned Restaurants, Shops & African American Landmarks in NYC

Black-owned business Zach and Zoe aims to help families improve their health with a blend of raw, wildflower-infused honey available at a number of stores citywide.

February is recognized nationally as Black History Month, and New York City has long been a place of historical significance in the African American community. From the myriad cultural experiences to civil rights and social justice movements rooted here, it's essential to pay tribute to the immense contributions Black Americans and people of African descent have made to the five boroughs. We want to encourage families to celebrate and support the dynamic Black-owned businesses that bring Black Joy to our NYC communities every day of the year by shining a light on a selection of them.

From notable museums and theaters to soulful restaurants, monuments, parks, sculptures, and more honoring the rich Black experience in New York, this list is 39 strong, yet merely a jumping-off point to inspire you to enjoy and support the contributions of the Black community to NYC. If you want to start your exploration of Black History at home, why not pick up one of these 30+ children's books celebrating the Black experience—many centered on or written in NYC.

Black-Owned Restaurants, Retailers & Landmarks to Discover on Long Island

Your child will love exploring at Parker's Playhouse.

Long Island has a diverse population that is quickly growing, and the business community reflects that. There are many Black-owned businesses on Long Island that are kid-friendly.

So whether you are headed out to a family-friendly restaurant, looking for a sweet treat, want some culture, or just want to celebrate, there is a Black-owned business on Long Island to help. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of Black-owned restaurants, bakeries, and other companies you and your children will love.

Black-Owned Restaurants, Shops, and Landmarks to Discover in Los Angeles

This Compton museum teaches kids about aviation. Photo courtesy of Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum

February is Black History Month, but it’s important to celebrate and support the dynamic Black-owned businesses in Los Angeles not just in February, but all 365 days of the year. Our list below highlights Black-owned restaurants and Black-owned shops where you’ll find some of the best eats, treats, and shopping in Los Angeles, as well as museums and historical sites that offer opportunities for important discussions about civil rights and local Black history.

For more great kid-friendly activities and events to celebrate Black History month, browse our Los Angeles events calendar— and don't miss our list of Children's Books to Celebrate Black History Month.

Black-Owned Restaurants, Retailers, and Landmarks to Discover in Atlanta

The TEN Spot beauty bar in Morningside offers mani parties for kids of all ages. Photo courtesy of The TEN Spot

Atlanta has and remains a crucial piece of African American life—the birthplace of the civil rights movement and Martin Luther King Jr.; now a utopia for successful black-owned businesses, practices, restaurants, and more. Atlanta pays homage to King's work and the fight for equality at various museums and landmarks throughout the area. The city's African American roots continue to extend, as today's Atlanta attracts bright minds and great leaders from around the world, including younger generations attending notable historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) of the Atlanta University Center consortium.

In honor of Black History Month, we're spotlighting black-owned restaurants near Atlanta, black-owned shops, and African American historical sites and important locations in Atlanta. This round-up only scratches the surface of the many black-owned businesses worthy of a visit; but it is a reminder for our community to support locally-owned businesses, large and small, owned and operated by people from all races, religions, and backgrounds.

Black-Owned Restaurants, Shops, and Landmarks to Discover in Philly

Harriet's Bookshop is full of titles that represent Black kids and kids of color. Photo courtesy of the shop

Black-owned businesses in Philadelphia are thriving, and we’re highlighting some of the kid-friendly places where families can show support during Black History Month, or any month. These Black-owned shops and landmarks reflect the diversity of Philly’s Black community, teach our shared history, and enhance the culture of a city to which African Americans have made immense contributions.

Our list includes museums and historical sites that offer opportunities for important discussions around civil rights, alongside Black-owned restaurants and businesses where families will find some of the best eats, treats, and shopping in the city. For more family-friendly activities and events to celebrate Black History Month, browse our event calendar and the Best Things To Do in Philly in February with Kids. Check out 30+ Children's Books to Celebrate Black History Month for great reads that represent and affirm kids of color. If you'd like more stories like this sent straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters.

Black-Owned Restaurants, Businesses and Landmarks to Discover in Orlando

The Hannibal Square-Heritage Center pays tribute to the Hannibal Square African American community in west Winter Park through its collection of photographs, public art, and oral histories shared from current and former residents.

In honor of Black History Month, we’ve rounded up a list of black-owned businesses and historical sites and museums you can visit to learn more about African American history in Central Florida. From the first all-black incorporated city in the U.S., to the field where Jackie Robinson played his first professional baseball game, Central Florida has many historical sites and landmarks to explore.

We’ve also included a list of black-owned restaurants and shops near Orlando. Many local businesses have been impacted by the pandemic over the last couple of years; your family can support these establishments not just in February, but all year. While this is a spotlight of some amazing black-owned businesses, it by no means encompasses everywhere worth visiting.

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