Raising kids in NYC comes with crazy rent, stressful school searches, and closets for apartments—but it also brings easy access to enriching cultural activities, and NYC is equally rich in good old-fashioned outdoor activities, too. The city offers a range of bucolic parks and outdoor adventures where kids can get busy playing outside, all without leaving the five boroughs.

From fishing to hiking to exploring to off-the-beaten-path parks, here are 25 outdoor activities in NYC for the whole family. Some are FREE, most are accessible by public transportation, and we guarantee all these things to do outdoors are tons of fun.

Atlanta restaurants with delicious food are great; themed restaurants with delicious food AND one-of-a-kind experiences are fantastic! Keep kids engaged at the dining table at these unique Atlanta themed restaurants that offer the best in "eatertainment" and quirky menus. Take a look at our favorite, mind-blowing restaurants in Atlanta sure to bring smiles to your children's faces.

Hotel water parks add to the perfect Orlando vacation! An Orlando hotel water park helps guests cool down and let loose just a few steps from their rooms. There are several stand-alone water parks in Orlando, including inflatable water parks, but why not double up on the fun by staying at a Central Florida resort with a water park on site?! We've rounded up some of the best Orlando hotels with water parks, making it easy for families to have fun under the Florida sun.

If you're hankering for a cold beer that's not from a bottle or can, you don't need to hire a babysitter. The greater DC area is full of kid-friendly beer gardens and breweries with large outdoor spaces, lawn games, playgrounds, and other amenities that make them perfect for families. Some of these breweries and beer gardens also have playgrounds, live music, farm animals, and even arcades.

Here are 21 family-friendly beer gardens and breweries in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia to visit with kids. Many of them allow you to bring your dog, too, so no family member needs to be left behind.

If wine is more your style, check out our list of family-friendly wineries near DC. Our Kid-Friendly DC Restaurants Guide will show you even more great places to grab a bite to eat—and a drink—with little ones in tow.;

Find smooth CT trails for families with strollers to explore nature.

Check in with the kids for a Boston getaway at these family-friendly hotels!

Whether it's a sweltering summer day or a frigid winter day, chances are you are looking for a great indoor play space near you. Luckily, Philadelphia is home to lots of amazing indoor family fun centers and arcades, making it easy to keep the whole family entertained, whether your kids are into tabletop games, bowling, laser tag, carousels, or play zones. 

Looking for more indoor fun? Check out our Indoor Activity Guide!

Did you know that, besides answering all of your burning questions, AI is being used to flip burgers, cook Chinese food, serve AYCE Kogi beef, and more at restaurants all over LA? Robot restaurants are the hot new thing—and they're so much fun for kids! Who doesn't want a stack of pancakes or a tray of sushi delivered by a friendly little robot (many of them have kitty ears!)?

And, while this experience is one for the record books, remember that robots can struggle with technical difficulties, charging capacities, etc. If you want to experience robot service, please call the restaurant you plan to visit before hopping in the car. That way, you make sure that the robots are ready for action. Read on for a list of the best robot restaurants in LA. 

Looking for more fun dining options with kids? Check out our LA and OC restaurant guide, our list of great themed restaurants for families in LA, or our guide to where kids eat free in Los Angeles.