Strawberry picking season on Long Island is a treat the whole family can enjoy. We've handpicked some of our favorite strawberry farms on LI where families can spend a memorable day. 

Harvesting your fruit is not only fun, but it also connects you with your food and supports local Long Island farmers. Long Island strawberries tend to be sweeter and more delicate than most grocery store varieties, and they also have a shorter shelf life. 

Many of these strawberry-picking experiences depend on fruit availability and the weather, so call before your visit. Once the berries are ripe, they'll only last a few weeks. So read ahead to start planning your sweet adventure with the kids. Check out our Guide to Long Island Farms for more places to pick delicious fruits and vegetables while enjoying farm life! 

Strawberry picking in New Jersey is one of the sweetest times of year in the Garden State. 

Whether this is your child’s first time strawberry picking or you’re looking to fill pies, jam jars, smoothies, and shortcakes for months to come, you'll want to check out our long list of farms for strawberry picking in New Jersey where your kiddos can get their hands on bushels of juicy red berries.

Be sure to check out our rundown on the best places to go peach picking in New Jersey and other farm-fresh ideas in our Guide to Pick Your Own Farms in New Jersey.

There's no shortage of hotels in NYC, and as a born and bred New Yorker raising children here myself, I often find myself handing out recommendations for family-friendly hotels in NYC to friends and family who are planning their own NYC vacations. New York City is, of course, loaded with hotels, many of which are kid-friendly. And, while it's nice to have options, there are so many that it can feel overwhelming.

That's why we've compiled this list of 22 hotels in NYC for families based on a combination of personal experience, trusted recommendations from friends, and great reputations. These NYC hotels offer kid-friendly amenities, including pools, kid-friendly welcome treats, and even bunk beds. A number of our choices are located right next to top kid attractions; some are budget-friendly, and others are a splurge.

Our picks aren't all in Midtown Manhattan either. We've included places to stay with kids in Lower Manhattan, on the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and even hotels in Brooklyn.

Once you've nailed down your hotel choice, check out our parent- and kid-tested recommendations for top attractions in NYC, our favorite children's museums in NYC, and much more in our NYC Visitors Guide for Families.

Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe—an immersive new theme park that’s now one of the biggest (and most expensive) in the world—is finally open in Orlando. And so are its new adjacent hotels: Stella Nova, Terra Luna, and the Helios Grand! All three Orlando hotels are operated by Loews Hotels in partnership with Universal and boast a range of amenities, including the unbeatable proximity to Epic Universe.

Whether you want to sleep in a Viking bed or perhaps galactic-themed digs, you can’t really go wrong with any these Epic Universe resorts. We have the inside scoop on the newest and coolest hotels, adjacent to the epically wonderful new theme park in Orlando!

Peach picking farms in Atlanta just makes sense — after all, Georgia is the Peach State! It seems every street has "Peachtree" in the name; heck, the fuzzy fruit even appears on our license plates! Peach picking in Atlanta occurs from mid-May to early August, though timing can be affected by issues regarding weather, crop health, etc. We're lucky to have access to great u-pick peach farms near Atlanta. Beyond peach picking, many Atlanta farms also offer entertaining, family-friendly.

Strawberries from the supermarket or farmer's market are tasty, but going strawberry picking in the Hudson Valley is a springtime experience worth savoring with your family. Fortunately, plenty of farms for strawberry picking in the Hudson Valley offer not only strawberry picking but also other attractions that round out a visit.

Read on for our favorite local farms for strawberry picking in the Hudson Valley, and check out our Guide to Pick-Your-Own Farms in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, which includes our story on the region's best vineyards.

Gorgeous Crystal Cove, roughly halfway between Laguna Beach and Newport, makes a great family day trip: From free guided nature tours, easy animal evidence scavenger hunts, and tours of the historic district to tidepool walks, science hikes, grunion runs, and movies on the beach, both parents and kids will find plenty to do.

If you’re lucky, you can extend the fun with an overnight stay in one of Crystal Cove’s 38 lovingly restored vintage beach cottages. But even a day trip here feels like a mini vacation. Read on for tips about how to book the ultra-popular cottages—plus suggestions for other places to stay and where to eat.

Crystal Cove is one of the best things to do in Orange County with kids and one of the 100 must-do things with kids on our Ultimate California Bucket List. If you crave more coastal views, check out our Beach Guide to Los Angeles and Orange County. 

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