Ground Zero in the Financial District has become a must-visit destination for many families visiting NYC. While a visit to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum with kids may be a somber and challenging experience, there's a lot of value to learning about and honoring such an important event.

If you're looking for some dining options in the area, we've rounded up some restaurants in the immediate vicinity of Ground Zero as well as some picks in nearby Battery Park City. While the neighborhood lunch spots mainly cater to office workers, there are many restaurants and establishments that serve fresh, delicious, and affordable meals and treats.

After your meal, stay and explore the rest of FiDi because this historical neighborhood has emerged in recent years as a great family-friendly destination. Find more fun neighborhoods to explore in our Manhattan Kids Guide and more great family-friendly restaurants in our NYC Kids' Guide to Restaurants.

Make the most of summer with these fun family activities before school starts! 

End summer 2025 with a bang and fun things to do around CT before school starts!

Level up your family fun with the top arcade spots in Chicago.

It's not too soon to start thinking about next year! School calendars for the largest school districts in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for the 2025-2026 school year are below, and you'll want to bookmark the page now for reference—especially when planning family vacations or booking summer camps (you know they'll fill up quickly!). Follow the links for each district below for details on school holidays and semester breaks, as well as to stay up-to-date on any last-minute changes from your local district.

Swamp boat rides offer an exciting family adventure to explore native wildlife and vegetation! While the Florida Everglades are a few hours from Orlando by car, the gateway to the Everglades is in Central Florida's backyard, and only accessible by thrilling airboat rides. Orlando is fortunate to have a variety of airboat and alligator tours, each specializing in specific swamp boat experiences to give the adventure of a lifetime.

Find out which arcades are best for small kids, school-aged kids, and teens.

Mini golf is a family-friendly activity that has withstood the test of time! Mini golf near Atlanta is always a reliable outing that's part entertainment, part sport, and all fun! Mini golf courses run the gamut of themes, from pirates and carnivals to monsters and dinosaurs, and some even include glow in the dark mini golf. Indoor mini golf in Atlanta features creative settings and blessed air conditioning; outdoor mini golf offers colorful themes and space to spread out. And regardless of your age, there's something strangely exhilirating about holding those tiny golf pencils, right?!