Take a break from Orlando theme parks with a quick getaway to one of the many Florida beaches near Orlando. Whether you want to take in the sunrise and coastal breeze on the Atlantic side or enjoy the picturesque sunsets on the Gulf, Orlando is centrally located, making it an easy drive to either coast.

We've rounded up our favorite family beaches in Florida within a few hours’ drive of Orlando, so you can pack up your beach gear for a weekend getaway with the kids, or even just a day trip. For those days when a shorter drive is best, check out these close Orlando beaches attached to Florida's natural springs or at an outdoor water park.

The Pick-Your-Own season is bookended by strawberries in the spring and apples in the fall, but what do you do with all those months in between? Pick everything else, of course! The Delaware Valley's many farms and orchards are great spots to haul out the family on nice weather days and haul home buckets, baskets, and bushels of fresh summer fruits, and some sweet memories, too.

So, we've rounded up the best places for cherry picking and berry picking near Philadelphia! Many of these farms host summer festivals, family activities, and special events to really round out the day so be sure to search our events calendar for details. For now, read on for our list of the best Philadelphia PYO berry and cherry farms and get picking!

In a city full of tourist draws, the Hollywood Sign is arguably the most iconic. While it faced decades of disrepair in the middle of the 20th century, it's back to its former glory. The downside? It can be really hard to get up close for that perfect shot! And as Hollywood continues to build up with high-rise hotels, offices, and apartment buildings, it's increasingly difficult to see it from the streets.

 
Photo by Gina Ragland.

Luckily, we have the inside scoop on the 10 best places to view the Hollywood sign. From rugged hillside vistas to Central LA buildings' rooftops, there are quite a few great places to see the sign. 

If you're looking for other fun things to do with kids, check out 77 free things to do with kids in Los Angeles during the summer, the ultimate guide to Discover Cube: LA, and themed restaurants and dinner shows in Los Angeles. 

Atlanta farmers markets help families embrace farm-to-table cooking and afternoons spent outdoors. Farmers markets in Atlanta allow families to select freshvproduce; support the local economy; teach kids about food; and enjoy a day of outdoor fun!

Added bonus? Many of these farmers markets offer kid-friendly features like arts and crafts, bounce houses, water play, and much more. Read on for a list of the best Atlanta farmers markets that appeal to kids, as well as parents.

LuminoCity has done it again with its spectacular new immersive light show, Dino Safari. Featuring life-size animatronic dinosaurs, themed rides, interactive experiences, and more, the mesmerizing walk-through display arrives at Bethesda’s Westfield Montgomery Mall on Thursday, July 4th–welcoming visitors of all ages through Sunday, August 4th.

Read on for a rundown of the epic family-friendly dinosaur adventure.

We have the best recipe for how to make homemade ice cream in a plastic bag, or a mason jar if you want to be a little extra. You don’t need a fancy ice cream machine to make delicious homemade ice cream! And it's so easy, that kids shouting "I'm Bored" from the rooftops can make this themselves. We also have 100 other ideas of things to do when kids are bored!

These two homemade ice cream recipes take just 5 to 10 minutes and in just a few steps. Making homemade ice cream is one of the coolest science experiments for kids, and the perfect anytime activity, but especially fun during the summer.

The best blueberry-picking farms in New Jersey offer the perfect summer activity for the whole family: The bushes are low, the berries easily pop off the plants, and your family can literally pick hundreds without breaking the bank. Luckily for us, blueberries are the official state fruit of New Jersey, and they are plentiful throughout the Garden State.

We’ve assembled this Guide to the Best Pick-Your-Own Farms in New Jersey, so read on for our recommendations on where to go blueberry picking in New Jersey with kids. Find tons of other great things to do in the Garden State this season in our Ultimate New Jersey Kids Summer Vacation Guide.

Located in the heart of Soho, the Museum of Ice Cream is an immersive space offering interactive fun for kids of all ages, including a giant twisty slide, themed exhibits, a sprinkle pit, and, of course, all-you-can-eat ice cream! A hands-on, Instagram-ready experience, the Museum of Ice Cream is one of our favorite immersive museums in NYC for kids.

Read on for the full scoop on everything you need to know about visiting the Museum of Ice Cream with kids.