There are so many things to do in Salt Lake City with kids, it’s hard to know where to start! But we narrowed it to our 49 favorite things to do and places to go with kids.

Most people have a pretty antiquated notion of Salt Lake City. Sure, there are great ski resorts and the city is about half Mormon. But it's also a vibrant and growing city that's filled with hiking, history, extreme sports, friendly people, great food, local breweries and coffee (yup!), incredible kids museums, and more. There are so many family-friendly things to do that it's a fabulous place to take a vacation with kids, any time of year.

Read on for the scoop on things to do, where to eat, and where to stay (like a hotel with rock climbing and a skate park in the lobby) in Salt Lake City. And while you’re in Utah, check out gorgeous Zion National Park! Or get some insight into things to do in other kid-friendly Southwest cities like Phoenix or Denver.

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Enjoy an island getaway close to Boston by visiting Nantucket!

Treat kiddos to an Orlando dessert sure to bring a smile to their faces! Orlando offers a wide range of sweet treats, from delicious pastries to decadent milkshakes. These Orlando desserts make for a super special outing with kids (a great idea for celebrating the start of school)! Whether you crave classic desserts like cookies and cake, or unique confections like gourmet marshmallows or chocolate piñatas, Orlando has something to satisfy every sweet tooth.

New York City is unlike any other place in the world, but sometimes we still need a break and these family-friendly weekend getaways near NYC are a great excuse to skip town for a weekend with the family. You don't have to travel far to feel like you're a world away.

We've rounded up 14 of our favorite kid-friendly weekend getaways near NYC for families—all are within 3 hours of NYC. If you're looking for other comprehensive guides to weekend getaways near NYC, check out our definitive list of the Hudson Valley's top attractions, our exhaustive survey of family-friendly options in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, plus our list of New York State's top attractions for families.

Discover more about Houston, NASA, Galveston, and more on a kid-friendly tour.

If you're working your way down our bucket list of 100 things to do before your LA kids grow up, you might notice how many of those are fun things to do in Pasadena—and we're not just talking about the Rose Parade. The inland, foothill community rivals Santa Monica for family-friendly, walkable streets and a variety of arts and entertainment. It's also one of the oldest communities in the LA area, which gave it a head start on collecting cool stuff.

Let the tourists spend their days in Hollywood because there's more going on most weekends in Pasadena, a city so bursting with kid and family-friendly activities that we had a hard time picking the best of the best. 

Parents have just a few short years before their little ones head to kindergarten. Luckily, DC-area parents can really make the most of that time thanks to all the fun things to do with preschoolers in the area. From fantastic free museums to incredible destination playgrounds, there are so many ways to have fun with little ones.

Here are 35 things to do with preschoolers in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia before they turn 5. Have a blast checking these items off your list, then extend the fun with our list of 100 things to do in DC with kids before they grow up.