Where To Go Blueberry Picking Near Orlando at Family-Friendly Blueberry Farms

Kids can pick blueberries and enjoy fun activities at Tom West Blueberries. Photo by author

During April and May, Orlando blueberry farms allow guests to pick buckets of blueberries while enjoying a family day outdoors. Many of these u-pick blueberry farms in Orlando offer additional fun activities such as sunflower picking, playgrounds, tractor rides, and more. And be sure to save the date for the annual Mount Dora Blueberry Festival and Plant City's Blueberry Festival at Keel Farms, where visitors pick tasty blueberries as well as enjoy other tasty items and fun activities. 

27 Spring Staycations and Day Trips from Long Island for Families

Get off Long Island and explore Governors Island.

We've found 27 ideas for a spring day trip from Long Island, a perfect time to escape now that the weather is warming up and we have more daylight hours to work with. 

Living on Long Island, we’re lucky to have amazing parks, attractions, and quaint seaside towns for springtime day trips. We’re also lucky to be within driving or ferry distance of New York City, Connecticut, and New Jersey. 

Find more inspiration in our Long Island Spring Fun Guide and our Day Trips and Getaways Guide.

33 Spring Staycations and Spring Day Trips from NYC for Families

Hop the ferry to Governors Island to explore all the island has to offer. Photo by Diana Kim

These spring day trips from the NYC metro area are the perfect antidote to winter-induced stir-craziness. Whether you're looking for a fun way to fill the spring break holiday, or your family just needs a collective getaway, having this list of 28 spring day trips from NYC at your fingertips provides plenty of daycation inspiration.

From hiking to smelling the blooms and strolling amid sculpture gardens, there is something on this list of spring day trips from the NYC metro area for everyone. Since we have a low tolerance for driving, all of these spring day trips are an easy drive from New York City. Find more seasonal inspiration in our Guide to Spring Activities and travel ideas in our Guide to Weekend Getaways.

12 Kid-Friendly Spots to See the DC Cherry Blossoms

The famous DC cherry blossoms will make the whole family smile. Photo courtesy of Wonderlane Photography, Flickr Attribution 2.0 Generic

Springtime brings one of the most iconic symbols of the season—the blooming of the famous Washington, DC cherry blossoms. Each year, more than 1.5 million visitors flock to the nation's capital to take part in the National Cherry Blossom Festival, a citywide celebration of the pink and white blooms. The festival includes lots of fun events like the Blossom Kite Festival and the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade.

This year's National Cherry Blossom Festival is taking place now through April 14, 2024. Due to higher than average temperatures, the trees have already reached peak bloom and are dazzling visitors of all ages. And you don't have to attend one of the festival events to enjoy them.

Here are 12 great places to see the DC cherry blossoms with your family, from the famous (and busy) Tidal Basin to some lesser-known gems. Whichever spot you choose, the blooms will be breathtaking just the same.

For more ways to keep the kiddos busy all season long, check out our Spring Fun Guide for Kids and Families in Washington, DC.

10 Things To Do in Brewerytown, Philadelphia with Kids

The incredibly popular multi-use Schuylkill River Trail runs from the heart of the city northeast through urban, suburban and rural areas and is part of the East Coast Greenway. Photo by Ii2nmd, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Located just a few miles outside of downtown Philadelphia, Brewerytown is a great neighborhood to explore with kids. Whether you’re looking for something to do before or after a visit to the nearby Philadelphia Museum of Art or Eastern State Penitentiary, or you want to visit someplace new, we have a whole list of suggestions for the best things to do in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown with kids.

Looking for more fun neighborhoods to explore? Check out our Visitors Guide for all the most fun activities in and around Philly!

Stunning Spring Wildflower Hikes near Los Angeles

Even in a dry year, California is bursting with gorgeous colors in the spring!

'Tis the season for wildflower hikes near Los Angeles! The quantity of blooms in Los Angeles always depends on our always-unpredictable rainy season—the wetter the winter, the more likely we'll get a stunning superbloom. However, our hills are carpeted with flowers in March and April, even in a dry year.

Several Los Angeles locations and worthy day trips are known for gorgeous annual displays of spring wildflowers. Large displays typically last two to six weeks, so you'll need to make plans quickly when word comes of a good one for spring wildflower hikes near Los Angeles. 

Don't have time to drive outside the city limits? Trek the best hiking trails in Los Angeles for families, and cross streams to find the best LA waterfall hikes. Find more for outdoor spring adventures in our hiking and camping guide for Los Angeles families

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