Rochester with Kids: 25 Best Things to Do in Rochester, NY

There's even a carousel in The Strong National Museum of Play.

Rochester, NY is widely known as a gateway to the Finger Lakes region or the perfect stopover on a road trip to Niagara Falls. But this Upstate New York city stands on its own as a great family vacation destination, with good food, world-class museums, and a ton of history. Set right outside the banks of Lake Ontario, Rochester is also full of natural beauty.

Our family had a blast exploring Rochester on a recent summer trip. Here are 25 of our favorite things to do in Rochester with kids, including family-friendly hotels and restaurants in Rochester, NY. Check out our Adirondacks and Catskills Family Travel Guide for more New York State family vacation ideas.

NEW Tiana's Palace Opens in Disneyland

Delicious New Orleans fare awaits at Tiana's Palace in Disneyland. Photo courtesy of Disneyland Resort

Step inside Tiana's Palace at Disneyland, and you’ll hear jazz playing, dishes clanking, and the lively chatter of hungry Disneyland diners vying for a taste of New Orleans.  

Tiana’s Palace recently opened in Disneyland, smack in the middle of New Orleans Square. The newest dining option at Disneyland gets inspiration from the beloved animated film The Princess and the Frog. Keep reading below for everything you need to know about dining at Tiana’s Palace. 

For more Disneyland tips, check out these Disneyland hacks you need to know, see how to do Disneyland with a baby, and plan more thrills with our SoCal Theme Parks and Water Parks Guide

Fall Bucket List for Kids: Top Things To Do in Boston This Fall

Start crossing autumn fun off that bucket list with the top things to do in Boston with kids this fall! Photo courtesy of the Boston Children's Museum

A fall bucket list for kids is a must-have in New England. There are so many fun things to do in Boston in the fall. For some, autumn is the prime season to enjoy the outdoors. Things to do with kids in the fall include hikingapple pickingcorn maze exploring, or celebrating all things spooky and sweet on Halloween. There's a lot for kids of all ages and stages to enjoy during a beautiful autumn in New England. Here's a list that can point you in the right direction when you're searching for the "best fall activities near me." We’ve rounded up some of our favorite must-do autumn activities in September, October, and November for the best things to do in Boston this fall. Read on for our fall bucket list for kids, and enjoy New England's signature season!.

For more fall fun, see 15 Fall Day Trips from Boston for our guide to autumn getaways. For more family activities this fall, be sure to check out our Boston Fall Fun Guide.

Fall Bucket List for Kids: Top Things To Do in Connecticut This Fall

Photo courtesy of the Florence Griswold Museum

It's time to start checking things off that Fall bucket list! Autumn in New England brings all the fun fall things to do that Connecticut families look forward to every year. Traditions are abounding like picking that perfect pumpkin, or selecting a basket full of crunch apples or meeting the family at an annual festival. Families will also enjoy new exhibits at favorite museums, celebrations and getting in the outdoors.

But don't worry there's more! For more family fun this autumn, see our Connecticut Fall Fun Guide. And remember to check out our events calendar for the latest seasonal activities.

Fall Bucket List for Kids: 40 Top Things To Do in Atlanta This Fall

Celebrate fall by touring the Atlanta Botanical Garden for its Scarecrows in the Garden fall event. Photo courtesy of the garden

Fall in Atlanta is pretty much the peak of our seasonal activities—there are just so many things to do in Atlanta this fall with kids. We've got leaves changing colors, amazing weather (not too cold, not too hot), and lots of fall festivals. Atlanta families are also abuzz about football season, apple picking, Halloween, and all the opportunities to get outdoors without breaking a sweat. In fact, there are so many fun fall things to do in Atlanta with families that we decided to narrow it down with a list of merely 40 ideas.

Forty ideas aren't enough for you? We've got more where that came from in our Fall Fun Guide for Atlanta Kids!

Fall Bucket List for Kids: 25 Top Things To Do Near DC This Fall

It's not fall without a visit to the pumpkin patch. Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms

Fall is just around the corner in DC, and that means gorgeous weather, no stifling humidity or bugs, and beautiful fall foliage. It's the perfect time to enjoy all of the wonderful outdoor things to do in DC this fall that are on our fall bucket list for kids, like pumpkin picking, petting zoos, and tons of family-friendly fall festivals. There are also Halloween events galore, amazing exhibits and shows to see, and exciting fall train rides.

Read on for our list of 30 things to do in DC this fall and its surrounding areas with kids. The list includes fall activities in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the city itself for families and kids of all ages. For even more ideas for autumn activities, check out our Fall Fun Guide for Washington, DC Families.

Fall Bucket List for Kids: 35 Top Things To Do in Orlando This Fall

Brick-or-Treat will bewitch kiddos at Legoland Florida! Photo by Charlotte Blanton

Though it may not quite feel like fall (thanks continuous heatwaves), it's that time of year to celebrate pumpkin spice lattes (preferably the iced variety here in Florida)! There are lots of things to do in Orlando in the fall because the temperatures ease up, and the holidays increase the amount and cool factor of fall events. Of course this city throws epic fall festivals because Orlando knows how to party for every season of the year!

We've rounded up our favorite things to do in the fall in Orlando, perfect for families of all shapes and sizes. Find Central Florida Fall Festivals and more Orlando fall activities in our Orlando Fall Guide.

Fall Bucket List for Kids: 55 Awesome Things To Do in Philly This Fall

The quaint, fairy tale-themed amusement park, Dutch Wonderland, in Pennsylvania's Dutch Country caters toward the small but fearless. Photo courtesy of Dutch Wonderland

Fall foliage, cooler temperatures, and doorways decorated in cornstalks and gourds create a welcome change from summer throughout Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. As autumn settles into the region, Philly families anticipate traditions they know and love, including day trips to nearby corn mazes and hayrides, apple picking or pumpkin picking, and plenty more.

This year, we've rounded up the classics and thrown in some fresh ideas, too. Don't forget to review our comprehensive Fall Activity Guide for Philadelphia Kids and create a customized bucket list of fun for your family. For even more inspiration, browse our ultimate Philly bucket list, 100 Things To Do in Philly with Kids Before They Grow Up.

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