25 Best NYC Tours for Families: From Boat Rides to Free Walking Tours and More

Tea Around Town combines a sumptuous meal with a unique view NYC landmarks! Photo by Jody Mercier

With so much to explore in New York City, it’s hard to know where to start. That’s where these NYC tours come in handy. There are so many innovative ways to see the city and explore and learn about New York from expert guides. From boat tours to walking tours to historical tours and food tours, we've rounded up 25 family-friendly tours of NYC guaranteed to help you find the perfect way to discover the city’s hidden secrets and fun facts.

We've got tons more picks for enjoying New York City with kids in our Visitors Guide for Families, which includes our picks for the top attractions in NYC and 100 things to do in NYC with kids before they grow up.

Top Baby-Led Weaning Foods and Our Favorite Baby Food Makers

Baby-led weaning has become a popular method of feeding little ones their first foods.

Curious about baby-led weaning? Read on to learn more about this baby-feeding method, including the best baby-led weaning foods and some top baby food makers.

It's about that time in your baby's life. You've dreamed about it. You've worried about it. You've Googled all about it. It's time for SOLIDS!

But now the real questions begin. What are the best first baby foods? Is it better to feed your baby solids, purees, or a mixture? And what on Earth is baby-led weaning?

We are here to answer all your questions about baby-led weaning, baby food, and baby food makers. Our Baby and Maternity Guide dives even deeper into all things baby-related, from the 100 top unique baby names to developmental milestones for baby's first year.

30+ Best Things to Do in Oxnard with Kids

Oxnard is a picturesque Southern California beach town packed with family-friendly adventures and attractions.

If the beach is beckoning, a quick flight or a scenic drive down the PCR (or the more efficient 101) will land you at one of our favorite family-friendly destinations across California: Oxnard. The picturesque beach town is packed with delicious restaurants, impressive museums, music venues, fun-filled parks, water sports, and miles of stunning sun, sand, and waves that are sure to keep your whole crew happy.

Read on for more than 30 family-friendly activities and attractions worth putting on your Oxnard itinerary. From catching a catamaran to an untouched island and taste-testing your way through a top-notch food hall, to spotting sea lions and parasailing above the Pacific, here are our tried-and-true picks.

30+ Best Things to Do in Oxnard with Kids

Oxnard is a picturesque Southern California beach town packed with family-friendly adventures and attractions.

Just 60 miles northwest of Downtown LA, the salty air of Oxnard calls to Southern California families looking for an action-packed day trip or an epic (and easy) kid-friendly vacation. The picturesque beach town is packed with delicious restaurants, impressive museums, music venues, fun-filled parks, water sports, and miles of stunning sun, sand, and waves that are sure to keep your whole crew happy.

Read on for more than 30 family-friendly activities and attractions worth putting on your Oxnard itinerary. From catching a catamaran to an untouched island and taste-testing your way through a top-notch food hall, to spotting sea lions and parasailing above the Pacific, here are our tried-and-true picks.

Book Yourself the Ultimate Mothers’ Day Weekend at Lansdowne Resort

Lansdowne Resort is a 500-acre, AAA Four-Diamond, award-winning paradise right outside DC. Photo courtesy of Lansdowne Resort

Lansdowne Resort–just 30 miles outside DC–features a luxurious spa, top-notch golfing, tennis, pickleball, pools, and more, making it the perfect destination for a moms’ getaway, a girls’ weekend, a Mother’s Day retreat, or even a relaxing family vacation.

If you’re dreaming about a break from homework help and the school drop-off line, call off the Google search and consider a stay at Lansdowne Resort. The 500-acre, AAA Four-Diamond, award-winning paradise along the Potomac provided a much-needed and glorious retreat for me and one of my closest friends, so I’ve pulled together everything you need to know to plan your own girls' getaway or family vacation at Lansdowne.

From Six Flags' The Flash to Legoland's Minifigure Skyflyer Here Are the Top Attractions Coming to Theme Parks near You

Take to the skies on Legoland New York's new Minifigure Skyflyer. Rendering courtesy of the resort

Each year, amusement park goers line up by the thousands to get their fix of adrenaline-pumping roller coasters, dizzying spinners, and fast water slides. It's always fun to ride old faves, but if your family is craving something brand new, you're in luck. From Six Flags Great Adventure rolling out a huge new coaster and a unique glamping resort to fun little kid attractions at Sesame Place, and sky gondolas at Legoland, we've found more than a dozen brand-new attractions to explore at nearby amusement parks during summer 2024.

Get a first look below and find more local theme park news in our Kid-Friendly Guide to Theme Parks and Water Parks.

How To Dye Easter Eggs With Food Coloring, Shaving Cream, or Dye Kits!

Rolling eggs in shaving cream and food dye produces gorgeous results.

Wondering how to dye Easter eggs this year? Sure you can get those magic dye tablets at the grocery store, but if you want to raise your Easter egg game to the next level, we can show you how to tie-dye, rice shake, whisk, and even shaving cream those Easter eggs.

If you're not a DIY person, we've also listed our favorite Easter egg dye kits that produce cool and creative results with very little effort.

"Dyeing" to put those colorful eggs to use in a neighborhood egg hunt? Find one near you on your local roundup of all the best Easter activities in your city. Plus, we've got tons more ideas for Easter fun and Easter crafts for kids in our Easter Activity Guide for Families.

How to Choose the Best Pediatric Dentist or Orthodontist in NYC in 2024

Upper East Smiles is a comprehensive dental practice in Manhattan that includes General Dentists, Periodontists and an Endodontist.

When searching for a good pediatric dentist or orthodontist in NYC, there are a number of factors to consider–from location to credentials to anxiety-reducing practices. We spoke to Dr. You-na Kim and Dr. Junginn Choi from Manhattan’s Upper East Smiles for guidance on choosing the best pediatric dental practice for your kids in 2024.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that infants see a dentist for their first checkup within six months of getting their first tooth or by age one. “A dental home should be established by the first birthday to help children and their families institute a lifetime of good oral health,” pediatric dentist Dr. You-na Kim explained to us.

But, where do parents begin to look for this “dental home” in a city full of dentistry practices? And how do you find the best fit for your family? After showing us around Upper East Smiles’ brand new pediatric office on East 78th Street and 2nd Avenue–just around the corner from its first Upper East Side location–we sat down with Dr. Kim and orthodontist Dr. Choi for some much-needed expert advice on what to look for in a pediatric or orthodontic dental practice in 2024.

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