Meet the Animals at These 10 Great Miami and South Florida Petting Zoos and Animal Farms
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Kids can interact with the resident animals at these great animal farm and petting zoo destinations across South Florida.
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Kids can interact with the resident animals at these great animal farm and petting zoo destinations across South Florida.
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Madeline’s Play Cafe in Glen Cove, a recently-opened Parisian-themed cafe and indoor play space in Nassau County, offers kids enchanting recreation opportunities. The space includes a carousel, rock wall, ball pit, and slides.
The woman-owned play cafe is designed for interactive fun and learning the whole family can share. I've found that this charming play cafe near me is a memorable way to spend an afternoon with the kids.
Read on for everything you need to know about a visit to Madeline’s Play Cafe and find more top indoor play spaces in Nassau County and indoor fun spots in Suffolk County.
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When crafting a baby registry in NYC, take a breath before you let your suburb-dwelling sister sell you on that giant all-terrain stroller. Remember that creating a city-friendly baby registry is a whole other ballgame. With all the subway riding and small space living urban parents do, it's important to choose baby registry items made for the many hurdles (and perks) NYC throws your way.
Wondering where to start with your baby registry wish list? Here are 40 must-have baby registry items to get you and your little New Yorker through the first year.
Want more advice on making this whole new parent thing work? Take a look at our NYC Baby Guide.
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Did you know there are some small but very cool museums in Los Angeles for kids? We all know about the California Science Center and Natural History Museum in Exposition Park, the beloved Getty Museums in Mid-City and Malibu, and the Skirball Cultural Center with its classic Noah’s Ark Exhibit for kids. But, when you’ve exhausted all the icons—or if you are looking for something a little bit more casual, there are some pretty amazing “under the radar” museums hidden all over LA.
Read on to learn more about these hidden gems that are great for families with kids of all ages!
Looking for more museum-based fun? Check out this list of great children’s museums in LA and the OC, and this list of free admission days for LA museums.
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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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Explore all the family fun and things to do in Stamford, CT!
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Enjoy an island getaway close to Boston by visiting Nantucket!
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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.