In the urban jungle that is NYC, it can feel like nature is hard to come by. But in reality, parks, green spaces, and community gardens brighten up the city in every borough.

Families interested in gardening with kids in NYC are spoiled for choice if they know where to look! You can start small, by growing your own indoor herb or vegetable garden or turning your small backyard space into a haven for butterflies and pollinators.

Or, you can check out one of these excellent programs for gardening with kids in NYC. You might be surprised at just how many options there are. Find more ways to create a greener future in our Earth Kids Guide for Families.

Finding things to do with kids after dark in New York City can be a bit of a challenge. Some places may seem too rowdy or loud, and others may be too boring. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of kid-friendly nighttime spots the whole family can enjoy. Grab your calendar and clear your evenings, because the city that never sleeps offers plenty of fun things to do with kids after dark in NYC.

For more kid-approved outings at all hours, bookmark this list of the 100 things to do in NYC with kids before they grow up.

Ever wonder what it would be like to dig with an excavator, drive a real dump truck, or find out for yourself just how high a telehandler really goes?

Vegas, baby! While Las Vegas may not be at the top of everyone's list of family vacation spots, it's actually extremely kid-friendly. With amusement parks and arcades, interesting museums, dazzling live shows, aquariums and animal adventures, and so much more, Las Vegas is full of fun things to do with kids.

Many of these exciting activities are centered around the amazing themed resorts along the Las Vegas Strip. But there are also some great hotels off the Strip that give families more space, a break from the non-stop action, and some fun amenities of their own, like fantastic pools.

Here are our picks for the best kid-friendly hotels in Las Vegas. Use this list, as well as our roundup of 50 awesome things to do in Vegas with kids, to plan the perfect Vegas vacation for your family. You'll find more fun places to visit out west in our Western US Family Travel Guide.

Get outdoors with the kids for spring staycations and day trips from Boston!

These spring staycations and day trips let the whole family soak up springtime vibes.

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!

'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.