If you're looking for a tropical family vacation that balances relaxation and adventure—and requires no passport—Puerto Rico is the perfect location. Check out our five-day itinerary for visiting Puerto Rico with kids and you'll see why! But of course, no family vacation is great without finding an awesome place to stay.

Here are 10 great hotels in Puerto Rico for families, including resorts near the lush El Yunque National Forest, hotels in San Juan, and more. All of these hotels in Puerto Rico feature kid-friendly amenities like stunning pools, gorgeous beaches, kids' clubs, nature activities, and more.

Looking for more great places to stay with kids in the US and abroad? Check out our Guide to Family-Friendly Resorts and Hotels.

When you visit Luna Park or Deno's Wonder Wheel at Brooklyn's Coney Island, you're seeing a piece of living history. The world-famous and innovative amusement parks have been around since the late 1800s, and luckily, there's a place that celebrates the lengthy history of the area: The Coney Island Museum.

This local hidden gem is a loving homage dedicated to the area's rich history, old attractions and artifacts, and their impact on the culture of entertainment—many locals have no idea the museum even exists. Here's why this NYC hidden gem is worth visiting next time you find yourself in this shore front enclave.

Find big scares across New England for bigger kids in 2025!

As a Philadelphia mom who absolutely loves Halloween but can’t handle the scary stuff, I was so excited to check out Halloween House in Deptford—and it did not disappoint! This is a fun, family-friendly Halloween experience that’s spooky but not scary, making it one of the best Halloween events for families in the Philadelphia and South Jersey area.

Looking for a more frightful experience? Check out our list of haunted experiences in the Philadelphia area or check out our Halloween Fun Guide for even more treats this season! 

Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Farm isn't your average parking lot pumpkin patch. Rather, it's the epitome of all things fall, and it's the perfect place to celebrate autumn, Halloween, and of course, pumpkins. When we visited, my husband kept commenting on how giddy I was. I couldn't help it—Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Farm was everything I love about October all rolled into one, big, pumpkin-y package. And this year, the patch is celebrating its 45th anniversary by hosting a season that is bigger and better than ever before. 

Halloween in NYC is just as much fun for teens as it is for little ones. While teens may no longer go trick-or-treating, they still want to hit the streets and celebrate with their friends. Many of our favorite kid-friendly Halloween activities don't appeal to teens, but that doesn't mean there aren't Halloween activities and events in NYC for teens.

We've rounded up the best Halloween events in New York City for teens to help them plan their spooky night. From Halloween-related performances to the world-famous Village Halloween Parade and blood-curdling haunted houses, teens have a lot of options when it comes to Halloween in New York City.

Read on for our teen-approved picks for a ghoulish Halloween in NYC. To give your teens more ideas on how to spend a night out in NYC, check out our recent piece on the best after-dark teen activities in NYC and our entire NYC Teens Guide to Fun Things To Do.

There are so many fun things to do in Minneapolis and St. Paul, making the Twin Cities the perfect midwestern family getaway. From the famous Mall of America (there's an indoor amusement park!) to thousands (seriously, thousands) of lakes to explore, you're guaranteed to find kid activities to entertain everyone in your family.

Seasons are for real in Minneapolis and St. Paul, leading to glorious landscapes in the fall and spring, when families flock to the area's outdoor offerings. And when the "Mini Apple" becomes a frozen tundra (in, say, January and February), there are plenty of fun things to do in Minneapolis indoors, as well as those lakes to skate on in the open air. 

The Twin Cities offer the best of both worlds, where big-city energy meets scenic landscapes and nature. Families chasing outdoor excursions can kayak on the Mississippi and bike on miles of winding trails, while those craving culture can take their pick of world-class museums and restaurants. And they don't call it "Minnesota nice" for nothing—you won't find a warmer population of people, despite those wintertime subzero temps! 

Plan your midwestern getaway with our list of things to do in Minneapolis and St. Paul with kids. For more family vacation ideas in this part of the US, check out our Midwest Family Travel Guide.

St. Kitts may only be a 69-square-mile island in the Caribbean, but it packs in a ton of family fun. I know this firsthand: I recently visited St. Kitts with my teenage son, and we did more in three days than we have ever done on other Caribbean vacations. St. Kitts is an ideal destination for travelers of all ages, offering a mix of outdoor adventure (hello, zip-lining through the rainforest!), picturesque beaches, and kid-approved food. 

On our trip, we primarily stuck to St. Kitts, with a quick hop over to its smaller, just-as-beautiful sister island, Nevis.  Read on to see our three-day itinerary for St. Kitts with kids, including my picks for the best family-friendly St. Kitts hotels and restaurants. Now you don't have to plan your vacation or worry about anything, as I tried it all out and have some great tips.

Want more ideas for your next family vacation in St. Kitts? Check out our list of 21 Things to do in St. Kitts with Kids. Our Caribbean Family Travel Guide has even more ideas for tropical adventures.