A jewel of an island located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Nantucket is only 14 miles long and 3.5 wide, with an extremely walkable (or bikeable!) downtown. This tiny size makes it hard to find great places to stay, especially with kids!

We’ve put together a list of the best Nantucket hotels, resorts, and even a couple of vacation home rentals that we think are just right for families. Each offers an array of amenities onsite, including luxurious swimming pools (one just for children), babysitting services and kids clubs, private beaches, and even a ride on a vintage fire truck.

Read on to discover the top resorts and hotels on this unique nautical paradise, and for kid-friendly activity ideas, check out Nantucket With Kids: Best Things To Do in Nantucket, MA and our
Guide to Cape Cod and the Islands with Kids.

When the mercury rises, so does the fun with these cool activities for a Boston heat wave!

We've got you covered with the coolest indoor and outdoor fun for a CT heat wave! 

Kids love boba tea —it's sweet to drink, fun to chew, and cool to try so many amazing flavors. Atlanta bubble tea offers a tasty way to cool off during the blistering months, with fun flavor combinations that kids and adults both love. We've rounded up some of our favorite Atlanta boba tea spots perfect for kids -- making the cut with family-friendly flavors; nearby kid attractions; and colorful, laid-back settings!

Kid-friendly breweries in Orlando offer the perfect setting for families to enjoy quality time together among a vibrant beer scene. From outdoor areas with games to menus catering to all ages, these Orlando breweries provide a welcoming atmosphere for parents to relax while kiddos stay entertained. Plus, visiting an Orlando brewery is a fantastic way to support local family businesses. Check out the top family-friendly breweries in the area!

As a kid, I was convinced that I could count the things to do in Naperville on one hand.  I was either wrong or a lot has changed in the last several decades because now that I have kids, I feel like I'm frequently shuttling my kids out to fun activities near Nana and Papa's house.

Beautiful parks are plentiful throughout Westchester and Lower Hudson Valley—and while picnicking, hiking, and gorgeous views are great, what kids tend to care about most are the playgrounds.

These seven fun spots are a step above your average local playground and all are worth the drive. All boast imaginative play structures, shade, and other amenities that add up to a day of fun for the whole family, so start planning your trip now.

For even more outdoor activities, check out our Summer Activity Guide for Westchester Kids.

Summer day trips from Long Island highlight the vast riches of the area, with fabulous destinations in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New York City, and upstate New York within striking distance.

The dozens of options we've rounded up below will make a welcome change of scene when you get tired of the same parks, playgrounds, and pools in your neighborhood. 

To keep tabs on what's happening back on Long Island, meanwhile, be sure to check out our Summer Fun Guide.