Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, Branson, Missouri, is a charming destination for a family vacation. It's filled with natural beauty and wonders and is home to world-class entertainment that makes for a fun-filled getaway. Whether you want to go spelunking, set sail on a showboat, or explore the old-timey fun at Silver Dollar City, there are so many fun, family-friendly things to do in Branson, MO.

Here are our top picks for things to do in Branson, MO with kids. Find more fun midwestern cities to explore, including Columbus, Ohio and Fargo, North Dakota, in our Midwest Family Travel Guide.

Pick your own fresh fruit at these Houston-area farms.

Visit these Boston area farms and petting zoos for animal encounters and family fun .

Whether you’re looking for adorable baby farm animals or even fully grown exotic animals, petting zoos near Chicago are your answer. From the city to the suburbs and southern Wisconsin, we’ve rounded up some of the best animal encounters, local farms, and petting zoos near Chicago. A few are even open for year-round fun!

For more animal and farm fun check out our list of the Best Zoos and Aquariums in Chicago for Kids and our picks for the Best Farms with Family Entertainment.

Explore Connecticut restaurants where kids can play, roam, or be entertained while you eat.

Strawberry picking means those sweet local berries will taste even better when you pick them yourself. There are several farms with strawberry picking near Los Angeles where families can play farmer for a few hours and come home with a basket overflowing with berries. The first ripe berry in Southern California tends to be a strawberry, and its harvest tends to be accompanied by popular annual festivals. 

Discover our favorite farms for strawberry picking, all on an easy day trip from LA. For more pick-your-own fun, here are places to go cherry picking with kids, beautiful sunflower fields for picking your own flowers, and our Pick Your Own Guide for the Best Farms Near Los Angeles. 

Orlando and Central Florida residents are lucky to live among diverse wildlife and greenery. Explore these lush areas with a drive-thru safari from your car! Families can enjoy Orlando's wildlife regardless of weather or physical limitations. Wildlife drives offer safe ways to experience the outdoors.

Observe Orlando wildlife and even exotic animals from the convenience of your car. So, grab some snacks, load up the kids, and head out on one of these drive-thru safaris!

It's time for strawberry picking in Atlanta! The season for u-pick strawberries is upon us and usually lasts through June. We have plenty of strawberry farms within driving distance of Atlanta that not only offer u-pick and pre-picked strawberries, but also activities like petting zoos, jumping pillows, and train rides. Strawberries are also the theme of some of our favorite spring festivals like the popular Georgia Strawberry Festival in Reynolds.

Check out the best places for Atlanta strawberry picking—all you have to do is throw the kids in the car...strawberry-themed outfits encouraged!