Winter is prime seal-watching season on Long Island, which makes it an exciting time for nature lovers. We're lucky enough to live in a place where we can catch glimpses of cute and friendly harbor and gray seals. 

So, bundle up, grab your binoculars and embark on an outdoor adventure: We've rounded up the best places to spot seals on Long Island.

While you're at it, bookmark our Winter Fun Guide for more seasonal entertainment ideas, or check out our Outdoor Activities Guide for Families on Long Island for more al fresco adventures.

Looking for the best coffee shops in Chicago that are also kid-friendly? These Chicago coffee shops have kid-friendly environments AND caffeine.

Some days you just want to treat yourself to a nice cup of coffee out of the house, or stop to rest with a beverage during a busy afternoon with family activities. Before you look to convenient chain drive-thru locations to power you through, read on.

You don't have to stop going to cool local coffee shops just because you have kids! And with the right coffee shop kid-friendly entertainment, you might even get to drink your coffee while it's still hot. The city and suburban coffee shops below are all kid-friendly and great for getting some much-needed caffeine. Some are indoor play areas with attached cafés, and others are award-winning coffee shops that happen to have kid-friendly environments.

Check out our recommendations here for indoor play spaces for kids and 50 awesome things to do indoors in Chicago with kids.

Looking for the best coffee shops in Houston that welcome kids? We've got a list of kid-friendly coffee shops that have things for kids to do while you sip coffee.

Our kids bring us two feelings equally - great joy and great exhaustion! Whether you’re tired from getting up at night or worn out with running around the park – or both – a caffeine pick-me-up might be just what you need. Perhaps you want to meet up with other parents in a child-friendly space? Look through our choices and pick out a welcoming space with delicious coffee. We have so many fantastic coffee shops in Houston, but we've highlighted those that welcome your little ones with features like extra space, games, a patio, and kid’s menu options. We’ve combined our search for great coffee beans with a warm welcome for kiddos to draw up our list of the best coffee shops in Houston to bring your kids when you need caffeine. Our list includes choices for downtown and also surrounding neighborhoods.

Need more than a drink and looking for family-friendly restaurant options? Check out our extensive restaurant guide, including Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Houston: Where Kids Can Play While Parents Eat, Tex-Mex restaurants in Houston with Free Ice Cream, or 13 Kid-Friendly Barbecue Restaurants in Houston.

Ah, coffee. So comforting. So rejuvenating. So... difficult to sit and enjoy with kids around—at least in my experience! If you need more coffee in your life—and the chance to actually finish it—we've rounded up the best coffee shops in DC to visit with kids.

Want to meet up with friends and their kids for a play date? DC has a coffee shop for that. Want to enjoy a cup of java and a snack with your little one without having to worry about them being too loud or messy? There's a coffee shop for that, too. There are even coffee shops in the area with built-in entertainment for kids!

Here are 12 of the best coffee shops in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia to visit with kids. If you need some heartier fare, check out our Kid-Friendly DC Restaurants Guide for more places to enjoy a meal with little ones, including family-friendly DC vegan restaurants and restaurants near DC where kids can play.

Indoor playgrounds and play spaces are always an option to keep in the back of your mind when you need something entertaining for the kids. 

It's news to no one that the Bay Area has some of the best outdoor weather. It's perfect for little ones who need to burn some energy, soak up that Vitamin D, and be out in nature instead of in front of a screen. While that's usually easy to do 99% of the time, there are those days, as rare as they are, when the weather just isn't on the same page. With our recent rain party hitting us all this month, families are looking for things to do inside with kids. If you're getting those stir-crazy vibes from the mini-me's, we've rounded up the best indoor playgrounds to check out that are guaranteed to help burn off that pent-up energy. From trampolines to LEGO creations, these indoor playgrounds and play spaces are sure to be a hit on a rainy or hot day. 

Don't feel like leaving the house but still need to occupy the kids? Get them moving with these indoor exercises and activities, and scroll through to find tons of ideas when kids are bored. Plus, check out our at-home guide for families.   

A great coffee shop in Los Angeles is a wonderful respite where parents can get that much-needed daily caffeine fix. Unfortunately, it can be challenging for a parent with kids in tow to find a nice, relaxing place to grab a cup (or several cups) of coffee. Of course, this is Los Angeles; a place you can find just about anything. That means there's an abundance of coffee shops in Los Angeles that are great for kids. 

The best coffee shops in Los Angeles go the extra mile to provide entertainment for kids, comfortable seating and outdoor spaces, and kid-friendly fare so they can join in on recharging (even if they're skipping the caffeine). Here are some of our favorite kid-friendly coffee shops across the Southland. 

The best coffee shops in Atlanta provide life for overtired, under-energized parents. Let's be real —parenting is exhausting work, and sometimes caregivers need a caffeine fix to get through the day. Whether it’s from sleepless nights with baby or days schlepping kids all over the city, you deserve a caffeine pick-me-up. But what to do with the kiddos while you're enjoying a steamy mug? We've got you covered!

Don’t rely solely on drive-through spots for coffee when you have the kids in tow. Here's our curated list of the best coffee shops near Atlanta that are kid friendly, ranging from locations with fun, cozy rooms to cavernous spaces and expansive outdoor areas.

We found the best coffee shops in Philly that are welcoming to kids so you can get your caffeine fix with the littles in tow.

We've all been there—kids up early and needing to burn some energy before we've finished our first cup of coffee. Luckily, the Philadelphia region is home to coffee shops and other café spaces that brew up caffeinated beverages and offer delicious baked goods, while also making it easy, safe, and even fun for children to play and explore. We've rounded up some of our favorite kid-friendly coffee shops in and near Philly, where kids can chill while you caffeinate. 

For more dining destinations that welcome the kiddos, visit our Philadelphia Restaurant Guide for Families, featuring our favorite restaurants where kids can play and of course our essential cheesesteak roundup.