Visit the New Balloon Museum Atlanta for Fun, Floating Art

Visit the beautiful Wonderland that is Atlanta's Balloon Museum, open through April 14, 2024. Photo by Melanie Preis

Balloon Museum Atlanta is a fun, funky adventure into the wonderful world of inflatable art. Atlanta kids and families will LOVE exploring exhibits (many of which are interactive) that showcase amazing works of art through the coolest medium: balloons! My family was thoroughly impressed by the ingenuity, creativity, and beauty of these amazing works of art (and who doesn't love a ball pit?!). Go inside the new Balloon Museum: Let's Fly at Pullman Yards in Atlanta now!

Exploring Philadelphia's Chinatown with Kids: Best Family-Friendly Activities

Philadelphia's Chinatown is a bustling neighborhood brimming with cultural wonders waiting to be explored by families. From savory dim sum to captivating cultural experiences, Chinatown offers family-friendly activities that will delight both kids and adults alike.

Looking for more kid-friendly fun around Philly? Check out our round up of 100 Things To Do With Philly Kids Before They Grow Up, or if you're on a budget, try our guide to 100 Free Fun Things To Do.

17 Best Family-Friendly Hotels and Camping near Florida's Natural Springs

Swim and paddle with adorable manatees during your stay at the aptly-named Manatee Cove Apartment. Photo courtesy of VRBO

Take your time to explore Florida's natural springs by staying at nearby hotels or campgrounds. From Rock Springs at Kelly Park to Weeki Wachee Springs, these crystal-clear swimming holes and natural springs provide a refreshing escape. Whether you like hotels, camping, or vacation rentals, this visitor's guide to natural springs in Florida will help you find the perfect accommodation for a memorable getaway to enjoy Central Florida's swimming springs.

25 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Houston: Where Kids Can Play While Parents Eat

Families enjoying a night out. Photo courtesy of Paradigm Brewing in Tomball

Good news, parents! With tons of kid-friendly restaurants in Houston, relaxing on the patio with quality food and drinks doesn't have to be just a fond memory. That's right, you don't have to spend evenings at Chick-fil-A when you've got our list of 25 awesome kid-friendly Houston restaurants with play spaces for kids.

It's like these restaurants knew parents needed a space to unwind a bit with the kids in tow, and they deliver with patios that open up to enclosed playgrounds, sand pits (ok, this one is a catch-22 because, well, sand), and toys. For more ideas on where to eat around the city, visit our Houston Restaurant Guide for families.

Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants and More Places to Eat Near the National Mall in Washington, DC

There are several great places to eat with kids near the National Mall. Photo courtesy of Carmine's

When people think of Washington, DC, the National Mall and Memorial Parks are typically the first place that comes to mind. Home to over 100 monuments and memorials, it tops our list of the best tourist attractions in DC. But finding good, kid-friendly food near the National Mall can be a real challenge—one you really don't need when you and your kids are hungry and tired from a long day of walking.

To help you fill your families' tummies fast, here are our favorite kid-friendly restaurants and other places to eat near the National Mall. From sit-down eateries to food trucks to museum cafes, all of these spots are within walking distance of the Mall.

For even more great places to eat with kids in our nation's capital, check out our Kid-Friendly DC Restaurants Guide.

Visiting the Westchester Children's Museum in Rye: New and Ongoing Exhibits

Explore what makes things fly with the Westchester Children's Museum's Wind Tunnel Design Challenge. Photo courtesy of the museum

The Westchester Children’s Museum in Rye is a go-to spot for area families looking for a fun day out with the kids. And now there’s even more to love: The STEAM-centric museum recently introduced 14 new exhibits to its 20,000-square-foot space—so there’s plenty to keep everyone from toddlers to elementary-schoolers busy and happy.

We took a tour of the updated space to get the scoop on what’s still in play, what’s been added, and what’s on tap.

For even more great kid-friendly activities, check out our guide to area museums and galleries, or sign up for our newsletters.

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