Looking for kid-friendly hikes in Chicago? Here are our favorite winter hikes near Chicago to do with kids.

Chicago's 2023 winter season has been mild enough to get kids outside to burn off energy. Our favorite winter hikes in Chicago are fun even in freezing temperatures, plus they're free entertainment. And the great thing about living in the City in a Garden is that you don't have to drive several hours to get to a natural area. 

We've rounded up 10 great places to take your kids for a winter hike near Chicago, no matter what the weather. With easy hikes of a mile or less, your kids can find animals (or their tracks), view amazing natural landscapes, see works of art, or learn more about the natural environment in the Midwest. We recommend wearing boots with good traction (or renting snowshoes if your kids are big enough and the snow is over three inches) and overestimating the time it will take to walk each path. Hiking with kids is more fun if you take it slow and easy. Bring your camera so you can remember your amazing journey.

Check out our Winter Fun Guide for more seasonal fun for Chicago kids. And if you lost a mitten and need to head indoors instead, check out our 21 Free Things To Do in Chicago On Cold and Rainy Days.

Looking for the best things to do in Dallas with kids? This city has tons of kid-friendly activities. Here are some of our favorites.

We discover something new each time we visit the huge city of Dallas. The museums and gardens are top-notch, the kid activities are plentiful, and because it's Texas, you'll find delicious barbecue and Tex-Mex on virtually every corner. To help you navigate the daunting number of things to do in Dallas, we've narrowed down our favorite places to go in Dallas with our kids.

For more Texas-sized fun, check out our plethora of things to do in Houston or our Weekend Getaway Guide. For more family travel ideas, check out our guide to kid-friendly things to do in cities across the country.

There are excellent coffee shops in NYC where you can grab a cup of joe and watch the world go by. When you have kids in tow, however, the list of the best coffee shops in NYC gets a bit shorter. With that in mind, we've rounded up 11 kid-friendly coffee shops in NYC where you'll find plenty of space, tasty non-caffeinated options, and kid-approved eats—all without sacrificing the quality of your coffee or the aesthetics of the space.

A couple of our picks are now local mini-chains but they all started with one great coffee shop location in NYC and grew from there. So grab a seat and enjoy a hot or cold-pressed beverage and a tasty snack–for you and your little ones—at one of these kid-friendly coffee shops in NYC. Find more kid-friendly places to nosh in our Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants in NYC.

Stone Mountain Park offers a unique combination of amusement park, outdoor destination, and historical landmark. Located in DeKalb County, about 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park welcomes Georgia visitors and residents alike with wonderful attractions, including Summit Skyride, a Swiss cable car, that quickly transports riders 825 feet in the air to the top of Stone Mountain itself. (Hikers can also get up the mountain the old-fashioned way by foot, too.) Whether families want to spend an extended period of time by camping in the park; a day of outdoor fun and attractions; or a few hours at a seasonal event, like Lunar New Year, Stone Mountain Park satisfies everyone's needs.

History buffs, outdoorsy folk, and families looking for a day of fun activities like mini golf, dinosaurs, and laser shows, all enjoy the amenities of Stone Mountain Park; those who truly love it don't even have to leave to sleep —the park houses an on-site campground, inn, and resort. Take a look at our trip through Stone Mountain Park and get ready to bring your own kids!

Why settle for average birthday parties for kids, when you can celebrate in a theme park?! From over-the-top milkshakes to luaus to character greetings, there are theme park celebrations to suit everyone’s taste. Bonus: When visiting Orlando theme parks, be sure to stop by Guest Relations to get a FREE birthday celebration button! This way cast members, and possibly park guests, can wish your child “Happy Birthday” all day long.

Take a look at our top 10 places to celebrate birthday parties for kids at Orlando area theme parks. And get more ideas about how to throw an awesome birthday party in our Orlando Birthday Party Guide now!

Los Angeles restaurants where kids can play while parents eat do exist. You might think dining out with kids is nearly impossible, but a few spots in Los Angeles make the whole experience a piece of cake. We’re not talking about pizza parlors or bagel shops (though we love those, too), but mouth-watering restaurants and hip cafes where parents can get delectable food while kids can go a bit wild. Whether enjoying a play area, a babbling brook, or old-school games, it’s a win for everyone (especially for the parents) at these very family-friendly eateries. 

Looking for more kid-friendly dining experiences in Los Angeles? These are the best coffee shops to bring kids to and gorgeous restaurants with outdoor dining not to miss. There's even more in our restaurant guide for Los Angeles and Orange County families. 

Outdoor dining in Philly continues in the winter, with lots of unique options for families looking to dine al fresco.

For a couple years now, restaurants in Philadelphia have provided new dining options due to changing habits, with many eateries adapting to make dining outdoors a possibility during even cold winter months. Igloos and greenhouses offer private little forts for just for your party, while heated patios provide fresh air and often allow more space for kids who like to spread out when dining out.

Read on for some of Philly's best outdoor dining experiences for colder months. For more dining destinations that welcome the kiddos, visit our Philadelphia Restaurant Guide for Families, including our favorite warm-weather outdoor restaurants for that other time of year. Bon appétit!

NYC is notoriously expensive, but there are plenty of cheap things to do if you know where to look. We've done the legwork to bring you our best NYC money-saving tips, including how to save on everything from museum outings to Broadway tickets, kid gear, and where to score the best cheap eats.

Whether you're a local or a tourist visiting the Big Apple, here are our top tips for cheap things to do in NYC. If that's not enough, we've got an entire list of 100 FREE things to do in NYC with kids, and our Guide to Free, Fun Things To Do in NYC contains more parent-tested tips, tricks, and outings. While there's no doubt New York is an expensive place, there are also lots of free and cheap activities if you know where to look, and that's where this list of 42 cheap things to do in NYC comes in.