Hotel pools can elevate any family vacation, particularly when they are full of standout features, like a stunning view or thrilling water slide. As you plan your summer travels, curb the are-we-there-yet chants with the promise of a dip in one of these ultra-cool hotel pools.

We’ve rounded up 18 family-friendly hotels in New York state with fun hotel pools ready to welcome visitors. Whether you’re planning an urban vacation, a trip to Long Island's East End, or a weekend of Hudson Valley explorations, we’ve got a pick for you.

Check out these iconic things to do in Houston with kids—including attractions, events, activities, museums, and more—that every native Houstonian really must experience!

If you're a parent in Houston, you are bound to find fun activities to do with your kids of all ages anywhere in town. Whether you're a new or veteran parent, you know time flies by - kids grow up way too fast. We want to make sure you don’t miss out on the most awesome, family-friendly activities around town. With warm weather basically all year around, Houston is the ideal place to enjoy wonderful parks and playgrounds, incredible museums, and fun play spaces. Whether you're a local or a visitor to Htown, we hope you can use this list to make some great new memories with your kids.

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Check out the ultimate things to do in Orlando with kids — including attractions, fun events, beaches & lakes, museums, famed landmarks, and much more!

We’ve rounded up a list of 100 things to do in Orlando with kids beyond the theme parks. From hiking to museums to themed dinners, these fun spots offer a variety of family entertainment and must-do activities for kids in Orlando. Get ready to forego the theme park ticket and experience the real Orlando!

For local events occurring during your Central Florida vacation, visit our Orlando event calendar.  Looking for a place to stay? Check out our list of the best Orlando hotels for families.

Check out these amazing things to do in DC with kids—including attractions, events, activities, museums, and more—that every DC family really must experience!

The days are long but the years are short when it comes to raising kids. And with so many things to do in DC and nearby with kids, it can be hard for families to decide exactly how to spend their time in and around the nation's capital.

To help you make the most of your precious family time, we've compiled a list of the top 100 things to do in DC with kids before they grow up. In a city bursting with museums, parks and playgrounds, play spaces, and more, you'll certainly never get bored. Get out, explore, and see just how many activities you can cross off our fun list before childhood whizzes by.

Check out these iconic things to do in Chicago with kids—including attractions, events, activities, museums, and more—that every native Chicagoan really must experience!

One childhood doesn't seem like enough time to fit in all the great things to do in Chicago—though who could blame you for trying? Whether it's racing with your toddler through the sprinklers at Mary Bartelme Park, wowing your preschooler at the Field Museum, gliding with your grade-schooler on the skating ribbon at Maggie Daley Park, or taking in engineering marvels with your tween at the Chicago Architecture Center, take advantage of everything this beautiful city has to offer kids of all ages.

Whether you're a local or a visitor to the Windy City, we hope you can use this list to make some great new memories with your kids. Now I'm off to scarf some Chicago-style hot dogs at Portillo's.

Check out these iconic things to do in Los Angeles with kids—including attractions, events, activities, museums, and more—that every native Angeleno really must experience!

Kids. We can't stop them from growing up so fast, but we can try not to miss any of the best, most memorable things to do in their hometown. Los Angeles is the best city in the country for raising kids, and that means there are so many things to do before little chickens spring the coop. 

Being phenomenal LA parents, you've certainly already done several of these; but which of these 100 not-to-be-missed, family-fun outings have you not yet done? There's always this weekend!

Check out the ultimate things to do in Atlanta with kids — including attractions, activities, fun events, museums, famed landmarks, and much more!

Atlanta offers kids a chance to see giant pandas, zipline through trees, pick peaches, and walk through a shark tunnel! This Southern mecca is home to Coca-Cola, Atlanta Braves, and down-home hospitality, while offering so many kid-friendly activities and fun events. Families have plenty to do for a weekend, a week, or even longer.

Check out our list of 100 fun things to do in Atlanta with kids before they grow up to find the best museums, indoor play places, festivals, and amusement parks in the area!

Looking for fun stuff to do in Atlanta this coming weekend? We've got great weekend events here!

Sunflower picking season is almost upon us! There's something magical about frolicking in a sea of sunflowers on a summer day that delights children of all ages and adults. From August and into September, there are countless sunflower farms and sunflower field activities in the Philadelphia area to choose from, including picking your own flowers, taking professional photos, or making your way through a sunflower maze. Read on to learn about the best sunflower farms near Philly for the whole family to enjoy. 

If you're looking for more pick-your-own activities, check out our Guide to Farm and U-Pick Fun. For more summer fun, don't miss our Summer Activity Guide.