30 Things to Do With Atlanta Babies Before They Turn One

Experience an adventure on the slides at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Photo courtesy of ABG

There are lots of things to do with Atlanta babies before they turn one, including those important moments...first bath, first smile, first teeth. (Put down those tissues...this is a fun list.) Grab the camera because we've come up with 30 fun, playful, and even educational activities to do with Atlanta babies before they turn one—a baby bucket list, if you will! Luckily, Atlanta is a great place to grow up with tons of outdoor spaces, family-friendly attractions, and plenty of FREE things to do.  

Best Family Road Trips From Washington, DC

Gorgeous beaches, fresh seafood, and plenty of history makes the Outer Banks a perfect summer destination from DC. Photo by Bill Kleb via Flickr

If you don't want to deal with the hassle of air travel for your next family vacation, there's no need to: There are are loads of great family road trips from DC that will entertain the entire crew. Whether you're looking for a beach retreat, a big-city adventure, an active outdoor vacation, or just a change of scenery, there are so many great places to visit within a five-hour drive from the DC area.

Here are 15 fun family road trips from DC, including some fun-filled places in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and North Carolina. Check out our Guide to Family Day Trips and Weekend Getaways From DC for even more great places to visit. And, our Ultimate Road Trip Guide for Families will ensure the trip runs smoothly.

Themed Restaurants on Long Island for Family-Friendly Dining

The ambiance is always a little spooky at the Witches Brew in West Hempstead. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

Family-friendly restaurants on Long Island are a great place to make unforgettable memories with kids, and many have fun themes or interactive experiences the whole family can enjoy together. From haunted hamburger houses to shipwreck diners to cotton candy desserts, we’ve rounded up the best themes and unique restaurant fun Long Island has to offer.

Check out our Family-Friendly Long Island Restaurant Guide for more kid-friendly spots to dine, including where kids eat free and more.

Mountain Creek Waterpark is Worth a Summer Visit with Rides, Slides, and More Family Fun

Mountain Creek's outdoor water park offers action-packed fun during the summer.

If visiting an outdoor water park is on your summer bucket list, Mountain Creek Waterpark in Vernon, NJ, is a great option for a day trip or an overnight.

On a recent summer Saturday, my family and I visited the park and had a blast, with plenty for my 9-year-old and 6-year-old to do separately and together. Here’s a closer look at how we spent the day, plus what to know as you plan your visit.

For even more theme park fun, check out our Guide to Theme Parks in the region.

15 Best California Family Vacation Ideas Kids Love

Enjoying Northern California. Photo by Shelby L. Bell via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

It’s no coincidence that California is also known as the Golden State. It has breathtaking scenery from the mountains to the desert and the coastline, and did we mention the mild climate? Plus it's dotted with exciting big cities and quaint small towns. The best part? No matter where you go, the kids will have a blast! These 15 California vacation ideas for families are perfect for those who want to create memories that'll last a lifetime.

Themed Restaurants in Houston for a Fun Night Out With Kids

Make dining out with kids more fun at one of Houston's themed restaurants. Photo courtesy of Rock N Roll Sushi

Themed restaurants in Houston turn dining out with kids into an exciting adventure. Keep those kids from getting bored while waiting for food with one of these unique and engaging themed restaurants in Houston. Whether your kids are into animals, sports, music, or something different, there's something on our list to spark every child's imagination.

Check out our Houston restaurant guide for more kid-friendly eating-out ideas. 

Bilingual and Language Immersion Preschools in Philly

These Philly preschools promote knowledge and language learning in one neat package.

Learning a language at a young age can help ensure that your child has dual language capabilities for a lifetime. While many schools may offer a language learning time, bilingual and language immersion schools take your child through the majority of their day in a non-English language. This helps the child understand not only hearing and speaking the language, but often, by extension, the culture related to that language.

To see more preschools in your area, visit our preschool directory, and find more great articles about choosing a preschool in our guide.

The Brookfield Zoo Has Plans to Take Your Zoo Experience to the Next Level

New Amphitheatre in the Wildlife Discovery Zone. Renderings credit Jones & Jones Architects and Landscape Architects and Booth Hansen.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago turned 90 earlier this month, but the animals have big plans for the next decade and beyond. The Brookfield Zoo master plan—the ambitious Next Century Plan, was unveiled on Tuesday, July 16, outlining a $500 million renovation and expansion plan that will take place in four phases over the next 15 years.

As a native Chicagoan who has been visiting Brookfield Zoo Chicago for more than three decades and taking my kids there for nine years, I'm so excited to see how the zoo will convert its historic grounds into a modern haven for wildlife and conservation!

If you plan to head to the Brookfield Zoo now, check out what's new and cool at Chicago's zoos for 2024. 

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