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If you think finding things to do with a baby in Chicago is too much to handle, think again. While the first year can be a wild ride filled with sleepless nights and seemingly endless diaper changes, it's also a time filled with family fun and exploration. If you live in Chicagoland, there’s no shortage of great things to do with babies. These outings help keep wee ones entertained—and parents sane.

If you haven't been able to explore the city as much as you would have hoped, now's the time to get out there. This list of activities is all outdoors and every item on this list is perfect for babies under one. From the zoos to the beaches, here’s our round-up of 20 things every Chicago baby should try before their first birthday. 

The Chesapeake Bay area is one of most beautiful places in the country for families to watch a sunset, splash at a beach, explore museums, and have fun outdoors. As the biggest estuary in the United States, the Chesapeake Bay boasts seemingly endless miles of coastline for nature lovers to enjoy.

I have vacationed in the Chesapeake Bay area my entire life and even lived there for several years. Now I have the joy of taking my own children back to enjoy it.

Read on for 10 great places to visit in the Chesapeake Bay region with kids. Then check out our Guide to Family Day Trips and Weekend Getaways for DC Kids for more great nearby areas to explore, like Williamsburg, VA and the Delaware beaches.

Planning a Florida camping trip this year? Several Florida campgrounds have additional amenities for kids of all ages to enjoy, from petting farms to water parks, and everything in between. We’ve rounded up seven Florida campgrounds chock full of fun features to keep the littles (and even the teens) happy! Florida camping weekend trips are great ways to enjoy the outdoors, bond with kids, and discover the uniqueness that Florida campgrounds offer.

For more ideas for camping beyond the state, see our list East Coast Beach Camping Sites from Florida to Maine.

When a summer day with no play dates, soccer practice, or camp presents itself, Philly parents love to hit the road and change the scenery. To make your mini getaway easier, we've rounded up some of our favorite summer day trip destinations, where you'll find everything from amusement parks to beaches.

To extend your daycation into a true vacation, check out our top ten weekend vacay ideas in PA, or browse our list of 20 family road trips under ten hours from Philly.

Toronto, Canada (the country's largest city) is an ideal vacation destination for families looking for an urban adventure. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, the city offers a perfect mix of outdoor activities, cultural attractions, world-class museums, and charming neighborhoods. With so much to see and do, there’s something for everyone in your family to enjoy.

My family visited Toronto last summer and had a blast. Here are the 25 best things to do in Toronto, Canada with kids, including iconic city landmarks, kid-friendly museums, sports venues, amusement parks, and family-friendly Toronto hotels.

For more great family vacation spots in Canada, check out our Canada Family Travel Guide, including the top things to do in Montreal with kids.

Strawberry picking season is one of our favorite milestones of the late spring and early summer. Picking your own strawberries makes the season even sweeter. As we move into the height of strawberry picking season, there are a slew of local farms for strawberry picking near NYC, and a visit makes for a great day trip.

Read on to discover more than a dozen strawberry picking farms all less than two hours away from Midtown Manhattan. We've also found a handful of strawberry festivals celebrating the season's bounty. You'll find even more pick-your-own fun in our Guide to Family-Friendly Farms near NYC.