Whether you grew up watching it, or you're just watching it with your kids now, Sesame Street is truly something special to share with little ones. Sesame Place, the theme park in beautiful Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is no different!

The amusement park and water park offers rides, slides, parades, shows, plenty of meet-and-greets with your favorite Sesame characters, including Elmo, Big Bird, and Abby Cadabby—and yes, a dose of nostalgia for us parents. Read on for our review and top tips for attending with toddlers and even bigger kids in tow. 

As you plan your summer getaways, don't forget to check out our guide to the best amusement and water parks across the country.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and moms everywhere are celebrating with a fabulous Mother's Day brunch. We already shared out top picks for Mother's Day brunch in northern New Jersey, but we know there are plenty of deserving moms elsewhere in the Garden State. Here, then, are 10 destinations for Mother's Day brunch on the Jersey Shore. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back vibe or you prefer something more upscale, the family-friendly Jersey Shore has plenty of delicious, family-friendly restaurants to choose from.

Check out one of these local favorites for a wonderful Mother's Day brunch on the Jersey Shore; no cooking or clean-up required. Then, relax, dip your toes in the sand, enjoy yourself, and have a very happy Mother’s Day!

Youth baseball is an iconic part of childhood for millions of American families, whether it’s Babe Ruth Leagues, PONY baseball, or Little League baseball. And there are plenty of good reasons for parents to get their kids into baseball or softball. For many of us, baseball gets children outside just as spring lands on our doorsteps. Kids learn to succeed as individuals and as part of a team. They get activity away from screens. And baseball and softball remain two of the safest sports in terms of injury according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Read on for tips, resources, and simple Little League baseball drills you can do at home with your little slugger. For more at-home exercises for kids, check out our push-up challenges for kids and our ultimate list of exercise games and indoor activities.

Great outdoor dining is a lovely way to savor these first sun-filled days of spring, and it makes the dog days of summer in the city tolerable, at least in my book. An hour sitting on a shady patio, sipping a cold drink, steels me for the rest of the week. Even as the pandemic eases, outdoor dining is still the safest way to go when you want to eat out.

Of course, eating out with kids is never as simple as that, so we’ve selected not just sublime outdoor dining spots but ones with enough room to roam. Hopefully, these family-friendly Manhattan restaurants with patios, backyards, and more outdoor dining setups, ranging from the Battery up to Inwood, make you forget you live in a yard-less New York City apartment.

Find more kid-friendly restaurant suggestions in our Guide to Kid-Friendly Restaurants in NYC.

The Pocono Mountains draw families to Pennsylvania from the Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic, and beyond for their picturesque landscapes and outstanding family resorts. Plus, there are so many things to do in the Poconos with kids all year long, from skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing in the winter to hiking, swimming, and boating in the summer. Many Poconos resorts boast zip lines, adventure ropes courses, and other outdoor activities for families, plus indoor fun for kids like arcades and bowling. And some Poconos family resorts, including the popular Camelback Resort and Kalahari Resort Poconos, even have indoor water parks offering hours of splashy, weatherproof fun.

We've rounded up eight of the top Poconos resorts for families, including Poconos all-inclusive resorts, so you can see which one best fits your next Poconos family vacation.

You want to grab a bite out with the kids and the local pizza joint isn't going to cut it—but asking your wiggly, tired kids to sit quietly in a nice restaurant is like lighting a firecracker and then hoping it won't explode. New York City's diverse selection of food halls is the perfect solution.

Despite their historic mall­-culture reputation, the model of a casual food hall with multiple food options is enjoying a bit of a renaissance, and not just in suburbia. Right here in NYC, food halls are gaining major foodie clout with excellent vendors, artisan marketplaces, and appealing perks (and sweet treats) for families with kids. It's the perfect eatery for families: There's a food option for everyone, minimal wait times, multiple bathrooms, and no one notices if your kid tantrums or drops half their meal on the floor.

Read on for 18 outstanding food halls in NYC offering top-notch eats, spacious seating, and lots to do in the surrounding neighborhoods, including Battery Park, Chelsea, Midtown, Dumbo, and more.

Check out our Guide to Family-Friendly NYC Restaurants for more dining in just about every neighborhood to satisfy every finicky palate.

If you want to sleep in the great outdoors, but not necessarily on the ground, consider glamping. This elevated form of camping provides hotel-style perks, plus the kitsch appeal of camping.

Think of glamping as an upgraded version of traditional camping, typically with a larger, canvas tent already set up, often with beds, mattresses, and other creature comforts like picnic tables and grills built into your campsite. Most of these destinations for glamping near New York City are open between May and October and can include everything from bathrooms with running water to hotel-quality linens, kitchens, electricity, and even air conditioning.

These glamping spots in New Jersey, upstate New York, and the Poconos are also packed with family-friendly extras, including pools, playgrounds, hayrides, mini golf, and we even found one glamping site that's home to a ropes course, on top of nature activities, like biking and fishing. Some even offer hotel-level features, like on-site restaurants. Read on for our full list of destinations to go glamping near New York City, and find more ideas for a family-friendly getaway in our Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways.