Horseback riding lessons on Long Island offer kids a unique way to learn an exciting lifelong skill, gain confidence, and have a lot of fun. From pony rides for little ones to weekly lessons and trail rides for older kids, Long Island stables and equestrian centers have various options for beginners to advanced riders. 

Animal-loving kids will have a chance to bond with a beautiful horse or pony and learn how to care for and communicate with their new friends. Kids should dress appropriately for riding lessons. Boots are preferred, and some stables provide helmets at the lessons, while others require you to bring your own.

Read on for our list of the best stables and equestrian centers across Long Island for horseback riding lessons kids will love. For more active adventures, check out our guide to Long Island Family Fun.

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Planning a family vacation to Europe? Glasgow, Scotland is the perfect place to visit with kids. The Scottish city is one of the world's friendliest destinations and boasts stunning architecture, gorgeous gardens, and plenty of family-friendly activities. From playgrounds and pub lunches to museums and mural trails, there are so many things to do in Glasgow, Scotland.

Here are nearly 50 things to do in Glasgow, Scotland with kids, including the best family-friendly Glasgow hotels and restaurants. Bookmark our European Travel Guide for Families, for more fun cities to visit in Europe, including Paris and Rome.

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A pony ride and a pumpkin patch make for the perfect fall trip.

Halloween is almost here, and there are great Atlanta ghost tours awaiting brave souls...alive and dead! Blending historical facts with hair-raising ghost stories, Georgia ghost tours allow families to explore prominent landmarks after the sun sets. If your Halloween calendar is already booked, many of these ghost tours occur year-round!

We’ve rounded up the best ghost tours around Georgia, including Atlanta, Macon, and Savannah (ranked as one of the most haunted U.S. cities!). While some ghost tours welcome kids of all ages, it may be best to leave toddlers and preschoolers at home due to tour length, required walking, limited restrooms, and spook factor. Purchase tickets now as many tours sell out close to Halloween.