The Hudson Valley is an easy weekend getaway for those in the New York City vicinity, especially from Westchester—and it boasts a variety of unique, family-friendly resorts and hotels, from an all-inclusive dude ranch to a lighthouse and even a working farm.

We've rounded up 15 family-friendly hotels for a range of budgets in Hudson Valley towns that are filled with history, charm, and natural beauty, including Hyde Park, New Paltz, Hudson, Saugerties, and Rhinebeck.

Read on for our picks, and find more family-friendly getaways in our Local Kids' Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways.

Take a swing at family fun with indoor golf in Boston!

There are lots of Orlando toddler playgrounds and Orlando tot lots geared toward youngsters, and we've searched to find the best ones in Central Florida. Most Orlando playgrounds for young children are shaded, which is a lifesaver during Florida summers! These sweet playgrounds make for a great morning or afternoon of fun, especially when parents can relax and socialize with each other knowing these outdoor spaces are great for wobbly little ones. Read on for our favorite toddler playgrounds!

Atlanta schools may be ending soon, but before you know it, another school year will be upon us. Whether you live ITP, OTP, or somewhere way far out, we've tried to make planning for Atlanta school easier by letting you know the year start and end dates. Atlanta Public Schools (APS) starts back Monday, August 1, 2025 and many additional Atlanta schools start around then, (some even in July!). Read below to get the details on start and end dates, as well as dates about December break, winter break, spring break, and more Atlanta school calendar details. In addition, the Atlanta school links below will help you start planning for family vacations!

Get a taste of New York at these CT eateries in Fairfield County!

Nestled between the edge of the North Woods and the banks of the Harlem Meer, Central Park's largest project to date—save for the park’s construction in the mid-19th century—makes its public debut this week. The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer delivers a transformative new destination on the northern edge, with all-season recreation, bold design choices, and a remarkable integration into the landscape of this oft-forgotten about corner of the park. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the project in advance of its big opening celebration on Saturday, April 26.

A capstone project of the revitalization of northern Central Park, the Davis Center replaces the old Lasker Rink. It has been 7 1/2 years in the making and comes with a whopping $160 million price tag.

Congrats! You just had a baby! Enter motherhood overwhelm and cue the anxious Google searches. Somewhere in your scrolling you’ll likely come across “get your pink back” as a way to reclaim your identity as a mom. Get your what back?

Full disclosure: I cringed as a postpartum mom the first time I heard “get your pink back." Why’s it gotta be pink? Because we’re moms? Haven’t we evolved past thinking pink is for girls? Turns out that’s not why at all. It’s actually science…as in flamingos. 

Read on for ideas on how to revive that pink (or whatever color you want it to be) and reclaim your identity as a mom. And, when you’re ready, browse our Baby and Maternity Guide for everything from the top baby-led weaning foods to common types of parenting styles.