Outdoor restaurants in NJ give you a chance to relax and linger over a summer meal with children. Restless kids are free to stretch their legs, explore, and watch the world go by. These outdoor restaurants in New Jersey have options ranging from waterfront decks and sandy patios to tree-shaded courtyards and grassy gardens.

Read on for our top picks for kid-friendly outdoor dining, and don't miss our round-up of NJ themed restaurants with interactive dining with interactive dining or our rundown of places where kids eat free. You can find tons of other great things to do in the Garden State this season in our Summer Fun Guide.

Coney Island is a prime summer day trip destination, but if you linger too long, you're going to need a list of family-friendly Coney Island restaurants to refuel at. Whether you're exploring Coney Island or Brighton Beach with kids for their subway-accessible beaches, amusement park rides, a visit to the New York Aquarium, or just to enjoy the ocean breeze, you'll likely need to stop to eat at some point. That's where these family-friendly restaurants in Coney Island and Brighton Beach come in handy.

You're sure to find plenty of casual family-friendly restaurants serving kid-pleasers such as pizza, hot dogs, burgers, and shakes along the Coney Island boardwalk. Thanks to its large Russian population, Brighton Beach restaurants are family-friendly, too, but in a different way. There are many upscale spots where kids can try new-to-them foods; or, if they're picky, fried potatoes and bread. Read on for our top picks for family-friendly restaurants in these neighboring waterfront communities, and find more great NYC eats in our Family-Friendly Restaurant Guide.

Boston takes pride in its culture, from the sophistication of world-class museums to the roaring crowd of beloved sports venues. And the music scene is a vital part of this vibrant city. Summer brings some of the best outdoor music festivals for families to Boston. These shows feature a diversity of genres and styles, but they all get you moving and shaking in a fun, community-driven atmosphere. So read on for our guide to free Boston summer concerts and the best outdoor music festivals for families.

South Florida is a hot spot for families—and everyone else. When visiting the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area, picking a great hotel for kids can make or break the entire vacation, so we have compiled a list of the top 12 most amazing family-friendly hotels in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. These wonderful spots to stay are all approved by local moms, and perfect to enjoy your next South Florida family vacation or staycation.

While you're in town, choose something fun to do with kids using our South Florida Weekend Planner, or our family events calendar!

Looking for San Francisco restaurants where kids can play and roam freely while you sit down for an actually edible meal? Despite the city’s predominantly adult-centered foodie scene, there’s a great selection of unique and interesting places to eat that welcomes everyone from toddlers to teens with tasty menus, attention-absorbing decor, and outdoor open spaces—all without sacrificing your taste buds.

Whether you are a tourist or a life-long local, you can relax and inhale the last few bites of your tasty truffle fries in peace at one of these family-friendly San Francisco restaurants.

If you haven't taken the family to Knott’s Berry Farm yet, you are in for an only-in-SoCal treat. Located in Buena Park, this 160-acre theme park has roller coasters for thrill-seeking teens but also little rides for tiny tots. Not only that, Knott’s Berry Farm is also a great place to walk around, play games, eat some truly delicious food, and enjoy a trip to historic or cultural-themed lands. From scream your lungs out drops to palling around with Snoopy, the whole family will love a day at Knott’s Berry Farm. Read on for tips on how to get the most out of your visit.

For more inside tips and tricks to enjoying all the best theme parks in SoCal (including how to get discounted tickets to all the amusement parks!), check out our guides to Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, Legoland California, and more in our SoCal Theme Park and Water Park Guide.

The season is here to visit blueberry-picking farms! Featuring varieties of the native rabbiteye blueberry, most Atlanta farms open for the season from early June and end near late July. Now’s the time to gather your family (with hats, sunscreen, and closed-toe shoes) and head to one of these u-pick blueberry farms in the area. These pick-your-own berries are delicious in baked goods, topped on cereal, or on their own as a tasty treat.

If the packing list alone doesn’t get you, shipping all those trunks, duffle bags and boxes off to summer camp surely will!

But gone are the days of cramming suitcases (and fans, and loose toiletries, and last-minute purchases) into your car or dealing with ever-increasing overweight bag fees and lost luggage hassles at the airport. Ship Camps is the affordable service that helps families seamlessly ship luggage and boxes to sleepaway camps across the globe–and we might be in love.

Ship Camps launched in 2021 and parents have been singing its praises ever since. With campers often needing a ton of gear and sometimes traveling to far off destinations–or even overseas–the reliable service removes the headache of lugging everything yourself and lets you purchase some peace of mind at a very affordable upfront price.

Read on for answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about camp shipping with Ship Camps.