Our shortlist of fun attractions for kids in the Houston area.

Detroit, Michigan is home to world-class museums, quirky art and attractions, a free aquarium, and a fun professional sports scene. We were surprised to find out just how much Detroit has to offer for families traveling in the Midwest. The Motor City took a hard hit during the recession, but it is full of enduring history, and many of its attractions have been renovated and restored to their original 1920s glory.

My family visited Detroit as a stopover between Chicago and Toronto, but there's easily enough to do there to fill a four-day trip. Here are our 22 favorite things to do in Detroit, Michigan with kids, from where to find the best Detroit style pizza to kid-friendly Detroit hotels.

See our Midwest Family Vacation Guide for more fun midwestern cities to visit with kids, like Columbus, Ohio and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Get your baseball and softball stars out to the best batting cages around Boston!

Find the best CT roller skating rinks for family fun!

Our top recommendations for family-friendly road trips across Texas.

Orlando tours offer an exciting and educational way to discover more about the city and the Sunshine State —whether you're an Orlando native, long-time resident, or a first-time visitor. From exciting airboat and helicopter rides to tasty foodie tours and spooky ghost tours, there's something for everyone, especially families with kids. We've put together a list of the coolest kid-friendly ways to tour Orlando Central Florida, offering unique experiences that will create lasting memories.

Sure, tourists might know Chicago tours are one of the best ways to appreciate the city's rich history, amazing architecture, indulgent foods, and attractive art. But, when was the last time you took one with the kids? Even if you've lived here your entire life, there's always something new to learn.

While architecture river cruises are the bread and butter of Chicago tourism, the Windy City has lots more to offer. Check out a Chicago food tour, a ghost tour, an art tour, or even a tour with fun forms of transportation to liven up your experience. Here are a few of the best Chicago tours to take with the kids! 

For more fun in Chicago with kids, check out the best museums for kids in Chicago, 100 things to do with kids in Chicago before they grow up, and 100 free things to do in Chicago with kids. 

These days we can shop for anything we want or need, any time of day, at the touch of a screen. Often, it feels like too much effort to bother going to a physical store, especially with kids in tow. But when you’re looking for a unique item or searching for a special gift, nothing beats a locally owned shop with friendly, passionate, knowledgeable staff who can help you find what you're looking for.

Fortunately, families in the DC area have a wealth of wonderful independent stores and boutiques to choose from, whether shopping for toys, books, or children’s clothing. Some of them even offer family entertainment like storytimes, game nights, and more.

Here are 21 of the coolest toy stores, bookstores, gift shops, and more for kids in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia where you can find awesome stuff and support local businesses. For more great shops for kids, check out our lists of the best baby stores in DC and Black-owned businesses near DC.