Best Nashville Hotels and Resorts for Families

Nshville Gaylord Familes can enjoy the Groovin' Lagoon at Soundwaves at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Photo by Tammy Henry for the resort

Nashville, Tennessee, otherwise known as Music City, is the home of country music and Taylor Swift. It is also full of kid-friendly activities like interesting museums, outdoor adventures, great shopping and dining, and—of course—plenty of live music.

Read on for our list of the best Nashville hotels and resorts for families. Whether you are looking for a hotel with a water park, free breakfast, spacious suites, or a location in the heart of the action, we’ve got you covered with these great Nashville hotels.

Be sure to also check out our list of the 60 best things to do in Nashville, TN with kids. And, our Southern States Vacation Guide includes even more fun cities to visit in the South.

Prospect Park Zoo Reopening Brings Wild Excitement to Beloved Brooklyn Spot

Greet the baboons, see the sea lions, and enjoy all the fun at the beloved Prospect Park Zoo, which reopened to guests after an 8-month closure.

Good news for Brooklyn families: The Prospect Park Zoo is open for the first time in eight months, and it’s hard to tell who’s more excited—the visitors or the animals.

From the baboon habitat to the emu enclosure, furry and feathered faces spent Memorial Day weekend peeking out at guests for the first time since September 29, 2023, when severe flooding left the beloved zoo—one of our favorite zoos in NYC—underwater, wiping out its electrical systems. No animals were harmed, but the zoo was closed to visitors while repairs were made.

My daughter and I joined the caravan of strollers rolling toward the entrance upon its reopening last weekend. Here's what you can expect during your next visit to the Prospect Park Zoo.

25 Brain-Boosting Baby Games and Activities

Black-and-white toys and books, like this Thremhoo foldout book, are the perfect first tummy-time playthings.

While you probably know that playing with your baby is an important way to boost their brain development, it's important to note that not all baby games are created equal. Certain activities, toys, books, and baby games do a better job than others of stimulating tiny brains, getting babies' creative juices flowing, and developing both fine and gross motor skills.

Here are 25 baby games that will keep little ones engaged and learning during tummy time, while sitting in their high chairs, or whenever you want to have some fun and give their growing brains a boost. See our Baby and Maternity Guide for all other things baby-related, from the best baby registry services to the best first birthday gifts.

MoMi Expands Access with Free Entry to New Public Plaza and Programming

Kids are drawn to the tech-filled installations in the Open Worlds exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image.

The Museum of the Moving Image has just debuted Open Worlds, a new initiative to expand access to the Queens culture spot that delivers on its promise of opening up a new world for museum patrons to relax and enjoy this local gem.

We recently checked it out and are sharing the details of our visit below. Find more cultural gems in our NYC Kids Guide to Museums, Galleries, and Exhibits.

Best Public Pools for Kids in San Francisco and the Bay Area

The Bay Area has loads of amazing public pools with special features for families.

What’s better than a cool swimming pool on a hot day? Luckily, the Bay Area has loads of amazing public pools with special features for families. From water slides and lazy rivers to retractable roofs, extra-large inflatables, and even a water obstacle course, these public pools in San Francisco around the Bay Area (From North Beach to Mill Valley to Berkeley and beyond) are awesome for kids of all ages. 

We've rounded up our favorite family-friendly beaches in the Bay Area and the best splash pads in all of San Francisco for when you want different ways to cool off! Find all this and more in our Ultimate San Francisco Kids Summer Vacation Guide.

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