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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.

Tours... they seem so... touristy? I rarely ever book Los Angeles tours for my family, but as I was researching for this article it occurred to me—we live in a really cool spot and it deserves to be, well, toured. Don't wait for the in-laws to come into town (or do, these are a great way to show off LA), book one of these incredible tours and see all that the City of Stars has to offer.

The best part? All of these tours are kid-friendly! 

Looking for more ways to tour LA? Check out the city guides for Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Downtown LA! 

You may think you've seen all that the city of Philadelphia has to offer, but there are so many amazing themed tours to check out! Whether you're just visiting, or you've lived here your whole life Philly has tours for everyone. From art tours, to food tours, ghost tours, and more, don't miss these fabulous new ways to explore!

Looking for more family-friendly tours? Check out these nearby Factory Tours to keep exploring.