There are so many fun things to do in Minneapolis and St. Paul, making the Twin Cities the perfect midwestern family getaway. From the famous Mall of America (there's an indoor amusement park!) to thousands (seriously, thousands) of lakes to explore, you're guaranteed to find kid activities to entertain everyone in your family.

Seasons are for real in Minneapolis and St. Paul, leading to glorious landscapes in the fall and spring, when families flock to the area's outdoor offerings. And when the "Mini Apple" becomes a frozen tundra (in, say, January and February), there are plenty of fun things to do in Minneapolis indoors, as well as those lakes to skate on in the open air. 

The Twin Cities offer the best of both worlds, where big-city energy meets scenic landscapes and nature. Families chasing outdoor excursions can kayak on the Mississippi and bike on miles of winding trails, while those craving culture can take their pick of world-class museums and restaurants. And they don't call it "Minnesota nice" for nothing—you won't find a warmer population of people, despite those wintertime subzero temps! 

Plan your midwestern getaway with our list of things to do in Minneapolis and St. Paul with kids. For more family vacation ideas in this part of the US, check out our Midwest Family Travel Guide.

St. Kitts may only be a 69-square-mile island in the Caribbean, but it packs in a ton of family fun. I know this firsthand: I recently visited St. Kitts with my teenage son, and we did more in three days than we have ever done on other Caribbean vacations. St. Kitts is an ideal destination for travelers of all ages, offering a mix of outdoor adventure (hello, zip-lining through the rainforest!), picturesque beaches, and kid-approved food. 

On our trip, we primarily stuck to St. Kitts, with a quick hop over to its smaller, just-as-beautiful sister island, Nevis.  Read on to see our three-day itinerary for St. Kitts with kids, including my picks for the best family-friendly St. Kitts hotels and restaurants. Now you don't have to plan your vacation or worry about anything, as I tried it all out and have some great tips.

Want more ideas for your next family vacation in St. Kitts? Check out our list of 21 Things to do in St. Kitts with Kids. Our Caribbean Family Travel Guide has even more ideas for tropical adventures.

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Fall in Orlando means cooler weather, pumpkin picking, hayrides, and yes, corn mazes! Orlando corn mazes at family farms transform fields into fun adventures, offering more than just a stroll through the stalks. With extras like pony rides, ziplines, barrel trains, play areas, and pumpkin patches, visiting a corn maze near Orlando makes for the perfect fall day trip for families.

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