Ready for some cool, crisp autumn air and a bright expanse of fall foliage? Perfect, because a spectacular show of fall leaves is within a short drive from Los Angeles at multiple locations. There are lots of options for pumpkin picking in Los Angeles but if a relaxing fall drive is more your speed, pack some pumpkin-spiced snacks and hit the road. Not only are our suggestions filled with cute towns and gorgeous hikes, but they also provide fantastic photo ops with stunning multi-colored leaves as a backdrop. (Just in case you're already starting to think about that family holiday card photo!)

For more fall activities from our bucket list of things to do this fall, fall day trips from Los Angeles, and local fall festivals, be sure to check out our Los Angeles Fall Fun Guide.

If you're up for an Alaskan adventure with kids, Anchorage is a great city to visit. Because it's a big city with an international airport, Anchorage is relatively easy to get to (flight time and time change from the East Coast not withstanding). There are also so many fun things to do in Anchorage with kids.

After enjoying my own family vacation in Anchorage, I've put together a list of kid-friendly things to do in Anchorage. It includes outdoor Anchorage activities for kids, museums and other indoor Anchorage attractions for families, day trips from Anchorage with kids, and kid-friendly Anchorage hotels and restaurants.

Want to visit some other cool places in Alaska while you're there? Our Alaska Family Travel Guide is chock full of info about family travel to Alaska, from tips on visiting Denali National Park with kids to our list of free things to do in Seward, Alaska (a common Alaska cruise stop). You won't regret visiting the 49th state!

Explore fall fun around Boston with the top autumn activities for 2025! 

Explore our list of fun fall things to do in CT with kids in 2025! 

Quirky museums, tucked-away parks, and more off-the-radar family fun.

Fall day trips from Atlanta are perfect opportunities to spend time together since school, clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities are back in swing. With cooler temperatures and autumn leaves, Mother Nature puts on a great show throughout Georgia and the southeast. We’ve got great fall day trips from Atlanta covering the entire region -- we've even thrown in a couple of college towns so you can get your SEC football fix! 

New Yorkers and tourists alike love a view, and when it comes to finding a NYC observation deck to take in the sights, there are five to choose from. Each offers breathtaking NYC views of the iconic skyline.

From Lower Manhattan's One World Observatory to the classic experience at Midtown's Empire State Building and the awesome inside-out immersion of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, how do you choose which observation deck in NYC to visit with kids for the best views?

We've done the legwork for you, visiting each of NYC's iconic observation decks and detailing the experiences so you can choose the best observation deck in NYC for you and your family. Take heart, though, no matter which NYC observation deck you choose, there's no bad view in sight.

For more insider tips, check out our local guide to NYC's top attractions and our comprehensive NYC Visitors Guide.

Kids love to run, jump, hang, climb, and flip—and most are just as likely to tackle the playground monkey bars as they are to use their bed as a trampoline. Channeling that energy and sense of adventure through a sport like gymnastics can be a great way to enhance motor skills and encourage safe play and exploration, making it an ideal first activity for many young children (honestly, who doesn’t love a jumbo-sized trampoline or a massive foam pit?).

There are plenty of great options for gymnastics classes in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and we've rounded them up for you here. Our picks include classes for a range of ages, from mommy-and-me classes for parents and toddlers to competitive teams for teens and tweens. Some even offer specialty programs such as dance, ninja courses, and cheer tumbling.

For more fun and enriching programs for Westchester and Hudson Valley kids, check out our Classes Guide, which includes our story on free and cheap after-school programs in the region.