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Kid Approved Stay & Plays Across the USA
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items We’ve been traveling the U.S. with our kids since they were babies, and these fun-filled spots are the ones they keep begging to visit again!
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Top City Stay & Plays
Top Zoos & Animal Adventures
Top Beach Stays
Top Disney Picks
Top Stay & Plays: Misc
Top Museums
Top City Stay & Plays
Your kids will LOVE the J.W. Marriott Hill Country! Located near San Antonio; it’s an easy drive to all the attractions, such as the Alamo, museums, shopping, Sea World/Aquatica & Six Flags Fiesta Texas! The hotel has dining, bars and its own min...
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa - Tripadvisor
We loved taking our kids to Taos New Mexico! We stayed in a cabin there during Christmas with our extended family and did all the things! Taos has so many family friendly activities such as museums, snow tubing, hiking, and shopping. The sites are be...
Taos Vacation Rentals, New Mexico: house rentals & more | Vrbo
Top Zoos & Animal Adventures
We love all the animals at the San Antonio Zoo. The butterfly exhibit is our absolute favorite and the zoo is always so clean and fun for the whole family.
San Antonio Zoo - Explore Wildlife and Family Fun Today
This is a fantastic zoo and located right in the middle of the state! We stayed in town and visited a few other places and restaurants.
Cameron Park Zoo
My kids love the Dallas World Aquarium. It’s a great place to beat the Texas Heat being an indoor animal exhibit. They have a gift shop and restaurant. Hours of things to look at and places to explore.
The Dallas World Aquarium – #DWAZOO
Our family loves Sea World San Antonio. We usually get season passes every year. Little tip: When you first get to the park, head to the left and visit Dolphin Cove. There is an amazing aquarium with sharks, rays and all kinds of tropical fish. You c...
SeaWorld San Antonio Theme Park - Texas Animal Attractions
Hands down one of the best aquariums in the country! So many exhibits, it will take you all day to see everything and its a great way to beat the Atlanta heat!
Georgia Aquarium (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
Top Beach Stays
You HAVE to stay at Tru by Hilton when traveling to Destin, FL! We love this location because it’s within walking distance of the beach and across the street from the Super WalMart. Free hot breakfast and kid friendly pool with splash pad! 10/10 reco...
Tru by Hilton Destin
This condo in Gulf Shores is 5 Stars!! We stayed here with our extended family 2 summers ago and it was perfect for us. We had 6 adults and 4 kids. The kids had their own room with bunk beds and each couple had their own room with two of the rooms ha...
Home in Gulf Shores · ★4.99 · 4 bedrooms · 8 beds · 5 baths
Top Disney Picks
Wow, wow, wow! All I can say is this resort is magical! We stayed here on our second family trip to Disney and it was perfect for our short stay. We did 2 nights and 2 days in the parks and the Riverside accommodations were just want we needed. You c...
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside - Tripadvisor
We stayed at the Art of Animation Finding Nemo family suite and it was perfect for our family of four! All of the colors, characters and decorations around the resort really make you feel like you’re on vacation. The pools are so fun and my kids love...
Disney's Art of Animation Resort - Orlando Hotels - Tripadvisor
You must dine at the Boathouse in Disney Springs! The food is amazing. Their lobster roll is “chef’s kiss” good!
The BOATHOUSE® | Disney Springs
Top Stay & Plays: Misc
We took our kids (7 & 10) here last summer and they have been BEGGING to go back! Staying at the resort gives you full access to the Legoland theme park next door and Peppa Pig land (tickets included with your stay). Both within walking distance ...
LEGOLAND® Pirate Island Hotel
Our kids LOVE the Aquatica water park at Sea World San Antonio. It’s a great place to stay and play. The way the park is set up, parents can claim a spot in the middle near the wave pool and kiddos can run between pool/wet areas freely. I have to say...
Texas' Family-Friendly Water Park | Aquatica San Antonio
Our family had a blast at the Track center and arcade when we visited Gulf Shores. Fun for all ages they even have mini golf and snacks!
The Track - Gulf Shores
Top Museums
We love learning in our family, and museums are a great way to see, touch, feel and experience learning in a different way.
One of the best nature museums in the country. Our kiddos loved looking at all the exhibits and we stayed for hours. We went during spring break and it was so fun!
Perot Museum of Nature and Science