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Best U.S. Cities to Travel with Kids
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items If you're thinking of traveling more with your kids but unsure where to start, use this guide to find some of the most family friendly cities within the U.S.!
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Atlanta
Orlando
St. Louis
New York City
Atlanta
ATL knows how to cater to families, and trust me, I didn't believe it either! Here are some of our favorite family friendly explorations (Pro Tip: get a CityPASS, it saves major $$)
Fun for kids and adults to play around and touch EVERYTHING! Major plus if you get slimed by Sloomoo Falls!
Sloomoo Institute - Atlanta
This is the LARGEST aquarium not only in North America, but on the whole Eastern Hemisphere!
Georgia Aquarium
We love a good children's museum and try to find one on every travel, the Atlanta one was hours of fun!
Children's Museum of Atlanta
A beautifully made zoo that really cares for animal wellbeing and rehabilitation!
Zoo Atlanta
The Fernbank Museum was our favorite place in Atlanta!! The dinosaurs are incredible and the attached forest is an amazing place to get lost in!
Fernbank Museum | 3D Theater | Forest
I do not even drink soda, like EVER and I loved the World of Coca-Cola! You learn so much about the history of the drink, so many interactive exhibitions and an insane tasting room of more than just Coke!
World of Coca-Cola
Part food hall, part shopping, and part theme park on the roof! Make Ponce City Market a stop in your trip!
Ponce City Market
Orlando
Of course the theme park capital of the world would be built for families! Sure, Disney and Universal are great BUT here are some places you'd easily miss if you didn't read this list first!
This oasis is roughly 20 minutes from Downtown Orlando and is part of REAL Florida! Spend a day relaxing on the beach or kayak down the river!
Wekiwa Springs State Park
This was always one of our favorite Orlando destinations because it is weatherproof! If it's too hot or too rainy, spend the day here!
Orlando Science Center
Not exactly Orlando, but worth the 40 minute drive because not only is the children's museum state-of-the-art but it is nestled inside a FREE park that is perfect for families and 100% accessible
Florida Children's Museum
located right in the heart of the tourist district, ICON Park has so much to do from the iconic Orlando eye, to SEA LIFE, Madam Tussaud's, and so much more!
ICON Park
Let your kids imagination run wild at the Crayola Experience!
Crayola Experience Orlando
We loved the Central Florida Zoo and would go often with the kids! From December-January they also have their famous Asian Lantern Festival that is a must experience!
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Not your regular nursery, Lukas has a beautiful butterfly sanctuary! Pack a lunch and spend a day here!
Lukas Nursery
I promise no other dinner show compares to Pirate's Dinner Adventure! The show is so fun (and interactive) and the food is ACTUALLY GOOD! We went 3 times while living in Orlando!
Pirates Dinner Adventure
St. Louis
One huge reason we love St. Louis with kids is their museums are FREE! YES! St. Louis surprised us in so many ways and it quickly became one of our top cities with kids.
Maybe this one is obvious, but if visiting St. Louis a ride to the top of the Gateway Arch is a must!
The Gateway Arch
The St. Louis Zoo is so beautifully done and did I mention, FREE!
Saint Louis Zoo
We had so much fun here! They have interactive science experiments that are very specific to St. Louis (a lot of arches) and we had a cool life size video game immersion!
Saint Louis Science Center
The quirkiest museum you will ever visit and it's easy to get lost and feel upside down in this place! SO MUCH to explore prepare to spend the day here! (kneepads are encouraged, you'll see why!)
City Museum
This aquarium is small and some might say to skip it, but if you have animal loving kids it is worth the trip
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
This iconic eatery is a St. Louis staple and known for their BLT's and milkshakes so get both!
Crown Candy Kitchen | Malts & Shakes | Soda Fountain and Candy | Old North ...
Catching a game at St. Louis City is so fun! This is a newer MLS team but they are a top team in the league so you know there is energy at Energizer Stadium!
St. Louis CITY SC
New York City
Are we even surprised NYC is on this list? With SO much to do at all times, the city that never sleeps is perfect for families!
This store has a hidden secret where your kids favorite characters come to life! They have rotating installations where you can step inside Bluey's house, Encanto, and so much more
CAMP, A Family Experience Store
I grew up coming to this museum every year and even as an adult it fills me with amazement! It is LARGE so strollers can help and the planetarium is a must!
American Museum of Natural History
This man-made floating island is such a great way to spend a day in NYC
Little Island
I'm all for FREE and what better way to experience NYC than a stroll through Central Park?
Central Park
My childhood museum! I literally lived up the block and played here so much as a kid. Whenever we visit, we take our kids because what better way to learn than to be able to interact with everything around you!
New York Hall of Science
You can never go wrong with a children's museum where kids are encouraged to touch and play!
Brooklyn Children's Museum