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Family travel guides
Itineraries and practical tips for families, city by city, written to be used on the day. No fluff, no sponsored picks.
New York
- New York
Thanksgiving in New York with Kids: the Parade and a 3-Day PlanWatch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with kids: where to stand, the balloon inflation the day before, and an easy 3-day Thanksgiving weekend plan. - New York
New York at Christmas with Kids: Trees, Lights, Skating and a 2-Day PlanNew York at Christmas with kids: the Rockefeller Center tree, holiday windows, free skating, a toy-train show, dazzling lights in Brooklyn and a 2-day plan. - New York3 Days in New York City with Kids: an Easy ItineraryA realistic 3-day New York itinerary for families: Midtown icons, Central Park and the dinosaurs, Lady Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge, at kid pace.
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5 Days in New York with Kids: a Family ItineraryFive easy-going days in NYC with kids: Midtown, Central Park, the Natural History Museum, Lady Liberty, the High Line, the Intrepid and a free day. - New York
First Time in NYC with Kids: 24 Practical TipsPractical tips for a first family trip to New York: where to stay, riding the subway with kids, what to book ahead, restrooms, food and pacing. - New York
NYC Scavenger Hunt for Kids: 40 Things to Spot in New YorkA free NYC scavenger hunt for kids: 40 things to spot on the streets, in the subway, in Central Park and at the landmarks. Print it or use your phone. - New YorkCentral Park with Kids: a Route from the Zoo to the CastleA kid-friendly Central Park walk: the zoo, the carousel, Balto, Alice in Wonderland, the model boats, Bethesda Fountain, Belvedere Castle and playgrounds.
- New YorkNew York City with Toddlers: a Gentle 2-Day Plan and TipsVisiting New York with a toddler: a nap-friendly 2-day plan, the best playgrounds, where to find restrooms, and how to get around with a stroller.
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15 Free Things to Do in NYC with KidsFree things to do in New York with kids: a ferry past the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the High Line, the Brooklyn Bridge, Winnie-the-Pooh and more. - New York
Rainy Day in NYC with Kids: 12 Indoor Ideas (and a Ready-Made Plan)What to do in New York with kids when it rains: museums kids love, food halls, a real subway museum, the LEGO and Nintendo stores, and a ready-made plan. - New YorkThe Best New York Museums for Kids, by Age and InterestThe best museums in New York City for kids: which suits which age, what to see first in each, how long to plan for, and the ticketing traps to avoid.
- New YorkIce Skating in New York with Kids: the Rinks ComparedIce skating in New York with kids: Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park's free rink, Central Park and quieter rinks compared, with booking, rental and beginner tips.
- New YorkNew Year's Eve in New York with Kids: Fireworks, Noon Countdowns and a PlanNew Year's Eve in New York with kids: free fireworks in Prospect Park and Central Park, noon countdowns for little ones, and why to skip Times Square.
- New YorkA Weekend in New York for Couples: Views, Jazz and Long WalksA romantic weekend in New York for two: sunset from a skyscraper, a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, a rowboat in Central Park, Village jazz and a hidden bar.
- New YorkA Weekend in New York with Friends: Food, Laughs and Late NightsA fun weekend in New York with friends: a giant food market, bikes on a car-free island, a sky-high mirror room, stand-up comedy and karaoke in Koreatown.
- New YorkIs a New York Attraction Pass Worth It for Families? CityPASS vs Go CityCityPASS or Go City for a family trip to New York? How each pass works in 2026, the kids' age rules that change the math, and how to tell if one saves money.
- New YorkNew York in Summer with Kids: Beaches, Free Pools and Beating the HeatNew York in summer with kids: free pools, beaches by subway, sprinklers, outdoor movies, July 4 fireworks, air-conditioned backups and a 3-day plan.
- New YorkNew York for Spring Break with Kids: Blossoms, Boats and a 3-Day PlanNew York for spring break with kids: cherry blossoms, the Macy's Flower Show, Coney Island's first rides, rowboats, rainy-day backups and a 3-day plan.
- New YorkOne Day in New York City with Kids: an Easy RouteOne day in New York with kids: an easy walking route from Central Park to Times Square, with meal stops, a sunset view, and versions for rain or downtown.
Vancouver
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Vancouver at Christmas with Kids: Lights, Markets, Skating and a 2-Day PlanChristmas in Vancouver with kids: Canyon Lights at Capilano, VanDusen's Festival of Lights, the Christmas Market, free skating downtown and a 2-day plan. - VancouverFree Things to Do in Vancouver with KidsFree things to do in Vancouver with kids: a free suspension bridge, the seawall and totem poles, beaches, splash parks, markets to wander and a free day plan.
- VancouverGranville Island with Kids: the Kids Market, Ferries and a Half-Day PlanGranville Island with kids: tiny ferries across False Creek, the Kids Market, the Public Market's snacks, a free summer water park and a half-day plan.
- VancouverGrouse Mountain or Capilano Suspension Bridge with Kids? An Honest ComparisonGrouse Mountain or Capilano Suspension Bridge with kids? What each offers by season and age, how long they take, the free alternative and doing both in a day.
- VancouverOne Day in Vancouver with Kids: the Best Single-Day PlanOne day in Vancouver with kids: bikes on the Stanley Park seawall, sea otters, a tiny ferry to Granville Island's Kids Market and a sunset at English Bay.
- VancouverRainy Day in Vancouver with Kids: Indoor Ideas and an Easy PlanWhat to do in Vancouver with kids when it rains: Science World, the aquarium, a tropical dome, Granville Island's Kids Market, and a ready-made rainy-day plan.
- VancouverRichmond, BC with Kids: Steveston, Food Courts and an Easy DayRichmond, BC with kids: Steveston's fishing village and cannery, kites at Garry Point, Asian food courts, Olympic simulators and an easy day near the airport.
- VancouverStanley Park with Kids: the Seawall, Totems, Aquarium and BeachesStanley Park with kids: biking the seawall, the totem poles, the aquarium, the free water park and beaches, with a route, what's seasonal and what's closed.
- VancouverVancouver in Summer with Kids: Beaches, Pools and Long EveningsVancouver in summer with kids: sandy beaches, the famous Kits Pool, free spray parks, berry picking, the PNE Fair, fireworks over English Bay and a 3-day plan.
- VancouverVancouver in Winter with Kids: Snow Days, Skating and Cosy Rainy AfternoonsVancouver in winter with kids: snow tubing and sledding on the local mountains, free skating, rainy-day favourites and a 3-day plan for the winter months.
- VancouverVancouver for Spring Break with Kids: Rain-Proof Fun and a 3-Day PlanVancouver for spring break with kids: Science World, the aquarium, early cherry blossoms, snow on the North Shore mountains and a rain-proof 3-day plan.
- Vancouver3 Days in Vancouver with Kids: an Easy Family ItineraryA relaxed 3-day Vancouver itinerary for families: Stanley Park and the seawall, the North Shore's bridges and mountain, then Granville Island and Science World.
- VancouverWhere to Stay in Vancouver with Kids: the Best Areas ComparedWhere to stay in Vancouver with kids: Downtown, the West End, Yaletown, Kitsilano, North Vancouver and Richmond compared for families, by trip type.
- VancouverA Day Trip to Whistler from Vancouver with Kids: Stops, Gondolas and TipsA Whistler day trip from Vancouver with kids: the Sea-to-Sky drive, a mine train and gold panning, a giant waterfall, gondolas, the village and when to go.
Los Angeles
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Christmas in Los Angeles with Kids: Lights, Theme Parks and a 2-Day PlanChristmas in LA with kids: Disneyland's holidays, Grinchmas at Universal, glowing zoo lanterns, an enchanted forest of light and a warm-weather 2-day plan. - Los AngelesThe Best Los Angeles Museums for Kids, by Age and InterestThe best Los Angeles museums for kids: the Space Shuttle Endeavour, dinosaurs, Griffith Observatory, a hands-on children's museum and what's closed in 2026.
- Los AngelesDisneyland or Universal Studios Hollywood with Kids? An Honest ComparisonDisneyland or Universal Studios Hollywood with kids: which suits which ages, how many days each needs, height limits, line-skipping passes and how to choose.
- Los AngelesDisneyland with Kids: Practical Tips for a Great Day (and Fewer Lines)Disneyland with kids: when to go, rope drop, Lightning Lane, Rider Switch, rides for little ones, breaks, food and a plan for one park in one day.
- Los AngelesFree Things to Do in Los Angeles with KidsFree things to do in Los Angeles with kids: the Space Shuttle Endeavour, Griffith Observatory, the Getty, beaches, the Santa Monica Pier and a free day plan.
- Los AngelesGriffith Park with Kids: Trains, the Zoo, the Observatory and Easy HikesGriffith Park with kids: real old trains at Travel Town, a miniature railroad, the LA Zoo, the observatory at sunset, easy trails and what's closed right now.
- Los AngelesLos Angeles in Summer with Kids: Beaches, Outdoor Shows and Cool EscapesLos Angeles in summer with kids: family beaches, the Hollywood Bowl under the stars, free pier concerts, the Aquarium of the Pacific and beating the heat.
- Los AngelesLos Angeles for Spring Break with Kids: Parks, Poppies and Beach DaysLos Angeles for spring break with kids: beating theme park crowds, wildflower poppies, the Space Shuttle, the first beach days of the year and a 3-day plan.
- Los Angeles3 Days in Los Angeles with Kids: an Easy Family ItineraryA realistic 3-day Los Angeles itinerary for families: Hollywood and Griffith Park, the Space Shuttle and dinosaurs, then Santa Monica's pier and beach.
- Los AngelesRainy Day in Los Angeles with Kids: the Best Indoor PlansA rainy day in Los Angeles with kids: the Space Shuttle and dinosaurs, aquariums, hands-on children's museums, the Petersen's cars and a ready-made indoor plan.
- Los AngelesSanta Monica and Venice Beach with Kids: the Pier, a Bike Ride and the CanalsSanta Monica and Venice with kids: the pier's Ferris wheel and little aquarium, bikes on the beach path, playgrounds, the Venice Canals and a sunset.
- Los AngelesUniversal Studios Hollywood with Kids: a Plan for the DayUniversal Studios Hollywood with kids: what to ride by age, Super Nintendo World tips, the Studio Tour, height limits, Child Switch and a plan for one day.
- Los AngelesWhere to Stay in Los Angeles with Kids: the Best Areas by Trip TypeWhere to stay in Los Angeles with kids: Anaheim, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Universal City, Downtown and Long Beach compared, and when to move hotels.