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Plan your family trip to Chile with this guide to the country's best experiences © Harry Kikstra / Getty Images

Sep 23, 20237 min read

8 of the Best Things to Do in Chile with Kids

Mongolia offers big adventures for little travelers © Rawpixel / Getty Images

Sep 22, 202311 min read

How to Travel to Mongolia with Kids

The Adirondack Mountains serve as a picturesque backdrop for some of New York State's best road trips © Gabriel Pevide / Getty Images

Sep 18, 20238 min read

The Top 5 Road Trips in New York State

From gorgeous beaches to important historical sites, Benin offers tons of things to do for families © Derejeb / Getty Images

Sep 17, 20235 min read

Best Things to Do in Benin with Kids

Explore Montréal as a family with this guide to the top things to do there with kids © martinedoucet / Getty Images

Sep 16, 20235 min read

6 of the Best Things to Do in Montréal with Kids

Ecuador's amazing cities and natural regions offer tons of adventures for traveling families © Vernonwiley / Getty Images

Sep 16, 20236 min read

Best Things to Do in Ecuador with Kids

Find the right activities for all age groups with this family guide to South Africa © BlueOrange Studio / Shutterstock

Sep 1, 20238 min read

The Best Things to Do in South Africa with Kids

Make the most of your family trip to Pakistan with these top planning tips © Madiha Ali / Getty Images

Aug 13, 202311 min read

11 of the Best Things to Do with Kids in Pakistan

Kids will love the dinosaur fossils on display at Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History © Trina Dopp Photography / Getty Images

Aug 8, 20239 min read

How to Visit Chicago with Kids: Bring the Wee Ones to the Windy City

Munich has loads of attractions for kids of all ages © SbytovaMN / Getty Images

Jul 30, 20237 min read

The Best Things to Do with Kids in Munich

Enchanting parks, playgrounds and special attractions make Paris a wonderfully family-friendly destination © Craig Waxman, Polysphere Creative, for Lonely Planet

Jul 17, 20239 min read

Paris Has Something Special for Every Generation

Here are some of the best things to do as a family in England © Rebecca Spencer / Stocksy

Jul 14, 20238 min read

The Best Things to Do with Kids in England

From exploring national parks to lounging by a lake, plan your family vacation in Germany with these top activities for all ages © Tom Werner / Getty Images

Jul 13, 20239 min read

11 of the Best Things to Do with Kids in Germany

From large parks to hands-on museums and cafes with play areas, here are the best things to do with kids © Ippei Naoi / Getty Images

Jul 11, 20234 min read

The Best Things to Do in Amsterdam with Kids

From outdoor pools to a train run by children, there's plenty for families in Budapest © Onjira Leibe / Shutterstock

Jul 5, 20237 min read

Exploring Budapest with Kids Is a Breeze with These Top Tips

autumnal sunset over Venice city
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Jul 5, 20235 min read

The Night Train from Venice to Rome Was a Time and Money Saver

With a busy festivals and events calendar Melburnians don't have time to hibernate in winter © Shannyn Higgins / Visit Victoria

Jun 30, 20233 min read

5 Reasons to Get Excited About Winter in Melbourne This Year

Family friendly fun abounds in Denver © Denver Post / Getty Images

Jun 26, 20237 min read

9 Top Things to Do in Denver with Kids: Family Fun in the Mile High City

Greece is the perfect location for a family vacation © AleksandarNakic / Getty Images

Jun 26, 202310 min read

How to Explore Glorious Greece with Kids

Family travel in Mexico ticks all the boxes, no matter the ages of your kids © Thomas Barwick / Getty Images

Jun 17, 20237 min read

Mexico's Best Things to Do with Kids

With inspiration for the perfect family trip, here are the best things to do with kids in Scotland © Paul McGee / Getty Images

Jun 13, 20239 min read

The Best Things to Do in Scotland with Kids

From the Freedom Trail to hiking on Boston Harbor Islands, here are the best things to do as a family in Boston © k-ko / Getty Images

Jun 2, 202310 min read

12 of the Best Things to Do in Boston with Kids

The new Big Bear Mountain rollercoaster has opened at Dollywood © Dollywood

May 29, 20234 min read

Why This Year Is a Great Time to Plan a Visit to Dollywood

Visiting Arches National Park, Moab, Utah © Talia Bluth/Lonely Planet

May 23, 20237 min read

My Neurodivergent Son Taught Me How to Travel the World

In general Grand Rapids' Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is a lively place for kids to meander freely © PQK / Shutterstock

May 9, 20236 min read

Best Things to Do in Michigan with Kids

The dazzling new Gilder Center at the American Museum of Natural History © Alvaro Keding / AMNH

May 4, 20234 min read

NYC’s Natural History Museum Gets an Awe-Inspiring New Wing

Maine is big on small farms, fisheries and orchards, making it an ideal place to engage your kids’ interest in local produce © Mike Brinson / Getty Images

Apr 25, 20237 min read

The Best Things to Do in Maine with Kids

Just an hour from Cape Town, wine estates like Boschendal have activities to keep the whole family entertained © Tetra Images / Getty Images

Apr 25, 20236 min read

Cape Town with Kids

With all the things to do in San Antonio, exploring the city is a perfect way to spend your summer vacation © Benjamin Yanto / Lonely Planet

Apr 17, 202311 min read

Savor the Summer in San Antonio

Consulting a map before you launch into the labyrinthine Venice streets is always a good idea © bissun / Shutterstock

Apr 12, 20236 min read

The Best Things to Do in Venice with Kids

Both the young and the young-at-heart have plenty of ways to explore the Golden State © Photo by The Ingalls Family / Lonely Planet; Graphics by Jacob Rhoades / Lonely Planet

Apr 11, 20239 min read

Kid-Friendly Destinations Are a California Specialty

Delight your children seeing wildlife like spotted deer in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park © CRS PHOTO / Shutterstock

Mar 24, 20236 min read

Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Kids: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Don't let the busy streets of San José put you off, there's lots to keep tiny travelers entertained here © Solskin / Getty Images

Mar 20, 20234 min read

The 7 Best Things to Do in San José, Costa Rica with Kids

No matter where you go, take the time to catch up, make new memories, and maybe get into a little ‘good trouble,’ without the pressure of mom and dad looking over your shoulder © Urbanscape / Shutterstock

Mar 7, 20237 min read

Get the Sibling Experience at These Fresh Destinations

Before your baby arrives, take this special time to eat, explore, adventure, or simply soak up quality “me” time © Dasha Petrenko / Shutterstock

Mar 7, 20237 min read

Pamper Yourself Before Your Baby Arrives

Savor the time spent with your family and the glimpse into a different point of view. You might learn something new about them and, more importantly, yourself © sirtravelalot / Shutterstock

Mar 7, 20236 min read

Exciting Father-Daughter Trips You’ll Both Never Forget

It’s almost a cliché but Florida is a ideal for seniors (and little ones) © kali9 / Getty Images

Mar 7, 20238 min read

11 Best Places to Take Your Parents and Grandparents on Holiday

Here are the top things to do as a family in San Antonio © Rusty Todaro / Shutterstock

Feb 21, 20237 min read

10 of the Best Things to Do with Kids in San Antonio

Explore Yosemite as a family with this guide to the best things to do in the national park with kids © My Good Images / Shutterstock

Feb 10, 20236 min read

7 of the Best Things to Do in Yosemite National Park with Children

Visiting the world’s oldest national park is an American rite of passage © littleting / Pradthana Jarusriboonchai / Getty Images

Feb 3, 20236 min read

8 Things to Do in Yellowstone National Park with Kids

Plan a pit stop in Shark Valley at the observation tower, where a ramp winds over a gator-dotted waterway © AlpamayoPhoto / Getty Images

Jan 31, 20235 min read

The 6 Best Things to Do with Kids at Everglades National Park

Child running in Tropic of Cancer Beach - Bahamas

Dec 16, 20224 min read

8 of the Best Things to Do in the Bahamas with Kids

Slovenia’s plentiful outdoor activities (such as jumping into the Soča River) will delight even the most jaded teenager © MarkoM / Getty Images

Dec 15, 20222 min read

🌍 Help Me, LP! Where Can I Travel with My Teenagers That Won’t Bore Them?

First Nations totem poles in Stanley park in Vancouver, Canada.

Dec 7, 202210 min read

The Top 14 Things to Do with Kids in Canada

An aerial view of Zilker Park downtown in Austin Texas

Dec 2, 20225 min read

The 7 Best Things to Do with Kids in Austin

Sep 8, 202211 min read

Top 10 Extraordinary Places to Stay in 2014

Autumn mist in the village of Tyringham in the Berkshires

Aug 13, 20226 min read

Top 6 Road Trips in Massachusetts

Entrance of Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania There are a few people standing outside of the red and gray building

Jul 16, 20227 min read

14 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Pittsburgh

Jul 15, 20225 min read

A Quick Trip – but a World Away – in Grapevine, Texas

Jul 5, 20226 min read

7 Family-Friendly Adventures in Qatar

A swing carousel in motion, with children riding in the swing seats

Jun 30, 20226 min read

7 of the Best Things to Do in Vancouver with Kids: From Sky-High Adventures to Amazing Play Zones

Mother helping son climb down rocks

Jun 23, 20225 min read

Hiking, Swimming, Skiing and More of the Best Things to Do with Kids in Utah

Orange trees and plants in Cyber Park in Marrakesh, Morocco

Jun 15, 20225 min read

The 8 Best Parks in Marrakesh

Turquoise waters meet a wide stretch of empty beach on a sunny day.

Jun 1, 20225 min read

The UK's 10 Best Beaches You Won't Want to Leave

A woman walking in the shallows at 57th Street Beach in Chicago

May 31, 20225 min read

The 9 Best Beaches in Chicago for a Taste of the Lake Life

The historic downtown area of Julian in California

May 24, 20229 min read

6 Day Trips from San Diego That Show Off the Full Variety of California

Boomtown 1905 at Springs Preserve features historical recreations of early Las Vegas buildings.

May 21, 20226 min read

The 8 Best Parks in Las Vegas

The exterior of Ponce City Market in Atlanta

May 16, 20224 min read

Atlanta's Top 5 Parks for Cycling, Sightseeing and Wildlife-Spotting

Aerial view of USS Arizona Memorial, World War II Valor In The Pacific National Monument in Pearl Harbor Honolulu Hawaii

May 13, 20229 min read

11 Cities Where You Can Honor Veterans in the United States This Memorial Day 2022

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