Guides
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
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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 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 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
- Vancouver
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. - 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.
Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
Disneyland 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 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.