Kid-Friendly Travel, Made Easy

Anchored by the welcoming city of Twin Falls, this region delivers dramatic geology, kid-friendly outdoor recreation, and stress-free logistics.

The San Antonio Zoo is one of our favorite family-friendly activities when visiting Alamo City.

The most memorable family vacation photos rarely happen when everyone is clean, rested, and smiling on command.

Stepping onto the raised wooden boardwalks of the Old Sacramento Waterfront feels like dropping your family straight onto a 19th-century Gold Rush film set. Cobblestone intersections, horse-drawn carriages, and the distant rumble of train whistles give this 28-acre National Historic Landmark an undeniable storybook charm.

The nation’s capital is packed with free museums, wide-open parks, famous monuments, gardens, performances, and odd little stops that kids often remember more than the pricey stuff.

There are few experiences more memorable than a child's first visit to Disneyland. However tempting it may be to go all out on upgrades, parents watching their pocketbooks will want to choose wisely and figure out the splurges that truly make a difference.

Running on select dates through November 1, the park is pulling out all the stops with a massive lineup of retro throwbacks, brand-new mazes, and atmospheric scare zones. If you are planning a family getaway to the Alamo City this autumn, here is your definitive guide to tackling Howl-O-Scream’s silver anniversary—from its daytime treats to nighttime thrills—with the family in tow.

Located in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, this state historic park turns a family outing into a hands-on history day.

If you are the parent of a toddler, preschooler, or baby, you have a temporary superpower that expires the minute your oldest child enrolls in kindergarten: You do not answer to a school calendar.

Before impulse purchases clutter your luggage or kid’s bedroom, check out these tips. Having a strategy can turn souvenir hunting from an exhausting battle of wills into a cherished travel tradition.