Region: North America
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General admission is about $16 for adults and $11 for children ages 3-13, with additional fees for the planetarium and submarine tour. Open Tuesday through Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm, closed Mondays except Oregon school holidays. The earthquake simulation exhibit and the life science lab are the top picks for kids ages 4 through 12 and easily fill…
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Admission is around $13 per person for everyone over 1 year old and the museum is open daily 9am-5pm. The Waterworks water play area is the undisputed highlight — pack a change of clothes and a dry bag because kids will get soaked. The clay studio and the grocery store play area are both excellent…
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Grounds access is free and the mansion interior costs about $12 for adults and $7 for kids ages 6-18, with under 6 free. The grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk and offer one of the best views of Mount Hood and the Portland skyline. The hiking trails through Forest Park that connect to…
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Browsing is free and the store occupies an entire city block with a dedicated kids section on the first floor called the Rose Room. Open daily 9am-9pm making it one of Portland’s most flexible indoor backup options on a rainy afternoon. The kids section has a small seating area and cozy nooks that make reading…
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Day use entry is $5 per vehicle and the park is open daily from 6:30am to sunset year-round. The Sandy River beach areas are a huge hit with kids in summer — bring water shoes as the riverbed is rocky and the current can be swift so stay in the calm shallow coves. Old-growth Douglas…
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Rockaway Beach is free to access and is one of the only ocean beaches within New York City limits, open daily during summer from 9am to 6pm for supervised swimming. Skip the central beach blocks 7-12 on peak summer weekends — head to blocks 14-17 for more breathing room. Do not miss the Rockaway Taco…
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Admission is $5 per person or $10 per vehicle. The crater trail is about 1.6 miles round trip with steep switchbacks and a narrow tunnel near the summit. Reservations are required in advance through the Hawaii DLNR website, so book before you arrive. Skip the summit attempt with kids under 6 as the final stairs…
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Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 4-12, with kids under 4 free. The paved path to the waterfall is about 1.5 miles each way and fully stroller-friendly, making it one of the best walks on Oahu for families. At the end you can swim in the waterfall pool, so pack swimsuits…
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Admission runs about $40 for adults and $27 for children ages 3-12, with toddlers under 3 free. This is the go-to indoor backup on Maui when it rains or when the sun is too intense for little ones. The walk-through shark tunnel and open-ocean tank are absolute showstoppers that even babies respond to. Allow 2…
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Parking is available at several resort lots with validation options, but street parking fills fast so arrive before 9am. The water here is generally calm on the northern end near Black Rock, making it ideal for young swimmers and snorkelers. Rent snorkel gear from a nearby shop for around $10 to $15 per set to…