Region: North America
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Park entry is $35 per vehicle and valid for 7 days, making it excellent value for a multi-day Big Island visit. The Kilauea Overlook and Thurston Lava Tube are the two must-do stops for families and can both be done in under 3 hours. The lava tube trail is paved and stroller-accessible, though it gets…
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This iconic black sand beach is free to visit and has a large paved parking lot with clean restrooms. Sea turtles haul out on the sand here regularly and rangers ask visitors to stay at least 10 feet away, which is a great wildlife lesson for kids. Swimming is not recommended due to strong currents…
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Admission is $19 for adults and $11 for children ages 3-12, with kids under 3 free. The zoo is set on the edge of Kapiolani Park and is almost entirely shaded by enormous tropical trees, making it one of the most comfortable outdoor activities on Oahu even in summer. Strollers are welcome throughout and the…
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Twin Falls is the first and most accessible stop on the Road to Hana and is a great choice for families who want a taste of the jungle without committing to the full day-long drive. Parking is $10 at the farm stand lot and the trailhead features cold fresh fruit smoothies that kids love. The…
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The Waipio Valley Lookout is completely free and offers one of the most dramatic views in all of Hawaii, with a 2,000-foot valley, black sand beach, and waterfalls visible from the parking area. No hiking is required at all, making this perfect for families with toddlers and strollers since the viewpoint is right at the…
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Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12, with kids under 6 free, making this one of the best value educational stops on the Big Island. The living history farm is a restored 1920s Japanese coffee farm and the guided tour lasts about an hour with hands-on activities like picking and pulping…
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Suggested admission is $28 for adults and $16 for kids under 12, but you can pay what you wish. Open daily 10am-5:30pm with extended Friday hours until 8pm. Skip the Space Show add-on for kids under 5 — it can be overwhelming and dark. Do not miss the massive blue whale in the Ocean Hall…
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Admission is $16 per person for ages 1 and up, free for children under 1. Open Thursday through Sunday 10am-5pm, with extended summer hours. Skip the gift shop on the way out — it is a meltdown waiting to happen. Do not miss the World Brooklyn neighborhood exhibit and the hands-on water play area which…
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Prospect Park is completely free to enter and open year-round from 5am to 1am. Skip driving and take the B or Q train to the Prospect Park station for an easy arrival. Do not miss the Audubon Center boathouse, the Long Meadow for open running, and the Prospect Park Zoo nearby for a small additional…
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Admission is completely free and the park is open daily from 7am to 10pm in warmer months. Skip the southern end near Hudson Yards on busy summer weekends as it gets extremely crowded. Do not miss the 10th Avenue Square overlook or the wildflower plantings along the northern stretches near 30th Street. The path is…