Take a scenic ferry ride to Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at Ayala Cove, then hike around the island for panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline. Also, read story of a lady lighthouse keeper on the island.
Read more…Summer in San Francisco: Free & fun for kids
This summer, San Francisco offers a variety of fun things to do with kids, all free,
Listen to world music, watch circus, theater and dance performances, walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, explore two museums about ships and the Gold Rush, take a walk around Land’s End Coastal Trail.
Read more…New York City: Parks to Stay Cool
Visiting New York City with kids this summer, be prepared for hot weather. Manhattan has lots of super parks with water play areas to cool off. Here’s some of our favorites.
Read more…Summer 2022 – Entrance Reservations for National Parks
This summer, some national parks require a day-use or timed entry reservation. Other national parks require reservations for car parking, driving on certain roads through the park, or hiking on popular trails. Tips to plan your visit.
Read more…Tips for Venice
Tips for Venice with kids – arrival from the airport and train station, day tickets for waterbuses, timed entrance for St. Mark’s Basilica, exploring the city but avoid getting lost, disadvantages of strollers, self-service laundromat, best family hotels and apartment rentals.
Read more…Stay Overnight at the Airport
Planning international flights this summer, take a direct flight, reserve a hotel overnight at the airport, continue your trip the next day. Airport travel tips and best family hotels at London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris Charles de Gaulle, New York JFK, Washington Dulles, San Francisco and Los Angeles Airports.
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