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The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) elevator trains, referred to as the 'L', has eleven lines that travel through specific parts of the city in all directions. Station stops from the Midway Airport (orange line) and the O'Hare International Airport (blue line) make it easy to get to downtown Chicago. Evanston, Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Rosemont, Skokie). Depending on the time of day and where you are going, you may be exposed to those who are homeless, addicted, or have a mental illness.

Play under one of the most fascinating trees in Hawaii Sprawling nearly two miles, climbing more than 60 feet in the air, and made up of 16 trunks, the crown jewel of Lahaina town is the mammoth banyan tree at its center. While you’re bound to spot a whale tail from Maui’s shores during Hawaii’s Whale Season (December through April), your kids will undoubtedly deem seeing them up close an unforgettable experience. Kids 8 and up will relish the opportunity to paint their own souvenir at the uber-fun event that is Island Art Party. Check out our guide for planning a multigenerational trip to Hawaii and the best things to do in Hawaii with kids.

This sports bar sits in a 100-year-old building, but the crowd is young. Opened in 2004, the bar's big screens have been the center of attention during the most memorable sports moments of the last 16 years. Forty-five draft beer lines and a vast collection of bottled beer means there's something to quench everyone's thirst: that's over 300 different beers from around the world! From the kitchen, the quesadillas are a must-try, and the Korean wings are so spicy they're almost addictive.

No visit to Franklin Institute is completed without beating your hearts simultaneously with the Giant Heart’s rhythm. The inner walls of Giant Heat carry hand-painted red blood cells. The Train Factory will reveal about steam engines, where you can play with Newton's laws and physics at Sir Isaac's Loft. , Amazing machines to know what’s inside all the machines, and The Holt & Miller Observatory to observe through telescopes.

The Dutch Village is more suitable to be visited by families because there are many entertainment options. You can see Dutch architecture from the 1800s, wear wooden shoes, and dance to the beats of traditional Dutch music. You can also learn about the cooking methods of Dutch and how Dutch wooden shoes are made along with information about the pottery and cheese industry of Holland. You can explore the entire Dutch Village in 4-5 hours and all of the facilities are included in the admission fee.

The Dutch Village is more suitable to be visited by families because there are many entertainment options. You can see Dutch architecture from the 1800s, wear wooden shoes, and dance to the beats of traditional Dutch music. You can also learn about the cooking methods of Dutch and how Dutch wooden shoes are made along with information about the pottery and cheese industry of Holland. You can explore the entire Dutch Village in 4-5 hours and all of the facilities are included in the admission fee.

As the first stop off the Mayflower, it’s also laden with American history, A lot of distinguished people have made Cape Cod their home at one point or another, but Henry David Thoreau was the only one to write about it, saying “ There are plenty of great hotels on Cape Cod, but to get the full experience, you may want to check out the inns, B&Bs, or houses on the beach as there’s nothing better than the New England seaside aesthetic. The primetime to visit Cape Cod is between Memorial Day and Labor Day, as that’s when the weather is the most optimal for a beach day. Some of the national parks’ best spots are Race Point Beach (at the very tip of the peninsula) for an incredible sunset and Marconi Beach for its immense forty-foot sand cliff.

From the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame to national parks aplenty, enjoy music, the arts, and foodie finds in these surprising sleeper cities that are great for a weekend getaway or road trip. Downtown is home to a free art museum, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and arguably the prettiest grocery store ever (Heinen’s inside the Cleveland Trust Rotunda). Where to Stay in Omaha Like Cleveland, Milwaukee is about as coastal as the Midwest gets, with beautiful Lake Michigan beaches lining the city (spoiler: it still feels like an ocean because you can’t see the other side). You may know Columbus for its college football dynasty, but the city wants you to know it for its cultural phenoms such as LEGOLAND, Short North Arts District, German Village, and the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, the only place in America which honors all veterans.

Enjoy all the thrills of a theme park Theme parks might seem like an easy choice for a vacation with kids, but there are different parks that appeal to all ages. Our favorite big cities have to be: Chicago (because we lived there for 14 years and it’s just awesome), Phoenix (because it’s massive and there’s so much to do in the area), and San Diego (tons to do outdoors and lots of sunshine). If your family loves National Parks, be sure to check out the best national parks for families around the world. Our family has always enjoyed the state and National Parks, and would recommend the newest National Park, West Virginia’s New River Gorge.

The Valley shuttle is an open air bus that takes you to some of the most iconic Yosemite sights: Tunnel View, El Capitan, Half Dome, and Lower Yosemite Falls (there is also a bus to Mariposa Grove in the summer). Moonlight Valley Floor Tour takes visitors to Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall and more. We booked our tour in the Visitor’s Center in the Half Dome Camp early in morning on the day of the tour (the Centers are open year around in the Valley and seasonally in other areas of the Park). The Junior Ranger Program (for kids ages 7-13) as well as the other special kids’ activities, are offered in the Half Dome Village and throughout the rest of the park.