Things to do with kids
The activity day is half the trip. We picked the five to six experiences in each destination that actually land with families — by age fit, by honest pricing, by whether it's worth the day.
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Quintana Roo, Mexico
Things to Do in Cancun
Xel-Há All-Inclusive Eco Park · Xcaret Park (Plus Pass) · Chichen Itza + Cenote + Valladolid Day-Trip
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FL, United States
Things to Do in Orlando
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Day · Gatorland — Florida's Original Attraction · Discovery Cove (Reserved-Day, All-Inclusive)
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Quintana Roo, Mexico
Things to Do in Riviera Maya
Xel-Há All-Inclusive Eco Park · Tulum Ruins + Gran Cenote Half-Day · Akumal Beach Turtle Snorkel
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HI, United States
Things to Do in Maui
Old Lahaina Luau · Molokini Crater Snorkel (Morning Boat) · Haleakala Sunrise Guided Bus Tour
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Dominican Republic
Things to Do in Punta Cana
Saona Island Catamaran Day · Scape Park (Hoyo Azul + Eco-Adventures) · Macao Beach Surf Lesson (Domingo Surf School)
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Baja California Sur, Mexico
Things to Do in Cabo San Lucas
El Arco Glass-Bottom Boat · Cabo Pulmo Marine Park Snorkel · Camel Safari + Mexican Outback (Cabo Adventures)
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HI, United States
Things to Do in Waikiki
Diamond Head State Monument Hike · Hanauma Bay Snorkel · Polynesian Cultural Center Day
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TN, United States
Things to Do in Nashville
Adventure Science Center · Nashville Zoo at Grassmere · Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
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TN, United States
Things to Do in Gatlinburg
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies · Laurel Falls Hike · Gatlinburg SkyLift Park & SkyBridge
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CA, United States
Things to Do in San Diego
San Diego Zoo · LEGOLAND California · SeaWorld San Diego
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FL, United States
Things to Do in Destin
Destin Harbor Dolphin Cruise · Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park · Crab Island Sandbar Day (Pontoon Charter)
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SC, United States
Things to Do in Myrtle Beach
Family Kingdom Amusement Park · Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach · Broadway at the Beach
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VA, United States
Things to Do in Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg · Busch Gardens Williamsburg · Water Country USA
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CA, United States
Things to Do in Anaheim
Disneyland Park · Disney California Adventure · Knott's Berry Farm
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SC, United States
Things to Do in Hilton Head
Dolphin Watching Cruise (Shelter Cove or Broad Creek) · Island Bike Day · Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
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DC, United States
Things to Do in Washington DC
National Air and Space Museum · Smithsonian National Zoo · National Mall Monuments Walk or Bike
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WY, United States
Things to Do in Jackson Hole
Snake River Scenic Float Trip · Wildlife Safari Tour (Grand Teton / Yellowstone) · National Museum of Wildlife Art
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NC, United States
Things to Do in Outer Banks
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Climb · Corolla Wild Horse Tour · Wright Brothers National Memorial
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AZ, United States
Things to Do in Scottsdale
Desert Botanical Garden · OdySea Aquarium · Sonoran Desert Jeep Tour
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NY, United States
Things to Do in New York
American Museum of Natural History · Central Park Day (Zoo + Carousel + Open Space) · Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry
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