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The Best Things to Do With Kids in US Cities
Kid-friendly does not have to mean boring for adults. These are the family activities in ten US cities with the best reviews from people who brought children: hands-on museums, boat rides, zoo tickets and tours that keep short attention spans busy.
How we pick: rating 4.5 or higher, at least 100 reviews, no audio-guide apps, transfers or rentals; up to 3 per city, ordered by rating weighted for review count. Prices are current "from" prices checked on September 27, 2026.
Orlando
The 3 top-rated picks in Orlando, from $37 per person. More things to do in Orlando →
San Diego
The 2 top-rated picks in San Diego, from $57 per person. More things to do in San Diego →
Chicago
The 3 top-rated picks in Chicago, from $39 per person. More things to do in Chicago →
New York
The 3 top-rated picks in New York, from $38 per person. More things to do in New York →
Washington DC
The 3 top-rated picks in Washington DC, from $60 per person. More things to do in Washington DC →
Boston
The 3 top-rated picks in Boston, from $36 per person. More things to do in Boston →
Seattle
The 3 top-rated picks in Seattle, from $29 per person. More things to do in Seattle →
Philadelphia
The top-rated pick in Philadelphia, from $89 per person. More things to do in Philadelphia →
Atlanta
The 2 top-rated picks in Atlanta, from $36 per person. More things to do in Atlanta →
Questions people ask
What age works best for guided tours?
Walking tours suit ages 8 and up; under that, boat rides, zoos, hands-on museums and hop-on hop-off buses win.
Do kids pay full price?
Most attractions have child tickets 20–40% cheaper; many tours are free under 3 or 5. The listing shows the age bands.
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Wondering what tours cost where you are going? See the Tour Price Index: median prices in 50 cities.