Our family travel guides across the United States, from Arizona and California to Colorado, Texas and Wisconsin.
Duck Donuts and The Donuttery are two of our favorite donut stops in Huntington Beach. Here is how they compare on freshness, toppings, price, deals and vegan options, and which one wins for our family.
We had breakfast at The Original Pancake House on Adams Avenue in Huntington Beach. The portions were huge, most of what we ordered was excellent, and the history of the place turned out to be just as interesting as the food.
We have been to Huntington Beach many times over the years. This guide covers the pier and Main Street, where to park and what it costs, the beaches north and south of the pier, sunsets, and where we like to eat.
Fire Pho is a small pho spot on Edinger Avenue near Bella Terra in Huntington Beach. We tried the Fire Bowl and the Kindling Bowl, and both were excellent. Here is what to order, prices and what to know before you go.
We stopped at The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Irvine after Activate Games. Here is what we ordered, what it cost, how big the portions are, and how the staff handled our son’s food allergies.
If you're planning a trip to Estes Park with kids, most of your time will probably go to Rocky Mountain National Park. But where you stay, how you get there from Denver, and where you eat shape the whole trip. We spent three nights in Estes Park in mid-July with our...
If you're planning a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park with kids and want big mountain views without a hard, all-day hike, this is the plan we used. We spent two days in the park in mid-July with our 10-year-old. One day was the Trail Ridge Road scenic drive up to...
Sri Lankan food is one of the most underrepresented cuisines in the United States, which makes Rice N' Spice in Anaheim a genuinely rare find. It has been the only Sri Lankan restaurant open in all of Orange County since it opened in 2016, and it is one we keep coming...
Houston is a city that rewards families willing to plan their day well. We had one full day to work with during our Texas road trip, and we came away with a clear sense of what the city does well and how to structure a day that works for everyone. We started with...
Space Center Houston is the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center and one of the most impressive family attractions in the country. We visited with our 10-year-old on a busy spring weekend and spent just over three hours there — which felt like the...
San Antonio is one of the most family-friendly cities in Texas and an easy day trip from wherever you are staying in the region. We spent two days exploring downtown during our April 2026 visit, covering the Alamo, the River Walk, a Go Rio boat tour, and three very...
If you are a Hyatt Vacation Club member looking for a San Antonio base, Wild Oak Ranch is one of the most talked-about properties in the HVC portfolio. We used our HVC points for a two-night stay in April 2026 and came away with a clear picture of what this resort...
Why La Jolla Cove Is Worth Stopping For If you are planning a trip to San Diego with kids, La Jolla Cove should be on your list. It is free, it is accessible, and it delivers the kind of close-up wildlife encounter that you honestly do not expect to find just off a...
This post contains affiliate links. If you book or buy something through our links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we have personally used or genuinely believe in. Wisconsin Dells calls itself the Waterpark Capital of...
When the weather in Wisconsin Dells is not cooperating, or you just want a break from the waterparks, Tom Foolery's Adventure Park at Kalahari is the obvious next move. We spent a Saturday afternoon there with our son and one of his friends, and three hours flew by...
If you're looking for a sit-down Mexican restaurant in Wisconsin Dells that goes well beyond the usual Tex-Mex playbook, MarAzul Mexican Bar & Grill on Broadway is worth a closer look. We stopped in for dinner on a Friday night during the off-season and walked...
2311 N Murray Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211 We went to Smokin' Jack's Barbecue on Milwaukee's East Side to celebrate a birthday on a Sunday evening in March, and it ended up being one of the better meals we've had in the city in a long time. The Murray Ave location is...
We have been to Activate Games Tustin four or five times now. Here is what a session costs, why 90 minutes is the best value, how the coin rewards and leaderboards work, and how to plan a visit with kids.
We visited Universal Studios Hollywood on a Wednesday in mid-January as a family with one elementary-age child. This wasn’t our first visit, and that actually helped—we knew what usually goes wrong, which made it easier to appreciate when almost nothing did. If you’re...
Sedona is famous for spectacular hikes, but you don’t need to tackle another long or strenuous trail to enjoy the landscape. If you want beautiful views, short walks, scenic drives, cultural stops, and relaxing experiences that let you soak in the scenery without...
We recently stayed three nights at Hyatt Vacation Club at Piñon Pointe in Sedona and were impressed with the property overall. This is a villa‑style resort that worked well for our family and served as a great base for hiking, dining, and walking around Uptown Sedona....
When planning our Sedona trip, we had a long list of hikes we wanted to do. Some big, some shorter, and some we knew we might need to play by ear once we were actually there with our 10-year-old. What we ended up doing on one of our favorite days was two very...
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