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Ain't It Grand
1,000 Islands may be more popularly known merely as a salad dressing—and to enthusiasts of this aquatic region in New York, that's perfectly okay.
Family Travel Survival Guide: New York City
To the uninitiated, the Big Apple can seem so…well, big. Let our travel expert show you how to successfully tackle the greatest city in the world—without losing your sanity.
Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz (NY)
New York's Best Family Resorts
When Winter Comes A-Callin'
Dog Sledding, Ice Skating, and Snowmobiling
The Top Ten U.S. Roadside Attractions
Make getting there part of the fun by dropping in (or re-routing to) one of these ten fantastic, weird, wonderful, and surprising roadside attractions.

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Trip Ideas

Five Great Family Escapes
Adirondack State Park, New York

Practical Advice

Family Travel Survival Guide: New York City
To the uninitiated, the Big Apple can seem so…well, big. Let our travel expert show you how to successfully tackle the greatest city in the world—without losing your sanity.
One Last Time
Escaping on one last vacation before giving birth should be a rite of passage for all expecting couples. Here's how to make it happen.
Playing It Safe
Tout, scam, trickery, pickpockets, or downright theft—any one of 'em can turn a trip of a lifetime into a lifelong lesson. Here's how to avoid bad experiences.
Single Parent Family Travel Guide
Traveling with your kids can be fulfilling but also overwhelming at times, especially if you’re the only adult in the group. Here are some tips on how to keep your cool as a single parent on your next family vacation.
Family Travel Survival Guide: San Diego, CA
A So Cal native provides a guide to the best the city has to offer families.

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Gear

Squishy Bowls
Portable, packable dining ware
‘Tis the Season
The Family Traveler
Breaking the Mold
Leave the hand-me-down gear inherited from distant relatives in the Goodwill box and opt for some of the industry’s best in kid’s ski and snowboard apparel. Because as long as they’re warm, they’re happy.
Beyond the Mini-Van: Family Road-Trippin' Essentials
Make the next family road trip even easier with this can't-miss list of indispensable gear items.

Fitness

Fat Boy Slim
outside
Fight those calories: Choose bananas, not Big Macs, for the road

Attractions

Empire State Building

At 34th St
350 Fifth Ave
New York, New York

Description:

It took 60,000 tons of steel, 10 million bricks, 2.5 million feet of electrical wire, 120 miles... Read More

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Empire State Building

At 34th St
350 Fifth Ave
New York, New York

Description:

It took 60,000 tons of steel, 10 million bricks, 2.5 million feet of electrical wire, 120 miles... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended

Lake George Steamboat Company

Steel Pier
Lake George, New York 12845

Description: The Lake George Steamboat Company offers a variety of Cruises on their 3 large cruise ships, The... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended