This series is dedicated to celebrating family travel across the US, helping you plan epic road trips, find the best places to camp, and build itineraries around the most family-friendly spots in the states.
Much of the information here is pulled directly from our editors and writers who are giving you their “go to” places. Huge thanks as well to everyone who has helped share their family travel info via social media. To follow along, use the hasthtag #MatadorKids. Happy Kids Day!
The City Museum in St. Louis has a 10-story slide. Adults are allowed to go down it, too.
Read on to see for yourself why you need to get a camera — whether it's yours, an old phone, or a cheap point-and-shoot — into your kids’ hands today:
Make learning actually come to life at these 19 engaging and educational destinations:
It’s about building fun and positive memories, not proving a point.
"I drink alone. To be fair I'm technically drinking with my kids, but still."
If one has to pee, y’all have to pee. Nothing can drive a parent to their breaking point faster than a kid doing the potty dance 5 minutes after you pull away from the rest stop.
16-year-old filmmaker Kasha Slavner breaks it down: "We live in a diverse world and we need to learn to appreciate our differences and our similarities."
The US has an abundance of awesomely family friendly destinations and attractions. Here are 20 of them:
Hit the road on a family adventure:
Every bit of wilderness on the planet is impressive, but some places are special for unique reasons.
Tent camping with your family can be one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever have as a traveler. Do it this summer:
Seriously, your parents have to break at some point.
It can be tough, but with a little bit of preparation, traveling with an ADHD kid can be an awesome experience. Here's how.
Take this insta-inspiration from Instagram for your next outdoor family adventure.