Don't fret if your preteen's birthday has rolled around and you realize he or she has outgrown the bouncy house circuit. There are plenty of party options on Long Island specifically for this age group. Discerning tweens know what they like, so we've rounded up a list of awesome party spots that will impress this picky crowd.

From zip lines to fashion shows, these tween birthday bash ideas at cool Long Island spots fit the bill for that special day. Call the venues for the most up-to-date pricing information.

Got a not-so-little kid? You'll want to take a look at our guide to tween and teen fun on Long Island for exciting things to do. And for more birthday party ideas, check out our Long Island party guide.

If you haven't been to Greenville, SC, think of it as a place where quaint Southern charm meets family-friendly fun. Greenville's fabulous walkable downtown area is anchored by Falls Park on the Reedy with gorgeous waterfalls, a cool suspension bridge, and sprawling grassy areas for running and picnicking. Add to that yummy Southern fare, plenty of kid-approved activities, and mild weather, and you've got yourself an easy, memorable family vacay.

Read on for our list of 25 fun things to do in Greenville, SC with kids, including family-friendly hotels and restaurants in Greenville. For more family vacation ideas from Florida to California and beyond, check out our Family Travel Guide.

When you're looking for the best hot chocolate in Boston, whether it's to warm up after swooshing down the local sledding hill or just hoping to satisfy your seasonal sweet tooth, you don't just want a boring powdered mix. You want the good stuff. The great stuff. Hot chocolate bombs and melted chocolate with local, organic milk. Luckily, we know exactly where to find the best hot chocolate in Boston. The stuff worth indulging in.

So, gather the family, pull off those mittens, and sip on some sweetness at one of these places—from Boston to the North Shore—serving up the season's most delectable drink. If you need something sweet to go with that drink, check out our favorite Boston-Area Donut Shops. Or, if a nor'easter is hitting and you can't leave the house, get our Easy, 5-Step Recipe for Hot Chocolate Bombs to make at home.

Long Island is so much more than a New York City suburb. Boasting miles of beautiful coastline, numerous outdoor activities, and a rich history, this region of the Empire State is a fantastic place to visit. So whether you are looking to put your toes in the sand with a great book or get your blood pumping riding roller coasters, we’ve got you covered with some of our favorite things to do. 

Despite the frigid temperatures, there's no shortage of fun outdoor adventures in NYC for the entire family to enjoy. Don't let the chill in the air stop you and your crew from getting out and about this winter! Make time to discover all the incredible ways to keep busy and get moving during the winter months in New York City with these fun outdoor adventures.

We've rounded up 20 fun outdoor places to play this winter. Find more all-seasons fun in the great outdoors in our Guide to Parks and Playgrounds.

New Jersey has something for everyone: 130 miles of shoreline, amazing kid-friendly museums, cool zoos and aquariums, gorgeous parks and playgrounds, and much more. If a trip to the Garden State is on your agenda, read on for the top 25 tourist attractions in New Jersey. Even if you're a native, you might find some new kid-friendly things to do in these picks.

We love LA! There are SO many things to do in Los Angeles with kids for visitors and native Angelenos alike. Whether you're visiting Los Angeles for the first time, or have guests in town who don't know where to start, we've gathered a list of all the top attractions in LA for families with kids. You'll find history and culture in just about every neighborhood of the city from Santa Monica to Echo Park—it's impossible to see everything in just one visit. But with this handy list, you'll know where to start and just what to do with kids once you're there.

Looking for more kid-friendly activities in Los Angeles? Check out our Los Angeles Visitors Guide for Families, which covers everything from the Best Hidden Gem Beaches to 12 Disneyland Hacks Locals Know to Where You Can Get Free Admission for Kids—and so much more.

Take it from the locals (that's us)...Philly is hands-down one of the best cities in the country for families to visit. Out-of-towners will find tourist attractions in Philadelphia with history unique to the birthplace of America, along with sprawling green space, world-class museums, theme parks, and more. 

With so many things to do in Philadelphia for kids, we've narrowed some favorite family fun spots to our top 30 picks. These are the best kid-friendly activities in Philly from the heart of Center City to the suburbs, whether you're lucky enough to live here or are just enjoying Philly for a brief stay. So grab a hoagie and run like Rocky, because families love the City of Brotherly Love.