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Article #17: Can you really enjoy your vacation and entertain your kids at the same time?

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In the past, when couples with young Avila Adobe - the oldest house in Los
children wanted to go on vacation, they'd Angeles. And if there's one museum you
often send their kids to grandma and should visit with your kids while in Los
grandpa's house; this ensured that they Angeles it's the La Brea Tar Pits which
got to spend some quality 'alone time' houses the largest and most diverse
together. However, today's fast-paced assemblage of extinct Ice Age plants and
world - which often requires both parents animals in the world.
to work - calls for family vacations to New York City is another fantastic place
include the little ones. More and more to take your family on holiday; kids will
couples are choosing to take their young be amazed by the tall skyscrapers and can
children on vacation with them rather even climb their way to the top of the
than carting them off to grandma and Statue of Liberty. Family-friendly
grandpa's. attractions in New York City include the
However, this means that a lot more New York Hall of Science, the Bronx Zoo
planning needs to go into vacations: what and the American Folk Art Museum, which
sorts of activities can you and your kids offers self-guided scavenger hunts.
enjoy together? Many couples envision Central Park is another popular
themselves either stuck amidst a plethora attraction, offering 800 acres of fun for
of squealing children at a carnival, or the whole family. Favourites for kids
dealing with their kids' boredom when include boat rides from Loeb Boathouse
visiting attractions more suited to and the Central Park Carousel. There's
'grown-ups.' Can you and your spouse even storytelling at the Hans Christen
really feel like you're on vacation and Anderson Statue during the warmer summer
entertain your kids at the same time? Of months.
course; and rest assured that there are There are also countless galleries and
loads of family friendly destinations to exhibits in New York which are perfect
choose from. For starters, why not for children and parents to explore
introduce your kids to the splendours of together: the Children's Museum of the
a city tour? Arts, for example, offers hands-on
A big city like Los Angeles, for creative activities to encourage the
example, has a great deal to offer child's imagination, while the Brooklyn
families with kids. Attractions such as Children's Museum, started in 1899, holds
Universal Studios and Knott's Berry Farm all kinds of wonders to delight children
provide perfect daytime leisure - from live pythons and elephant bones to
activities, such as rides, shows and musical instruments with which visitors
tours that are guaranteed to keep the can play. The New York Aquarium on Coney
little ones entertained. Disneyland is Island is another popular family
also nearby, and is sure to thrill kids attraction, with 10,000 species of marine
and give parents a chance to relive their life to explore.
memories of favourite Disney movies and And while in New York, why not take
characters. Griffith Park is another advantage of the fantastic theatre scene?
popular family attraction, encompasing an There are many family friendly musicals
observatory, a zoo, a miniature train and to see, such as Beauty and the Beast, The
more amidst a 4,000 acre park. Moreover, Lion King or Wicked. With such fantastic
the beach is never far off: head to Santa attractions, you and your family are
Monica, Malibu, Zuma or Laguna Beach to guaranteed a memorable trip.
build a sandcastle, swim or catch some When it comes to finding accommodation
California sun. for your holiday, there are countless
If you'd like to incorporate a bit of options to choose from. Many hotels are
culture into your vacation, take your specifically suited to families, with
kids to Olvera Street in downtown Los large suite-style rooms, and you'll often
Angeles, where they can sample some find special deals on offer.
authentic Mexican cuisine and see the






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