Top 50 Family-friendly Attractions in United States
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Top 50 Family-friendly Attractions in United States

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  • Universal Studios Hollywoodtop_1
    󰺂10
    7468.05
    Los Angeles.Universal City
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Thrilling roller coaster & movie scenes
    󱓊Explore Hogwarts Castle and experience the magical world
    󱨠Saved by 3594 users󱨠3894 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    caroline0108caroline0108

    Having visited Universal Studios in Osaka, Beijing, and Singapore, I'd say Universal California is a bit dated and too small, lacking the immersive experience of Universal Studios Osaka. The themed areas are too close together, making it easy to get lost in the crowd. A 2-day pass isn't necessary outside of peak season. There are practically no lines, the longest being 5-10 minutes. With the buy-one-get-one-free tickets, I only got in around noon each day, making it a bit of a waste to spend an extra night at Universal Studios. Also, although I went during Halloween, Halloween tickets had to be bought separately, and without them, you had to leave the park by 6 PM. Next time, I'll try Universal Orlando.

  • Universal Orlando Resorttop_2
    󰺂10
    12448.9
    Orlando.Universal Studios Area
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Choose any of three parks
    Thrilling & exciting 3D rollercoaster
    󱨠Saved by 788 users󱨠882 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    、银河~、银河~

    On the last day of Universal Studios Florida's Halloween event, the lines for the haunted houses were terrifying, 30-45% longer than expected. It was infuriating! Universal sold a huge number of express passes and priority guided tours, leading to a lot of customers cutting in line. The Halloween atmosphere on night was great, like a giant escape room! The first one or two haunted houses were okay, but after a while, you get used to them and don't have a strong reaction anymore. The NPCs in the haunted houses wear masks, not makeup, which makes it less authentic. At Universal Studios, bring a crossbody bag. Small lockers are free, while large lockers cost $3 for 30 minutes. Don't come to Universal Studios for Halloween in the last few days—the lines are outrageous!

  • Walt Disney World Resorttop_3
    󰺂10
    13240.15
    Bay Lake.Disney World Resort
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Parade & fireworks at Cinderella's Castle
    󱓊Four theme parks & two waterparks
    󱨠Saved by 1003 users󱨠574 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    、银河~、银河~

    I highly recommend Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, Epcot is also good, Hollywood is the least impressive. The Magic Kingdom's fireworks display is spectacular, even on weekdays. Magic Kingdom, Hollywood, and Epcot all have fireworks shows. Hollywood has two types of fireworks shows: a Mickey Mouse water show and a fireworks display of the building's signboard. Animal Kingdom doesn't have fireworks; the Tree of Life light show only starts at 8 PM. (See App) Overall, the experience isn't as good as Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, or Shanghai Disneyland, and I wouldn't highly recommend it! The ones in Asia are generally better!

  • Disneyland Park California
    4
    󰺂10
    10976.75
    Anaheim.Anaheim City Center
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Iconic Sleeping Beauty fireworks show
    󱓊Family-friendly parks & activities
    󱨠Saved by 2335 users󱨠1081 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    ARIEL ALCANTARAARIEL ALCANTARA

    Visited both attractions and definite the happiest place in the planet

  • The Museum of Modern Art
    5
    󰺂9.3
    1970.31
    New York.Midtown West
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Admire masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso
    Appreciate the art and nature of the outdoor sculpture garden
    󱨠Saved by 1075 users󱨠371 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Upon first seeing the original "Starry Night" on the fifth floor of MoMA, Van Gogh's swirling eddies were more turbulent than I had imagined; I could almost hear the paint roaring across the canvas. Passing through the installation art area, I was engulfed by Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room—millions of my own reflections floated and sank in points of light, instantly disorienting me. In the contemporary art gallery, Duchamp's urinal remained playfully placed, next to which lay apple cores left by visitors. Most movingly, in the rest area, I saw an elderly man with white hair copying Mondrian; his trembling brushstrokes held the lingering warmth of the 20th century.

  • John F. Kennedy Space Center
    6
    󰺂9.0
    6047.17
    Brevard County
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Experience a breathtaking space shuttle launch
    Suspended display of the Space Shuttle Atlantis
    󱨠Saved by 214 users󱨠299 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    I have always longed to be the center of this world's aerospace technology since I was a child. Today, I finally got my wish and took my family to check in. Although it was slightly less than expected, I was already satisfied.

  • American Museum of Natural History
    7
    󰺂8.9
    2345.61
    New York.Upper West Side
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊80 butterfly species freely flying
    󱓊Titanosaur fossil model & 94ft long
    󱨠Saved by 674 users󱨠437 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Stepping into the American Museum of Natural History, my gaze was instantly drawn to the enormous blue whale model—suspended from the dome of the ocean exhibit, it seemed to float like a ghost through humanity's imagination of the deep sea. In the evolutionary biology hall, I touched the tailbone of a Diplodocus fossil; the sandstone's texture seemed to hold the whispers of the Jurassic era. The most intriguing area was the primitive tribe exhibit, where children were using AR devices to simulate hunting beside Inuit elk canoes, the electronic glow and ancient harpoons creating a wondrous interplay within the glass display case. Hiding in a corner of the gem hall to see the amethyst geode, the clusters of crystals glowing softly in the darkness, like a dream from Earth's slumber.

  • USS Midway Museum
    8
    󰺂8.6
    3049.29
    San Diego.Downtown San Diego
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    󱨠Saved by 212 users󱨠879 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    It's worth a visit. Parking is charged at $10 for two hours. The second floor, the flight deck, and the hangar are open to the public. Many veteran volunteers are available for conversation and photo opportunities. Various retired fighter jets are parked on the first floor, some of which you can board and experience. Free headsets are available for tour guidance, but please specify in advance that you want a Chinese-language tour. After disembarking, walk about 10 minutes to the other side to see the Kiss of the Century.

  • SeaWorld Orlando
    9
    󰺂8.3
    7115
    Orange County.SeaWorld Area
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰌌Dolphins & killer whales watching
    4 thrilling roller coasters await
    󱨠Saved by 293 users󱨠266 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    、银河~、银河~

    The all-day meal pass is a great deal; you'll be stuffed. I ate four meals that day (a la carte prices in the park are much higher, 20%-45% more than at Disneyland). It's open for 12 hours a day, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. On the day I went, there was a 5-minute fireworks show in the evening, with plenty of fireworks, comparable to Disneyland's Magic Kingdom. There are six roller coasters, especially the stand-up roller coaster, which is very fun. Although the roller coasters are very high and the slopes are very steep, the speed actually decreases during the descent, so you won't experience a strong feeling of weightlessness. I recommend watching the orca, dolphin, nighttime music show, and ice show – all are quite good!

  • SeaWorld San Diego
    10
    󰺂8.2
    6575.51
    San Diego.Misson Bay / Loma Heights
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Dolphin & sea lion show
    See Shamu's amazing 2-ton show
    󱨠Saved by 259 users󱨠322 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Overall, this place is pretty good. But compared to Hang Lung, it might be a little different. Generally speaking, there are fewer people on weekends or holidays, and there are fewer performances. Some facilities will not be open when it rains or the weather is bad. In short, it's up to you to choose.

What Family-friendly Attractions are there in United States?
These are all Family-friendly Attractions in United States:Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Park California, The Museum of Modern Art
What are some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in United States?
Some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in United States include:Universal Studios Hollywood:4.8, Universal Orlando Resort:4.8, Walt Disney World Resort:4.7, Disneyland Park California:4.7, The Museum of Modern Art:4.7
At what locations in United States can Family-friendly Attractions in United States be found?
The Family-friendly Attractions in United States are mainly located in:Universal Studios Hollywood:Los Angeles, Universal Orlando Resort:Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort:Bay Lake, Disneyland Park California:Anaheim, The Museum of Modern Art:New York
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