ABC City Guides for Kids just named its picks for the Top Seven Family Destinations for 2012 — just in time for spring break!
1. Pittsburgh, Pa.
If you and your kids are a fan of exhibits, visit the Heinz History Center, the Carnegie Science Center or the Andy Warhol Museum. For the more outdoorsy types, ride the Duquesne Incline and view the city from above.
2. Atlantic City, N.J.
Although known for its adult-oriented fun, the city offers plenty for families as well. They can visit the Absecon Lighthouse, Steel Pier or the Ripley Museum, as well as the Boardwalk and the beach, both of which are home to fresh, saltwater taffy.
3. Times Square, N.Y.
Families can visit sights such as the Hershey and M&M super stores, the giant Ferris wheel inside Toys ‘R’ Us and the Gazillion Bubbles Show on Broadway.
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4. Chicago, Ill.
Try to visit the infamous windy city during the Taste of Chicago Festival in the summer. For other vacation ideas, head to Museum Campus, Navy Pier, the Art Institute, Lincoln Park Zoo, Lake Michigan and Wrigley Field.
5. Philadelphia, Pa.
Make culture an adventure for the kids by racing up the Art Museum steps and creating a city sculpture scavenger hunt, stopping at Franklin Institute and Mummers Museum along the way.
6. Louisville, Ky.
Feed everyone at Lynn’s Paradise Cafe after a day spent touring The Louisville Slugger Museum, Churchill Downs, Ali Museum and Louisville Stoneware factory and gallery.
7. Washington, D.C.
Stop by during the Cherry Blossom Festival and make sure to hit The Smithsonian Museum, the International Spy Museum and the Newseum while you are there. www.kidstravelguides.com
