Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas is a unique family destination in several ways. It's America's only urban national park, meaning it's accessible from the city's busy downtown and free to visit. And while there are plenty of cool hiking trails, the big draw to Hot Springs is its water. Pools of the steaming geothermal spring water can be seen within the park, and families can stroll along Bathhouse Row where generations of people (including gangster Al Capone) came to soak in for medicinal purposes.  

Outside of the national park, there are plenty of kid-friendly attractions in Hot Springs, from an interactive science museum to a gorgeous botanical garden. Read on for our guide to visiting Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, including itinerary ideas, where to eat, and lodging near the park. Check out our US National Parks Family Travel Guide for more parks to visit with kids, including our top-ten list of family-friendly national parks.

There is so much for families to love about Myrtle Beach, a vacation resort on South Carolina's Atlantic coast. Nicknamed the Grand Strand because of its 60-mile stretch of gorgeous beaches, this area is known as a sunny surf-side retreat and a golfer's paradise

But while the natural beauty of the coastline and the premier golf courses don't disappoint, there's also a ton of fun to be had off the sand (and the green). Myrtle Beach has lots of interactive museums, animal adventures, shopping destinations, and kids' activities for all ages. Add to that some great restaurants (particularly if you love seafood or barbecue) and hotels with unique amenities and you've got yourself an awesome family vacation.

Here are 32 things to do in Myrtle Beach with kids, from the popular Myrtle Beach Boardwalk to family-friendly Myrtle Beach resorts and hotels. Our Southern US Family Travel Guide has more great places to visit down south, including other South Carolina cities like Charleston and Columbia.

Crayola Experience Orlando is a theme park made for kids who love art! Inside this 70,000-square-foot space, you'll find enough creative play opportunities and colorful hands-on activities to keep your family busy all day (including a giant, crayon-themed playground). We were at Crayola Orlando for four hours and still didn't get to all of the 27 exhibits! Tickets cost about $30 dollars per person, making the Crayola Experience a bargain compared to other Orlando theme parks and attractions. The age range of visitors at Crayola Experience Orlando runs the gamut, from infants to teenagers, so tap into your inner child and get those creative juices flowing...here's your guide to the Crayola Experience Orlando!