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30 Most Romantic Things To Do In Charleston, South Carolina 2022

This article collects the best date ideas and romantic things to do in Charleston for couples based on major travel, blogs, reviews , and social media stories.

Family & Parenting | Kids

The Best State Park for Kids in Every State

The best state park in every state. These are the perfect spots to visit during COVID as they won't have the crowds that the national parks do.

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12 Month-By-Month Day Trips For The Year Ahead In South Carolina

Create memories that'll last a lifetime with this month-by-month list of wonderful day trips to take in South Carolina in 2020.

News | News

Grunion Run In Santa Monica: Look, Don't Touch This Month

Grunion Run In Santa Monica: Look, Don't Touch This Month - Santa Monica, CA - It's "look but don't touch" spawning season for the small silver fish. Area experts discuss why this is the best time to see them in action.

Visual Arts | Art!

18 Free Online Museum Tours To Enjoy Without Leaving Your Couch

Culture up your day without leaving the comfort of your home with these free online museum tours from around the world.

Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting

How to Make a Paper Airplane: 5 Stunning Methods | WIRED

"The Paper Airplane Guy" John Collins shows us how to fold planes that do loops, flap their wings, and fly world-record distances.

Family & Parenting | Parenting

5 art-focused activities parents can do with their kids at home

These simple, low-mess projects help to keep kids’ minds off technology while providing quality time together.

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Best Bike Paths for Kids in Los Angeles, CA

Whether your kids are newly-minted two-wheeled warriors or still rocking the training wheels, visit one of these awesome bike trails in LA.

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7 Games You Can Play Online With Friends and Family | Mental Floss

From unique takes on trivia to a pandemic-themed puzzle game, here’s how to keep your family game night going during quarantine.

Science & Technology | Science

Cooped Up at Home? Help Scientists Spot Penguins from Space or Seek Out Galaxies - Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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Online Classes and Activities You Can Do During Quarantine | Mental Floss

From virtual field trips to free workout classes, here are the best ways to stay busy while social distancing.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

L.A. Chefs Offer Recipes, Online Cooking Classes

Nguyen Tran of Starry Kitchen and Lauren Koeppe of Create Hospitality are here to help you cook at home (and interact with people online while you do it).

Entertainment | Entertainment

Rise Up Climbing Get High All Day

Rise Up Climbing in Lynchburg, VA offers over an unforgettable indoor rock climbing and bouldering experience. Fun, family-friendly and affordable.

Family & Parenting | Kids

Ten Really Cool Places For Geeks & Nerds To Visit In Los Angeles - Your Mileage May Vary

A while back we wrote about places in New York City that would be perfect for geeks and nerds. Of course, the Big Apple isn’t the only place with such locations; Los Angeles has more than its share of stuff for geeks and nerds to enjoy… Eighty Two Eig

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Kid-Friendly Haunted Houses

From historical landmarks to places where staircases end in the ceilings, discover these real-life mystery houses!

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43 Awesome Things To Do This Weekend in L.A. (9-20-2019 to 9-22-2019)

This weekend in L.A. from Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 22 features The Queen Mary Night Market, Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day, Dino Fest at NHMLA, Oktoberfest at Eagle Rock Brewery, The Barnsdall Art & Craft Fair and MUCH more.

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Epic Corn Mazes Across the Country

Nothing says fall activty better than a wander through a corn maze.

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Best Children’s Museums in Los Angeles

Looking for the best kids museums? These family-favorite museums are some of the best in the world and luckily, in Los Angeles.

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Best Train and Railroad-Related Attractions in Los Angeles for Kids

Los Angeles has many train-related attractions. Here you'll find the best places in LA to take your train-crazy kid.

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

28 Totally Fun Things To Do in L.A. This Week You Need to Know About (3-18-19 to 3-22-19)

This week, from Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 22, features The Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Celebration, Secret Gardens of Forest Lawn Glendale and more.

Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices

Giving Yourself Time to Love the Things You're Doing

As it turns out, my French lessons were so much more enjoyable when I took the pressure off myself.

Family & Parenting | Kids

Best Ski Resorts for Kids

Discover the best beginner ski resorts to get your kids in on the action and you on the slopes.

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19 Holiday Light Displays That Sparkle All Season

Get inspired by these lightacular homes and festive neighborhoods. The best places to see Christmas lights in the greater Los Angeles area.

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Museum of illusions - Top Los Angeles Attraction for the Whole Family

Museum of Illusions is the premier place to enjoy 3D optical illusions in Los Angeles. Located on the famous Hollywood Boulevard, this LA museum is sure to please visitors of every age. Tourists who are looking for fun places in LA should add this to thei

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What to Do with Kids in Santa Monica, CA

From world-class views of the stars to checking out some stellar aviation history, here are 30 of our favorite things do, west of the 405.

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Epic Corn Mazes Across the Country

Nothing says fall activty better than a wander through a corn maze.

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Free things you can get at Disney - Business Insider

Disney World and Disneyland vacations can be pricey, but luckily there are some things you can get for no charge. Here's a list of things you can get for free at the Disney parks.

Family & Parenting | Kid's

Best Family Activities To Do in Los Angeles | Fun With Kids in LA

We bring you the best of LA for kids and families. There are so many things to do with kids in Los Angeles. Museums . Theme Parks. Farms . Indoor & Outdoor Playgrounds . Mommy & Me Classes, and much more. Keeping little ones entertained is easy wi

Entertainment | Star Wars

Everything You Need to Know About Disney's New 'Star Wars' Attraction

Disney's new 'Star Wars' land attraction is coming soon to a theme park near you!

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Things to Do in Mar Vista with Kids

From coffee and bowling to farmer's markets and time travel trinkets, Mar Vista should be on your bucket list of places to visit with kids.

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Water Safety Tips Every Parent Needs to Know

Before you head out into the water this summer, be sure and read up on the top ways to prevent drowning and injury in the water.

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Tiny Homes Perfect for Vacation Rentals

Go small on your next family trip and try out these amazing tiny home vacation rentals.

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Best New Rides & Attractions Opening in 2018

These amusement park rides and attractions are worth the trip!

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50 Best Children’s Museums in U.S.

The best children's museums in the country feature interactive exhibits where kids want to linger, playing is encouraged, and learning is a part of the fun.

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15 Dazzling Holiday Trains to Take Before They Grow Up

For all who truly believe, we’ve rounded up the best North Pole and Santa-packed train rides across the country.

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Coolest Kid Friendly Water Slides Across the Country

Do your kids love water parks? With summer here, plan a family vacation to one of these incredible water parks across the country.

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National Summer Programs for Families

During the summer, finding challenging and exciting activities to keep kids busy can be harder than completing in American Ninja Warrior.

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Best Community Pools for Los Angeles Families

When your backyard splash pool just doesn’t cut it anymore, check out these clean, local, convenient LA Community pools to take a plunge.

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The 10 Best Bikes for Kids Right Now

Flip through the following photos to find the best one for your little mover. Then, put on your helmets and hit the road!

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Edible Science Experiments for Kids

Give their curious minds a boost with these 15 exciting and edible experiments.

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Best Animal Attractions Around the Country

From exotic preserves to animal sanctuaries and protected environments, we've found amazing animal experiences in every part of the country

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15 Perfect Paper Crafts

Sometimes all you need is paper! Check out these paper crafts for guaranteed fun.

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19 Cardboard Box Creations That Will Blow Your Mind

These cardboard box transformations are so cool you'll have as much fun making them as playing with them.

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Best Indoor Rock Climbing Gym in Los Angeles

California's biggest indoor rock climbing gym just opened near LAX, and it’s the spot where kids can climb, hop and race to the top of walls

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17 Easy Science Experiments for Kids

Try these 17 super simple and fun kid-friendly science experiments at home.

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Where to Go Ice Skating in LA

Ice skating rinks in LA are offering a winter wonderland for the whole family! Find our picks for the best kid-friendly rinks in Los Angeles

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Snow Day LA for the Whole Family

Check out this "snow park" that is now open a few miles from Downtown Los Angeles.

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Top Family Activities for all 50 States

Discover the ultimate list of what you need to do and see with kids in each state.

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Perfect Playdates for After-School Fun

Uh-oh. It's your turn to host the playdate and you're fresh out of fresh ideas. We've got your covered with these cool outings!

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Dive Into Fun at LA’s Most Awesome Aquariums

See a shark, touch a turtle, oogle octipi! Here are our favorite places for kids to get interactive with marine life in LA.

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Best Outdoor Swimming Holes in Los Angeles

From the Rock Pool in Malibu to Eaton Canyon Falls, Los Angeles has plenty of swimming water-holes to help you beat the heat this summer.

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9 Only in LA Things You Gotta See to Believe

Chicken boys and giant clown ballerinas can only be found in the City of Angels. See what other local silly sights delight young explorers.

Family & Parenting | Kids

Bike Riding Lessons That Get Little Riders Rolling

Check out our favorite places in LA that offer bike riding lessons to kids (minus the tears or fears) and get your mini-cyclist rolling in no time!

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A Foodie Paradise For All Ages: The New Smorgasburg LA

Sure, it's the hottest new foodie spot in town, but should you bring the kids? (Hint: resoundingly, YES!)

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50 Fun Summer Activities for LA Kids

Need a few ideas to keep kids entertained during these long, lazy summer days? Check out Red Tricycle's list of fun summer activities here!

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2 Summer Spots for Picnic, Play & a Serenade

Summer nights at LACMA and Descanso each offer two chances a week for families to picnic, play and catch a concert.

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Everyone Walk the Dinosaur!

Check out the Los Angeles Dinosaur exhibits with your Super Silly Sauruses!

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Now Open for Summer: The Adventure Playground

We know where to hammer & build, climb & slide and get muddy & messy this summer: The Adventure Playground in Huntington Beach!

Family & Parenting | Kids

Minecraft Mania: Pixel Perfect Parties & Play in LA

If you've got a Minecraft fiend, these amazing camps, classes and parties are the be all to "ender" all!

Miscellaneous | Fun Stuff

15 Forgotten Summertime Activities We Need To Bring Back | Mental Floss

Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy the sunshine. Ditch your TV, shut down social media, and go outside.