Cities make great getaways — short or long — for families. They are hubs for direct flights, ample accommodations, top-notch restaurants and iconic, innovative attractions that appeal to all ages. In these cities, children (and parents) will be wide-eyed with amazement. Plus, these cities provide a touch of history, making them both educational and fun. Here, our favorite cities for family vacations, with age-specific attraction recommendations and hotel suggestions.

1. Washington, D.C.
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Best for Infants and Toddlers (0-2)
National ZooBest for Little Kids (3-6)
National Museum of Natural HistoryBest for Big Kids (7-9)
Monuments by MoonlightBest for Tweens and Teens (10-13+)
NewseumRecommended Family Itinerary
Washington, D.C. Weekend GuideRecommended Family Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown
2. Boston
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Best for Infants and Toddlers (0-2)
Boston Public GardenBest for Little Kids (3-6)
New England AquariumBest for Big Kids (7-9)
Freedom TrailBest for Tweens and Teens (10-13+)
Fenway ParkRecommended Family Itinerary
Boston Weekend GuideRecommended Family Hotel
Hotel Commonwealth
3. Seattle
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Pacific Science CenterBest for Little Kids (3-6)
Ride the Ducks of SeattleBest for Big Kids (7-9)
Theo Chocolate Factory ToursBest for Tweens and Teens (10-13+)
Museum of Pop CultureRecommended Family Itinerary
Seattle Weekend GuideRecommended Family Hotel
Sheraton Seattle Hotel
4. Las Vegas
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Fountains of BellagioBest for Little Kids (3-6)
Discovery Children's MuseumBest for Big Kids (7-9)
Adventuredome Theme ParkBest for Tweens and Teens (10-13+)
StratosphereRecommended Family Itinerary
Las Vegas Weekend GuideRecommended Family Hotel
Bellagio Las Vegas
5. San Antonio
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Best for Infants and Toddlers (0-2)
The DoSeumBest for Little Kids (3-6)
Natural Bridge CavernsBest for Big Kids (7-9)
Six Flags Fiesta TexasBest for Tweens and Teens (10-13+)
Pearl Brewery DistrictRecommended Family Itinerary
San Antonio Weekend GuideRecommended Family Hotel
Embassy Suites San Antonio Riverwalk-Downtown
6. Tallahassee, Fla.
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Cascades ParkBest for Little Kids (3-6)
Tallahassee MuseumBest for Big Kids (7-9)
Mission San Luis de ApalacheeBest for Tweens and Teens (10-13+)
Harry Smith Outdoors Kayak ToursRecommended Family Itinerary
Tallahassee Weekend GuideRecommended Family Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown
7. San Diego
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Best for Infants and Toddlers (0-2)
La Jolla CoveBest for Little Kids (3-6)
San Diego ZooBest for Big Kids (7-9)
Balboa ParkBest for Tweens and Teens (10-13+)
California Surf MuseumRecommended Family Itinerary
San Diego Weekend GuideRecommended Family Hotel
Omni San Diego Hotel
8. New York
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Of course, there's no better time to visit New York City than during the winter holidays, with the city's roster of events including the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes and New Year's Eve in Times Square.
Best for Infants and Toddlers (0-2)
Central Park ZooBest for Little Kids (3-6)
American Museum of Natural HistoryBest for Big Kids (7-9)
Luna Park at Coney IslandBest for Tweens and Teens (10-13+)
New York TV and Movie TourRecommended Family Itinerary
New York City Weekend GuideRecommended Family Hotel
Casablanca Hotel
9. Nashville
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Best for Infants and Toddlers (0-2)
Adventure Science CenterBest for Little Kids (3-6)
General Jackson ShowboatBest for Big Kids (7-9)
Grand Ole OpryBest for Tweens and Teens (10-13+)
Historic RCA Studio BRecommended Family Itinerary
Nashville Weekend GuideRecommended Family Hotel
The Hermitage Hotel
10. Chicago
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Best for Infants and Toddlers (0-2)
Lincoln Park ZooBest for Little Kids (3-6)
Navy PierBest for Big Kids (7-9)
Skydeck ChicagoBest for Tweens and Teens (10-13+)
Second CityRecommended Family Itinerary
Chicago Weekend GuideRecommended Family Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago