Budapest with kids was such a pleasant surprise for our family. We spent four days in Budapest with our 2-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter, and it ended up being a very enjoyable city to explore with small children. We found plenty of outdoor spaces, good playgrounds, easy walks, interesting cultural stops and enough kid-friendly breaks to keep everyone going.
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Conic Hill Walk with Kids: What to Expect
The Conic Hill Walk is a short but steep family-friendly hike starting from Balmaha in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. It follows part of the West Highland Way and rewards hikers with amazing views over Loch Lomond, its islands, and the Highland Boundary Fault.
Ireland Packing List for Families: What to Pack
Packing for an Ireland family vacation requires careful thought, often choosing function over fashion. During our three-week family road trip through Ireland, we learned that the key to a successful trip is being prepared for the elements. Our kids were 4 and 6 years old during our summer adventure, and our Ireland packing list focused on practical outdoor gear, flexible layers, and high-quality waterproof clothing rather than dressy outfits.
10 Best Things to do in Ireland with Kids
After an amazing 3-week Scotland road trip with kids, we were excited to spend just as much time exploring Ireland as a family. As with most of our trips, we weren’t just looking for the obvious sightseeing stops, we wanted to find the best things to do in Ireland with kids that mixed history, scenery, castles, coastal walks, beaches, cycling routes and easy outdoor adventures.
Ireland Road Trip with Kids: A Family-Friendly Itinerary
The land of leprechauns, four leaf clovers and rainbows, you’ll never forget a family trip to Ireland. Unfortunately, we didn’t find any leprechauns or four-leaf clovers, and by the end of our three-week road trip around Ireland with kids, we had only seen one rainbow. While we expected the first two, the third one was a bit of a surprise, but regardless, we still found visiting Ireland with kids to be a phenomenal experience.
Dublin with Kids: Family Activities, Tips & Itinerary
There are so many things to do in Dublin with kids, making it a wonderful place to visit as a family. We visited Dublin in summer with our kids, aged 4 and 6, and found it easy to enjoy a good mix of outdoor activities, cultural pursuits, and kid-friendly stops without feeling like every day had to revolve entirely around the children.
Things to Do in Cork with Kids: 2-Day Family Guide
With many excellent parks and attractions, there are plenty of reasons to visit Cork with kids. There are tons of family-friendly things to do in Cork, Ireland’s second largest city, and it’s conveniently located near some of the country’s top destinations, including Blarney Castle, Killarney National Park and the Dingle Peninsula. This makes Cork a great place to begin your family adventures in southwestern Ireland. All of this, coupled with the fun things to do in Cork with kids, landed it a spot on our list of Europe’s most family-friendly cities.
Cycling the Gap of Dunloe with Kids: What to Expect
One of the best things to do in the Killarney National Park with kids is the Gap of Dunloe. The Gap of Dunloe is an incredibly scenic, narrow mountain pass which separates the Purple Mountains from MacGillycuddy’s Reeks (the highest mountain range in Ireland).
Torc Mountain Hike with Kids in Killarney
If you are looking for a fun family adventure in Killarney National Park, try the Torc Mountain hike with kids. We did this hike with our kids and found it to be a fun mix of easy walking, steep climbs on boardwalks and rock steps up to the summit.
Best Things to do in Killarney National Park with Kids
Killarney National Park is a nature lover’s paradise. It’s home to some of Ireland’s highest mountains and its largest remaining semi-natural woodlands. Nestled within this natural wonderland is a chain of beautiful lakes, an abundance of wildlife, and plenty of family-friendly activities.