25 Places to Visit With Your Kids Before They Get Too Big

6. The Florida Aquarium, Florida: Kids will love the outdoor water park featuring a 24-foot pirate ship with water cannons and a wave tunnel. The aquarium also has more than 20,000 plants and animals, and interactive elements include photos with baby alligators.

7. Niagara Falls: Take a ride on Maid of the Mist or dine at the Top of the Falls Restaurant. The whole family will love the panoramic views.

8. Botanical Gardens: For picturesque family photos, head to your nearest botanical garden. Children will love seeing the vibrant flowers and running barefoot on the grass.

9. Santa Monica Beach, California: For a beach getaway, head to Santa Monica. When your children are tired from their sandy adventures, head to the piers for a Ferris wheel ride.

10. Golden Gate Bridge, California: Make a pit stop at the Golden Gate Bridge if you take the family to San Francisco. The three-mile-long bridge is walkable and has been declared one of the New Wonders of the World.