11 Best Places to Visit in USA for Families

9. San Francisco

Travel experts can say what they will, but we think the only way to commence a family trip to San Francisco is to head over to the Jelly Belly Factory and try every single one of the 150 awesome flavors available on site. Afterwards, lose yourselves in the many, many, many family-friendly attractions in San Francisco including the landmark Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park, the Walt Disney Family Museum, the San Francisco Zoo, the San Francisco Botanical Garden, Marine Mammal Center, California Academy of Sciences, as well as the Contemporary Jewish Museum. Don’t miss getting the kids to try the cable cars or seeing the famed Painted Ladies. Head over to the Fisherman’s Wharf to grab a bite or go shopping at Pier 39. It’s hard to believe how all these attractions (and more) fit into such a small city. And because it is small, it is easily walkable (actually, walking is preferred – traffic can be a pain in the neck)! Luckily, the city is generally under a good weather most of the year – but experts say the best time for a visit is October.