La Diperie Gainesville

The walkable one: restaurants and sights are a stroll away, which older kids love. Only some rooms have the sleeper sofa, so pick carefully.

Handmade ice cream in scoops, with toppings to pick. A dessert stop rather than a meal.

A roomy patio and board games to play, so dessert can turn into a round of something with your kid.

A historic theatre with acting, improv and storytelling classes for kids and teens, so an older kid can go from watching a show to being in one.

A deli with a simple grilled cheese for kids, so the picky eater is covered while you get a real sandwich.

A sit-down Mexican spot with a proper kids' meal, so a small eater gets something plain while you have the burrito.