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Canals, lawns and views into the zoo make this perfect for a slow picnic day with plenty to look at.

Family rooms and a neighborhood location near parks make this practical when you want space outside the tourist core.

The elephant house, polar bears and huge playground make this an easy full day even if the kids lose interest in animals.

Wooded paths and hills feel wilder than the formal park next door, especially good for kids who want to explore.

Dark underground reservoirs filled with changing installations make this feel mysterious and completely unlike a normal gallery.

The old brewery setting and rooftop spaces give older kids something interesting while parents get a stylish neighborhood stay.