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In addition to fun attractions, other city criteria included a range of family-friendly accommodations and easy-to-navigate public transportation. Affordability was also a key consideration, as 40 percent of parents polled found the toughest part of a city vacation was \"finding a family-friendly hotel that fits the budget.\"

\"Family-friendly hotels come in a number of shapes and sizes,\" said Lissa Poirot, executive editor of Family Vacation Critic. \"When looking for a family-friendly hotel in a city, specifically, location is everything. A hotel that's near various attractions and restaurants is always a plus, or at least one that's near transportation to those places.\"

Poirot also noted that diverse room configurations and amenities \"like an in-room fridge, breakfast included, welcome kits for kids, and milk and cookies at bedtime\" can go a long way toward currying favor.

When it's time to hit the streets, planning ahead is always the best way to avoid a stressful situation.

\"All cities have budget-friendly options,\" said Porot. \"For families looking to plan an affordable city trip, we've put together city getaway guides that offer itinerary suggestions, planning tips and a number of activities that families can do for free, or at a low cost, while visiting.\"

What do you think, readers? What city would you designate the best for family-friendly travel?

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