Joanna James
Ranked among Thailand's top beach hotspots for those travelling with children, Pattaya is a dream destination for families. Here are some of the must-experience locations that should be in every family holiday itinerary.
Home to the world's one and only theme park by the Cartoon Network, no visit with your kids to the beach capital would be complete without exploring this wonderland and splash centre. Home to everyone's favourite cartoon characters from hit shows on the Cartoon Network, kids and adults can have a grand old time interacting with the likes of the Powerpuff Girls and Adventure Time's Jake. Halloween or the month of October is the perfect time of year to visit this theme park laden with water attractions and 9 shows. Older children will relish the chance to take part in Intergalactic Racers while the globe's first themed monster water park ride Humungosaur is another reason to visit this massive enclosure.
All kids love pizza but how often do they get the chance to create their favourite meal from scratch? Pizza Plaza Pattaya allows kids and adults to do just that by providing nothing but the pizza dough on a wooden plate with a whole host of fillings and toppings including cheese, tomato puree, sausages and more. Kids can have a go at crafting their very own pizza before popping it in the oven for a few minutes and then enjoying the taste of their creation. The Pizza Plaza Pattaya not only serves pizza but also a host of other delicious meals for the whole family including lasagne, soups and salads so it is the perfect dining hub in Pattaya.
Reputed to be among the largest indoor playgrounds in all of Asia, Harbor Land Pattaya is a one-of-a-kind amusement hub for children of all ages. Fully equipped with massive slides and walls for climbing, the venue also houses tricycles for young kids to practice their pedalling skills. Performances by staff members in costume are also common at Harbor Land Pattaya where ball launchers and arcade games are also on-site. Restaurants and shopping hotspots are also part of the landscape so parents need not be bored while their kids have the time of their life at the playground.
Whether one is based at Avani Pattaya Resort or any other resort, a tour of the Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is often on every Pattaya things to do list imaginable. As one of the area's most popular attractions for nature lovers, this breathtaking horticultural attraction provides families with the space to unwind in style and even enjoy a picnic together. Spread out across 2.4 square kilometres, there are more than 670 native plant species occupying the space.
As one of the world's most family-friendly franchises, Thailand's only Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum is found in Pattaya. The venue is home to over three hundred bizarre and wonderful exhibits that are divided into ten galleries.
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