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Amman with children

A stroller-friendly rhythm matters more than chasing every attraction

Amman is hilly and pavements are uneven, so a baby carrier beats a stroller downtown. Parks and museums in the west are easier.

Attractions

King Hussein Park

Children’s Museum Jordan

Hands-on galleries on science, nature and the body in King Hussein Park. Closed on Tuesdays; winter hours run from 9am or 10am.

King Hussein Park

Royal Automobile Museum

Old royal cars and a racing car or two; a hit with car-mad children.

Jabal Al-Qal’a

Open ground, ancient columns and the whole city spread out below. Go early or late for soft light.

Floating at the Dead Sea

Resort beaches make the float easy. Keep water away from eyes and mouths, and limit time in the water for small children.

Parks

King Hussein Park

King Hussein Park

Amman’s biggest park, with lawns, playgrounds, walking paths and the Children’s Museum.

Ajloun, about 1½ hr by car

Ajloun Forest Reserve

Oak and pine woodland with short marked trails, a good family half-day from Amman.

Petra involves long walks on sand and steps; carry small children and plan short loops. Wadi Rum jeep tours suit all ages, but desert nights are cold, so pack warm layers.

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