We're always on the hunt for a city, country, or vacation destination that makes families feel at home—where locals think a chatty kid is kinda cute, not a burden, and parks and playgrounds are a priority rather than an afterthought. Portugal is fantastic for families, with Lisbon locals in particular going out of their way to bend down to say hi to your toddler, or get you to the front of the line. (Bonus: Pregnant women also get their own reserved parking spaces in Portugal.) This list is a primer to family-friendly places to stay, eat out, play, and shop in the coastal capital city; we got great tips from the teams at the Lisboans and Martinhal Family Hotels and Resorts, each suggestion a winner. Here, to start, are 11 tried-and-true things to do with kids in Lisbon.