There are many wonderful Children's Museums that also have spaces for the toddlers, who are often overwhelmed by the bigger kids and their enthusium. One that comes to mind is the San Jose Discovery Museum, in San Jose CA - they have a room set up for the little ones and their parents, there are toys and exhibits that are age approiate and the kids over 5 can't come in so the little ones don't get pushed away from the toys (at least not as often:) ) There are also materials and resources for parents in the room. I was there on a visit in May and it looked like several of the kids there come on a regular basis, they seemed to know the staff and the other kids. Which to me was a good sign that the locals thought the room was a great place to go. Good Luck Chrissie Devinney Mom to an almost 1 year old - ps the definition of toddler that I am familiar with is a child who is walking (or toddling) that is still in diapers or is not yet in school.