And when you live in Portsmouth that's an easy task – because there’s so much that makes this city a brilliant place to call home.
As many now turn to staycations we asked our readers whereabouts in Portsmouth they love to visit with their families.
Here are 19 of their suggestions – and they all look rather lovely, if we do say so ourselves.
You can visit our website's new Staycation section here. If you’re heading out further afield you can also check out our suggestions of things to do in the rest of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

. Clarence Pier
Sophie Howard and Kelly Wright both said Clarence Pier, its rides and amusements are places they love to visit with family. Photo: Andy Hornby Photography (www.PerfectExposure.Me)

. Baffins Pond
Diana Clark said Baffins Pond is one of her go-to spots with family. Photo: Deborah Croker

. Southsea Rose Garden
Southsea Rose Garden was a popular suggestion from readers as a great place to visit family. Photo: Your View

. Canoe Lake
Canoe Lake, in Southsea, is somewhere reader Mike Jackson used to love taking his children. Photo: Habibur Rahman

. Portsmouth Point / Spice Island
Many people suggested visiting Portsmouth Point, also known as Spice Island, in Old Portsmouth, with the family. Photo: Sarah Standing

. Portsdown Hill
Phil Bennett said he enjoys a stroll to the top of Portsdown Hill with the family. Photo: Mark Cox

. Hilsea Lines
Christine Flynn recommended a lovely walk around Hilsea Lines with the family. Here's an aerial view of the beauty spot. Photo: Mark Cox

13. Langstone Harbour
Timothy Harbour suggested a visit to Langstone Harbour and the nearby People's Memorial. Photo: Mark Cox

14. Milton Locks
Milton Locks was a suggestion made by a few readers who enjoyed visiting the beauty spot with family. Photo: Albie Somerset

15. Southsea Rock Gardens
Southsea Rock Gardens were a great suggestion made by Solvita Miles. Photo: Debz Croker

16. Southsea Bandstand
For obvious reasons it's been a while since we've heard music here, but Southsea Bandstand was tipped as a great spot for the family by Maureen Davis. Photo: UGC