56Doable with Planning
New York City
United States
Americas
NYC is challenging — street level is fine, but the subway will break you.
Best stroller: Compact
Aruba
Oranjestad
70/100Beach Resort Bliss📊 Medium confidence
Aruba's capital is flat, modern, and resort-friendly — one of the best Caribbean stroller cities.
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Bring your stroller
This city is stroller-friendly. Lightweight strollers work best.
Key Factors
- •Generally manageable
- •Lightweight stroller recommended
Watch Out For
⚠️San Nicolas
📋 The Bottom Line
Oranjestad is a compact, flat city with modern infrastructure that makes strolling surprisingly easy. The main shopping streets and waterfront areas are well-paved with good sidewalks. Resort areas like Palm Beach have excellent paths. The main challenge is limited public transit — you'll need a rental car or taxi to get between areas. Arubans are extremely family-friendly and welcoming.
Quick Facts
Overall Score70/100
Best StrollerLightweight
Biggest ChallengeSan Nicolas
Data Quality📊 Medium confidence
Gear Recommendations
- 🎒Lightweight stroller with large sun canopy
- 🎒Portable fan — trade winds help but it's still hot
- 🎒Beach wheels attachment if you plan beach days
- 🎒Insulated bottle holder for hydration
Score Breakdown
Smooth Surfaces8/10
Smooth, paved paths
Flatness9/10
Flat and easy
Public Transit4/10
Limited accessible options
Elevators & Ramps5/10
Elevators hit-or-miss
Family Facilities6/10
Good facilities in main areas
Space & Comfort7/10
Manageable, some busy spots
Family Welcome8/10
Locals love kids!
Neighborhood Guide
🟢 Where It's Easy ✓
- •Linear Park - Paved waterfront path, modern and flat
- •Palm Beach strip - Resort area, wide sidewalks, shops
- •Renaissance Mall - Modern, air-conditioned, elevators
- •Main Street (Caya G.F. Betico Croes) - Pedestrian-friendly shopping
- •Eagle Beach - Hard-packed sand near parking, flat access
🟡 Where You'll Struggle ⚠
- •San Nicolas - Older area, rougher sidewalks
- •Natural Bridge area - Rocky terrain, no paths
- •Some older residential streets - No sidewalks
- •Arikok National Park - Rugged trails only
🎒 When to Bring the Carrier 👶
- •Natural Pool area (rocky, off-road only)
- •Arikok National Park trails (dirt paths, rugged)
Parent Wisdom
❌ What Parents Wish They'd Known
- ✕No real public transit — budget for taxis or rental car
- ✕Resort areas are spread out — walking between them is far
- ✕Beach sand is soft — stroller wheels sink
- ✕Cruise ship days make downtown extremely crowded
- ✕UV is intense year-round — sunscreen and shade essential
⭐ Parent-Recommended Spots
- ★Butterfly Farm - Shaded, flat paths, toddler-friendly
- ★Linear Park Waterfront - Best stroller path on the island
- ★Renaissance Mall - Cool indoor escape with shops
- ★Baby Beach - Shallow calm water, flat access
- ★Palm Beach Walk - Wide sidewalks, restaurants, sunset views
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44Challenging
San Francisco
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Americas
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Best stroller: Rugged
80Compact Stroller Paradise
Amsterdam
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Amsterdam is stroller paradise — flat terrain and everyone yields to wheels.
Best stroller: Compact
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