We all need time away from work to spend with our families. In this economy, it’s hard to find a vacation where you feel relaxed but don’t break the bank either. Here’s our top 10 family vacation spots for the US These are great family destinations, and most offer great travel deals.
1. Walt Disney World – Orlando, Florida Disney World is a fantastic vacation for all members of the family. With 5 theme parks, 2 water parks, Downtown Disney and much more, there is something here for everyone. You will find that all of the Disney parks are very clean, well laid out, and with plenty of places to take a meal break. We have been many times and would return in a heartbeat, and our son is now 14 years old.
2. Cruise – Cruises to the Caribbean or Alaska offer you one of the best vacation experiences for your money. My family loves cruises, mainly because you can travel to many ports of call but you don’t have to unpack every time.
3. Yellowstone National Park – Wyoming Yellowstone is the best national park my family has ever visited. The park is huge but it has some of the most beautiful scenery you will ever see. We saw a lot of wildlife, including a black bear, which was exciting. In fact, my family camped here in our RV at Grizzly RV Park, but there are plenty of hotel options. One of the best we saw was Old Faithful Inn located right next to the famous geyser.
4. Hawaii – Aloha !! Hawaii is a wonderful island chain designed for tourists. Each island is different from the next, with the active Kilaeua volcano on the Big Island, the beaches of Oahu and Maui, and lush scenery on Kauai. Some of our favorite sites include hiking near Kilaeua Volcano, snorkeling at Molokini Crater on Maui, and driving on beautiful Kauai.
5. Washington DC – Washington DC is a great family vacation destination. With all the monuments, the United States Capitol, the White House, and of course the Smithsonian, there is a lot to do here. Remember, all government buildings, including all Smithsonian museums, are completely FREE. TIP: If you want to take a tour of the White House or access the galleries of the US Senate and Congress, you must reserve them in advance at the office of your Senator or member of Congress.
6. Typical ranches – Flag, Texas City Slickers here we go. If your kids love the whole cowboy and horse scene, we recommend that they consider a vacation at a tourist ranch, also known as guest ranches. In Texas, there are several located in the Hill Country, but there are ranches throughout the United States, including Colorado and Wyoming. His days are filled with horseback riding, horseshoes, trail rides, fishing, and of course eating wonderful country breakfasts and barbecue dinners.
7. Destin, Florida – Destin, Florida, has probably the most beautiful beaches in the entire continental US We would compare these beaches to Bermuda and the Caribbean. Destin is a wonderful coastal city about 50 miles east of Pensacola, Florida. The sand is bright white with clear blue water. There are many hotels, condos, and various campgrounds to choose from here.
8. Hershey, Pennsylvania – Where better to take your kids than Hershey, Pennsylvania. This is a small town east of Harrisburg that offers wonderful vacation options. The city itself is decorated with caramel kiss lamp posts and you can smell the chocolate in the air from all over the city. There is an amusement park called Hershey Park. While in Hershey, you should also consider visiting the Amish Country in Lancaster County.
9. Boston, Massachusetts – If your family is fond of history, you should head to Boston. Boston has some excellent museums like the Museum of Science, which has 500 hands-on exhibits, and the Boston Children’s Museum. You can also take the Freedom Trail or visit Faneuil Hall, which offer a view of Boston’s history. Oh and don’t forget to eat clam chowder … it’s to die for.
10. Seattle, Washington – You may not believe it, but Seattle is a great city to bring a family. Downtown is beautiful and offers some great sites like the Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and an underground tour that shows the city from below. And don’t forget there are tours of the Boeing Everett factory and the Microsoft campus.
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