If you haven't already planned a late spring or summer trip for your family, now is the perfect time to start planning your family vacation. Maybe you want to jump in the car with your spouse and kids and head out for an adventure, or perhaps you want to call your brothers and sisters and get together with nieces and nephews for a larger gathering. Either way, summer is a fun time to take a family vacation. What are some of your favorite family vacation spots?
Below are some of my favorite family-friendly destinations that you may not have considered:
Hershey, Pennsylvania - Hershey, PA is a town built around fun and chocolate. This is an exciting family destination, just an hour and a half from Baltimore and about three hours from New York City. Hershey is a lot of fun for a weekend family trip. Hersheypark is a great amusement park with water rides and roller coasters. It is open daily from May 23 through September 8 with weekend hours in early May and late September. And there is also Hershey's Chocolate World, which is a tour ride through a chocolate factory, including samples. ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park features animals native to North America in "naturalized habitats". What started out as a home for a private animal collection in the early twentieth century was re-opened in 1978 as ZooAmerica and has become one of 50 accredited zoos and aquariums in the United States.
Wisconsin Dells - Less than 50 miles from Madison, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Dells is a popular regional destination. It is easily accessible from Chicago, Milwaukee, or Madison. Some call Wisconsin Dells the water park capital of the world. Wisconsin Dell is located along the Wisconsin River and the deep gorges the river cut over time. The area offers a beautiful setting for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking, amusement parks, and river cruises. Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park and Noah's Ark Water Park are among the favorites. In nearby Reedsburg, visit the Museum of Norman Rockwell Art, which is home to over 4,000 Rockwell creations. Ho-Chunk Casino in nearby Baraboo is a fun casino with lots of ways to play. The Casino offers great dining options, live entertainment, and resort amenities for their guests. The Ho-Chunk Wellness Center offers workout facilities, swimming pools, and more.
The Outer Banks - North Carolina's Outer Banks are a string of barrier islands that run along the Carolina Coast. The Outer Banks are more than 130 miles in length and are home to many incredible vacation spots for your family vacation. Visit towns such as Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, and Kill Devil Hills, or head for the rustic Hatteras Island. Be sure to visit Roanoake Island as well, England's first attempt to colonize the New World that ended in the mysterious disappearance of the would-be settlers in 1587. Ideally set along the Atlantic Coast and offering shelter most of the year, the Outer Banks offer lots of opportunities for beachcombing, swimming, watersports, sportfishing, birdwatching - the Outer Banks are a wonderful destination for outdoor enthusiasts. This is a fun place for your family vacation.
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Posted by: | July 10, 2009 at 10:02 PM
great article! It's wonderful for families to know about the travel options available to them in the U.S. Of course for families, finding the right accommodation is always the first-and probably the hardest-step. I'd recommend checking out Ciao Bambino (www.ciaobambino.com), which is a comprehensive guide to family-friendly vacation properties in the US and Europe. It really makes finding the right lodgings easy.
Keep up the great work!
Posted by: Lucia | April 16, 2008 at 01:29 AM
great article! It's wonderful for families to know about the travel options available to them in the U.S. Of course for families, finding the right accommodation is always the first-and probably the hardest-step. I'd recommend checking out Ciao Bambino (www.ciaobambino.com), which is a comprehensive guide to family-friendly vacation properties in the US and Europe. It really makes finding the right lodgings easy.
Keep up the great work!
Posted by: Lucia | April 16, 2008 at 01:28 AM