Mountain Tops – Family Vacations with Altitude.

MountainTopsLandingPageThe same marvelous family friendly winter skiing destinations offer an array of interesting options for fun during the warmer months. Alpine destinations have unique vacation personalities from bare-bones camping to the pure luxury. They combine arts, theatre, festivals, shopping, museums, outdoor adventures, wildlife experiences and sometimes tennis or golf as a bonus. Imagine trail rides, campfires, stargazing, hiking, geochaching, biking, rock climbing and paragliding. Enjoy a day at a spa; rise above it all in a hot air balloon; picnic on a mountain top. (Image provided by Smuggs Resort in Vermont.)
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California/Nevada: Lake Tahoe and Reno, Family Vacation Ideas – Fishing, Sailing, and the Comstock Silver Lode.

Reno, Carson City as well as both North and South Lake Tahoe provide families on vacation with days packed with summer recreation, and nights featuring cowboy stories and awesome Shakespeare under the starts. With miles of trails to ride and hike plus kayaking, canoeing, sailing, fishing, and golf at more than 50 spots in the area – it’s all about fun outside. [Read More]

Alabama: Leesburg, Chesnut Bay Resort - Weiss Lake, Cherokee Rock Village and Sequoyah Caverns.

Located in the mountains of Northeastern Alabama Chestnut Bay is a serene and quieting place; an ideal place to unwind and regroup. Perched on the shores of mirror-like Weiss Lake, the family friendly resort provides families comfortable lake houses and poolside villas outfitted to create a home-away-from–home atmosphere. Surrounded by lush forest lands and bird songs, cloaked by starry nights and cool mountain air, the resort offers guests an easy-paced vacation complete with lake toys, and fishing poles. [Read More]

Vermont: Stowe, Trapp Family Lodge Summertime Family Vacation Fun - Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Music.

Escape to the Green Mountains of Vermont for and energizing family vacation. Hike, swim, play tennis, go mountain biking, practice yoga, and enjoy spa time. Enjoy family time and feel rested, refreshed, recharged, and reconnected. [Read More]

California: Lake Tahoe, Resort at Squaw Creek – Delivering Summer Magical Memories and Oodles of Family Fun.

A summer celebration similar to the annual Magical Memories festivities that take place every winter season has been created for summer guests. The new themed weekends run from July 10 through August 30. [Read More]

California: Lake Tahoe, The Resort Squaw Creek Family Fun - Mountain Hiking, Golf, and a Waterslide.

Ride on an exclusive chairlift; swim in one of three heated pools; slide down a 120-foot water slide; play 18 on a championship golf course; bike along the Truckee River bike path to Tahoe City; trails around Squaw Valley's peaks; spend the day at the spa; ski, skate or sled once the snow arrives. [Read More]

USA/Canada: Shell Vacations Hospitality - Great Summer Family Vacation Spots.

Summer fun includes guided hiking in Whistler; horseback riding near Crotched Mountain Resort; ziplining at Ontario’s Carriage Ridge; surfing on Oahu; golfing in Arizona; cowboy stories in Texas, and poolside fun in Las Vegas. There really is no end to the fun. [Read More]

Vermont: Starksboro, Camp Common Ground Celebrates Families.

Imagine a vacation place that provides all of the fun of a summer camp but it is not just for kids. Imagine a place to share the fun with your the kids; a place to explore, hike, splash and play while someone else takes care of the details. [Read More]

Tennessee: Gatlinburg, Timber Tops – Vacation Cabins Made for Family Fun.

It goes without saying Gatlinburg is a terrific summer family vacation spot – cool mountain air, spunky shops, trendy restaurants, and oodles of ways to have fun. And to maximize freedom, the ideal family vacation base is a mountaintop cabin. [Read More]

Vermont: Stowe, Topnotch Resort & Spa – Family Vacation Fun - Tennis, Hiking, and a Spa Time.

Summer in Vermont’s Green Mountains provides oodles of ways to enjoy family time surrounded by natural beauty and friendly people. Hike along tree shaded mountain trails or test your mountain bike skills; engage in a game of tennis or try in-line skating; ride horseback or go fishing. Better yet just relax and get on Green Mountain time. [Read More]

Vermont: Highgate Springs, Tyler Place Family Resort - All-inclusive Summer Vacation Fun.

Known for independent flair and extraordinary children's programs, The Tyler Place combines a feeling of nostalgia with cutting-edge resort facilities creating a vacation atmosphere that renews families, reignites marriages, and restores the natural fun and charms of childhood on the shores of Shipyard Bay on Lake Champlain. [Read More]

Colorado: Aspen, Family Vacation Ideas - Hiking, Rafting and Aspen Theatre in the Park.

Surrounded by breathtaking beauty this historic mining town offers families oodles of summer vacation options. Aspen known by reputation as a luxury Colorado ski resort destination makes vacationing in the summer easy. Enjoy the clear cool mountain air; sleep late; take in a play at the Opera House; hike, bike or discover the Fairy Caves with the kids. Aspen has the good stuff for families. [Read More]

Tennessee: Sevierville, Comfort Inn Apple Valley – Family Fun in the Smokies.

Spacious, comfortable and in the heart of the Smokies, the award winning staff is known for friendliness and Southern hospitality creating the ideal atmosphere for a stress free family vacation. [Read More]

West Virginia: Oak Hill, ACE Adventure Center, Rafting, Kayaking, Biking, Climbing, Hiking, Rappelling and Zip-lining – Family Adventures Made Easy.

Imagine one family vacation spot tucked away amid a forest but within footsteps of a slew of day adventures - a place where all you have to do is arrive, check in and your family adventure vacation fun begins. [Read More]

New Hampshire: North Conway Red Jacket Resorts – Cool Mountains, Kahuna Lauguna Waterpark and a Spa.

Both Fox Ridge and Red Jacket Mountain View Resort are nestled in the heart of the Mt. Washington Valley amid the beautiful White Mountains. The surrounding area provides copious family vacation options for fun including Mt. Washington Auto Road, Story Land Theme Park and the White Mountain Trail. And, the new indoor Kahuna Laguna Waterpark at the Red Jacket Mountain View is now open. [Read More]

New York: Greene County, Catskills Family Vacation Ideas, Butterflies and Bears, Splash Parties, and a Farm Adventure.

Imagine a family vacation spot with golf, tennis, bowling, hay rides, fishing, stargazing, horseback riding, hiking, drive-in movies, bowling, mountain biking, mountaintop picnics, farm adventures, and a waterpark. Add to that farm fresh produce markets, awesome ice cream, delicious German pastries and tasty Black Horse Farm pies. You are imagining Greene County in the family friendly Catskills. [Read More]

Colorado: Estes Park, Rocky Mountain Highs.

I remember the day we first met. It had just finished raining, and the clouds were breaking up as they crawled across the Mummy Range of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Her dark brown hair reflected the morning light giving it polished, copper-like appearance. I walked slowly up to her, not knowing what to say. I let out feeble “good morning” like a first grader greeting his teacher for the first time. Admittedly, I was intimidated by her looks, her size. Her name was Mary. She was pushing seven feet tall, had four legs, wore a saddle, and she was to be my companion for the next two hours. [Read More]

California/Nevada: Lake Tahoe and Reno, Family Vacation Ideas with Teens – Summer Lake Kayaking, Mountain Hikes, and Cool Shakespeare.

From hiking and backpacking to mountain biking, kayaking and sailing, the choices are endless. Try horseback riding or go fly fishing; arrange a boat tour or ascend in a hot-air balloon; escape by jeep or relax at a spa, summer in the mountains at the lake is the best. [Read More]

West Virginia: Lansing, Class VI River Time on the Gauley and the New with Kids.

West Virginia is a surprising place filled with awesome natural adventures, affordable sleeping places and quirky one-of-a-kind restaurants. Mostly mountains, trees, friendly people and best of all crazy rivers with world-class white water, it makes an ideal family vacation spot. And any family vacation in West Virginia should include a few rapids if only to give your kids bragging rights. Class VI river runners offer terrific options for river time with kids. [Read More]

New York: New Paltz, Mohonk Mountain House.

Families looking for a vacation spot that offers old-fashioned charm, extraordinary service, and activities for kids, will find Mohonk Mountain House delivers on all points. The historic Victorian castle transcends the centuries meeting the varied needs of contemporary families. It is a naturally fun vacation place. [Read More]

USA: Mountains West, Family Camps Just for Fun.

Having fun with the kids while someone else takes care of the details, that is the basic idea of family camp. From square dancing to storytelling family camps offer memory making experiences with or without green Jello. Hike a rocky mountain path; try river rafting with the kids; watch elk graze at sunset or count stars from a cozy sleeping bag. Make one-of-a-kind memories. [Read More]


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Francestown, New Hampshire: Crotched Mountain Resort

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Resort at Squaw Creek

An all-season mountain resort a great place for family vacations. Enjoy our Mountain Buddies™, our comprehensive children's program. [Read More]

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Sevierville, Tennessee: Comfort Inn Apple Valley

Southern hospitality and family fun in the Smokies with 10% savings of your stay! Walk out our back door and take in the aroma of the apple orchard, to the left is the Little Pigeon River running alongside our hotel. Relax and enjoy a picnic on the bank of the river. [Read More]

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Hudson Valley, New York: Greene County Catskills Summer Fun

Take your family on a vacation that won't break your budget but will still deliver memories for a lifetime. [Read More]

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Pigeon Forge Vacation Packages

Our Vacation Packages offer action-packed family fun travel all year round! [Read More]

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Pigeon Forge Cabins, Condos & Chalets

Whether you’re looking to get away with friends or your entire family, Pigeon Forge offers a variety of cabins, condos and chalets that will fit the size of your clan. [Read More]

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North Conway, New Hampshire: Red Jacket Fox Ridge Resort

Pure fun! You are invited to our waterpark any time. [Read More]

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North Conway, New Hampshire: Red Jacket Mountain View Resort and Spa

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