Secret Places

Secret Family Vacation Places at Family Travel FilesPopular family vacations destinations consistently deliver the fun formula and by doing so make the media’s “Best Family Vacation Spots” list each year. We know what this popular group offers can also be found at other places but without the crowds. We call them the best secret family vacation spots. Family-friendly towns, beaches, resorts, and places not pre-packaged for fun. Spots which successfully deliver the fun factor year after year yet do not make the mainstream news. Browse the master list of featured places or select a geographic region to target your search.
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Minnesota: Detroit Lakes, East Silent Resort Family Vacations with Sand Volleyball, Fishing, and Banana Boat Rides.

Imagine a cozy cabin in the woods on the shores of a sparkling lake, then add skiing, tubing, fishing, snorkeling, canoeing, swimming, and boating. [Read More]

Missouri: Hannibal, Family Vacation Ideas – Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and the Mighty Mississippi River.

Arrive in Mark Twain Territory and become part of a uniquely American vacation experience. "America's Hometown" sustains an innocent spirit of adventure by sharing in real time the remarkable stories created by Samuel Clemmons. [Read More]

Florida: Kissimmee, Earth-Friendly Family Vacation Ideas - Lakes, Airboats, and the Fish That Got Away.

Tranquil and welcoming, Lake Tohopekaliga glistened under the mid-morning sun as our group cautiously assembled on the Boggy Creek Airboat dock. Embarking took only minutes as we filed past the young captain, received headsets to protect our ears and stepped aboard. [Read More]

New Hampshire: Madison, Purity Spring Resort Summer Vacations with All the Fun Included.

Escape, relax, and make memories in the beautiful White Mountains on a lake in the woods - the perfect family vacation formula. Add Karaoke, and yoga to the family fun. What could be better? [Read More]

Florida: Crescent Beach, Family Vacation Ideas – Surfing, Biking, and Fishing.

Miles of lovely hard-packed sand make beach hiking, bike riding, and sand volleyball almost too good to pass up. When the tide is out residents and visitors drive along the ocean’s edge, sometimes parking against the sand dunes that frame the land. [Read More]

Minnesota: Otter Tail Country, Family Vacations with No Lines - Except for Fishing.

Imagine a secret family vacation spot with cabins, B & Bs, lodges and resorts tucked away in the woods by lakes and streams. A place where lakes yield fish and nights make star gazing exceptional - no schedules required, having fun is easy. [Read More]

Maine: Washington, Medomak Family Camp – Family Vacations with Rowing, Campfire Stories, and Stargazing.

If you are browsing for a summer camp for your children and the descriptions make you wish to be a camper yourself, wish no more. Share in the fun at Medomak family camp - an easy family vacation solution. [Read More]

USA: Great Lakes, Secret Family Vacation Places - Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan.

Looking for a new spot or a new family vacation idea? Imagine counting goats on a rooftop; celebrating with a fish boil in Door County; hunting for agates along Lake Superior; fishing on Lake Truman or petting a bearded lizard in Missouri. [Read More]

Virginia: Sandbridge Island – Family Vacation Time with No Schedules Needed.

We have the ideal beach house - a home away-from-home. It has room to be together and space to escape – absolutely essential with three generations including five teens and four children younger than ten. [Read More]

Southern California: Secret Family Vacation Places with Sunshine and No Lines.

Taking the kids and going off the popular family vacation grid can yield countless rewards for the whole family. With family vacations sometimes less is more because sharing time together is what a family vacation is all about. [Read More]

Northern California: Secret Family Vacation Places with Family Fun, Relaxation, and Inspiration.

Finding new places and new ways to share time is easier than it seems. Chilling out is nice to do at any age because sharing time together is what a family vacation is all about. [Read More]

Florida: Secret Family Vacation Places – Indian Rocks Beach, Crescent Beach, and Steinhatchee.

Canoe to a rookery in Indian River; hunt for shark’s teeth along the Gulf; learn to surf; ride an airboat; feed manta rays on Hutchinson Island or go scalloping in the bay. [Read More]

Florida: Anna Maria Island, A Gulf Coast Secret Family Vacation Spot.

Why is an island peninsula community of 15,000 residents on the Gulf Coast considered by many to be a “best kept secret”? For those in the know, it is affordable subtropical nirvana with Florida Keys charm of 30 years ago, spectacular sunsets, easy bike riding, friendly people, and a free local trolley. [Read More]

Idaho: Sandpoint, A Secret Family Vacation Secret Place – Fun, Care Free, Cool.

We just got back from Sandpoint – two teens, two adults and tons of fun. Sandpoint gave us the sense that we had happened upon someone else’s family reunion, and we were welcomed to join the fun. [Read More]

USA: Southeast, Secret Family Vacation Places – North Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Alabama.

We have identified a few terrific family vacation spots yet to be discovered by the masses. Enjoy the beach along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast; tap your feet to Cajun tunes in Louisiana; navigate secret caverns in Alabama; sing-a-long at a cowboy bonfire in Tennessee; walk across a swinging at Grand Father Mountain in North Carolina. [Read More]

USA: Mid Atlantic Secret Family Vacation Places – West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland.

Looking for a new spot or a new family vacation spot? Off the beaten path and plenty of fun, this year’s list of spans the gamut from earthy and adventuresome to deluxe yet family friendly. Imagine ziplining in West Virginia; discovering an old swimming hole in Virginia; collecting farm fresh eggs in Pennsylvania; boat making on the Chesapeake. This is the fun stuff but it's a secret. [Read More]

Oregon: Bullards Beach State Park, Yurt Camping.

Yurt camping family-style is one of the best-kept secrets in Oregon. In spite of the weather and last minute planning the Gourleys found the perfect location and have insider information to share. [Read More]

Florida: Stuart, Family Vacation Ideas - Sunshine, Blowing Rocks and a Bathtub at the Beach.

The southernmost section of Florida’s Treasure Coast is easy-paced and naturally beautiful. Dubbed on of North America’s best family beach locations by Trip Advisor, Martin County rocks! [Read More]

Saskatchewan: Moose Jaw, Family Vacation Ideas - Owls, Living History, and Secret Tunnels.

The city is easy to walk and the “The Great Walls” are clever and creative. The fact is the city is a prairie treasure. It is perfect for families because of its size and the abundant number of easy to do activities. Family fun without lines - no stress. [Read More]

Utah: Moab, I Know a Secret Family Vacation Place - Millcreek Swimming Hole.

It is known as the Millcreek Swimming Hole or Powerhouse Dam. The best part is that while locals know of this spot and the fun way to cool down, it’s never very crowded. [Read More]


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Purity Spring Resort - East Madison, NH

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Grant's Camps - Rangeley, ME

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Woodloch Pines Resort - Hawley, PA

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ACE Adventure Resort - Oak Hill, WV

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Canaan Resort Wet & Wild Rafting Adventures - Davis, WV

Rafting and canoeing on the Cheat River. [Read More]

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Capri Laguna - Laguna Beach, CA

Stay with us on the beach. The place for art lovers, nature adventurists, and beach goers. [Read More]

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Ship Channel Cay Experience - Exumas the Bahamas

Bring your family for their own Robinson Crusoe experience on a private island. [Read More]

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Small Hope Bay Lodge – Andros Island, Bahamas

We are an all-inclusive resort for eco-travelers, families and nature lovers. [Read More]

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Sanctuary Realty - Sandbridge Beach, VA

A family friendly vacation beach community in Virginia’s Outer Banks. [Read More]

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Super 8 - Indio, CA

Discover our part of California with the family. [Read More]

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Steinhatchee Landing Resort - Steinhatchee, FL

Making reunions and celebrations fun, effortless and memorable in a remote part of Florida. [Read More]

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Family Getaway Package full-service, free shuttle, and kids eat free. [Read More]

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Fort Lewis Lodge - Millboro, VA

A real "swimming hole" to romp in, huge smooth rocks to glide over. One of our family favorite places. [Read More]

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East Silent Resort - Detroit Lake, MN

Make summer on the lake happen in our magical place. [Read More]

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Scharenberg's White Lake Golf Resort - Montello, WI

Play & Stay Golf Packages up to 30% off all season long. [Read More]

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