Family Vacations Directory - U.S. - Great Lakes

LPGreatLakesGreatWolfOhioFamily vacation spots: Chicago, South Bend, Springfield, Minneapolis, Otter Tail Country, Ohio’s Warren County, Indianapolis, Door County, Wisconsin Dells, Detroit, and Grand Rapids. Family vacation fun: camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, sailing, farm stays, dinosaur digs, pow-wows, bison watching, skating, ziplining, living history, museums, theatre, music festivals, spas, shopping, baseball, waterparks, and roller coasters. (Image from Great Wolf Lodge, Warren County, Ohio

U.S. - Great Lakes by States:

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Illinois: Chicago, Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents Shrek - The Musical This Summer.

Adding to the excitement and liveliness of Navy Pier this summer will be a staged version of the TONY Award winning Shrek. It promises to be crazy-fun for everyone. [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Free Summer Family Fun - Shakespeare in the Parks.

This summer see Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) present the Comedy of Errors at one of the many terrific parks in the Windy City. This may well be the perfect family vacation bonus. [Read More]

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]

Ohio: Warren County, Dinosaurs Alive! Families Can Roar & Ride at Kings Island.

For young dinosaur lovers and the running mates this news could not better. The world's largest animatronic dinosaur park can be found at Kings Island. [Read More]

Wisconsin: Milwaukee, Summerfest Family Fun – Just Add Water.

While the festival is definitely for all ages, for families with young children the menu of activity choices is impressive and includes a new water experience. It is a quintessential American-style celebration of music and fun – a summer vacation WOW! [Read More]

Advice: Planning a Family Reunion.

Staying connected isn't as easy as it used to be. As the geographic distances grow between family members the need to schedule time to get together to have becomes a bigger deal than three decades ago. [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]

US: Spring Break NanoDays Combine Family Fun with Discoveries.

This spring at more than 200 locations across the country science will fuel NanoDays celebrations with interactive and engaging activities - so much fun and so little time. [Read More]

US: Farm Stay Family Vacations - Free Range Family Fun with Mother Nature and Her Support Team.

Looking for an easy way to slowdown, disconnect and unplug. Consider quietly escaping to rural America with your kids to create your own free range family fun. [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]

US: Great Lakes, Spring Break Family Vacations with Waterparks, Museum Encounters, and a Pizza Party.

Getaway ideas to cure spring fever may be found through the Heartland States. From Minnesota and Illinois to Indiana and Ohio, we have ideas that spell fun. Whatever your family’s passion, we have spring break vacation ideas to fit the quest. [Read More]

Michigan: Traverse City, Spring Break Family Vacations Making Tracks in the Snow.

The snowy months make tracking easy to do with young children and northern Michigan offers plenty of tracks to identify - some animal and some of the human variety. It's cheap, easy and fun outside with your kids. [Read More]

Ohio: Warren County - Defining American History with Stories from the Heart.

In Lebanon, Ohio an American history lesson comes alive with a southwest Ohio re-enactor who provides a believable escape to freedom experience as “Sadie”, a slave girl. [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Family Vacations – Clown Fish, Dinosaurs, and Gnomes in a Garden.

From the beauty of Lake Michigan and Grant Park to the fireboats on the Chicago River, Chicago is an awesome place. The parks are better than ever and the Sears Tower is still a thrill when it is not in the clouds. [Read More]

Illinois: Route 66, Family Vacation Idea - A Roadtrip Across America.

From Chicago to LA more than 2,400 miles the route weaves through remarkable places with effortless formality. It is the road that inspired songwriter Bobby Troup’s famous lyrics "get your kicks on Route 66...." [Read More]

Wisconsin: Montello, Family Vacation Ideas - Fishing, Movies, and Sour Lollipops.

Imagine a spot with enough small town charm that it could be a movie set. That's Montello. It has the ideal small town atmosphere, the old stone buildings, faded billboard signs, two lakes, and as the center piece four waterfalls cascade over red granite into the old quarry. [Read More]

Wisconsin: Door County, The Hermitage - An Awesome Family Vacation Retreat.

A large Christmas tree stands at the end of the music room in counterpoint to the molten-gray fireplace; rays of summer light cut a sharp line across the piano and frame a comfy 1960’s vintage chair. [Read More]

Wisconsin: Montello, Pure Family Fun - Scharenberg’s White Lake Beach Resort.

Looking for a carefree vacation experience that allows everyone time to unwind, have fun and rejuvenate? This is the place. Comfy and family friendly, it is an old sneakers kind of place. [Read More]

Indiana: Indianapolis, Away for the Holidays – Family Vacations with Luscious Marshmallows, Sock Skating on Ice, and Jingle Rails.

Sharing the fun and creating new family traditions is easy during the holiday season in Indianapolis. Just find the big tree and the rest is easy. [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Museum of Science & Industry – “Science Storms” Amazing Family Fun

Be blown away by a 40-foot tornado swirling before you. See bolts of lightning crack over your head. Trigger an avalanche. Unleash a tsunami wave. Science Storms at MSI is a wild ride of family fun. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Comfort Inn & Suites - Chicago, IL

Family Fun Package waiting for your family. [Read More]

East Silent Resort - Detroit Lakes, MN

Summer Vacation Deal For new guests pay for 2 and get 1 free. [Read More]

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The Otter Supper Club and Lodge - Ottertail, MN

Great family vacation option get an extra night for free. [Read More]

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Chesterton: DunesWalk Inn at Furness Mansion

Your family vacation spot in the Indiana Dunes. [Read More]

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Hilton Garden Inn - Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Hotel Packages for the whole family. [Read More]

Skyline Hotel & Suites -Wisconsin Dells, WI

Check out our Noah's Ark, Mt. Olympus Water Park and Original Wisconsin Ducks Special deals making a perfect family vacation. [Read More]

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Best Western Hawthorne Terrace - Chicago, IL

Family fun in America’s “Second City” shopping, theater, and city sights. [Read More]

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Best Western Grant Park - Chicago, IL

Great urban location with affordable rates. [Read More]

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Wingate by Wyndham - Sylvania, OH

Welcome to the newly-built Wingate by Wyndham Sylvania, the only hotel in this charming Ohio town. [Read More]

Best Western Plus Inn & Suites - North Canton, OH

North Canton, Ohio Hotel Vacation Packages. [Read More]

The Henry - Dearborn, MI

The Henry provides an ideal family getaway location. Three miles from Greenfield Village. [Read More]

Crowne Plaza - Madison, WI

Enjoy a stay beyond your expectations. [Read More]

Best Western East Towne Suites - Madison, WI

Day at the Museum Package – Share the fun with your kids. [Read More]

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Akron: Quaker Square Inn - Akron, OH

Family Vacation in Ohio! [Read More]

Crowne Plaza Ohare - Chicago, IL

A family friendly, certified Green Earth Hotel. [Read More]

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Dana Hotel and Spa - Chicago, IL

Family escape in the Windy City. [Read More]

Chicago: Best Western Plus River North Hotel - Chicago, IL

Family getaway to the Windy City! [Read More]

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Hotel Indigo Gold Coast Hotel - Chicago, IL

Family Fun. Share the museums of Chicago with your kids packages. [Read More]

Best Western Inn on the Park - Madison, WI

The Only Capitol Square Hotel. Just blocks from the University of Wisconsin, Madison campus. [Read More]

Detroit Lakes: East Silent Resort - Detroit Lake, MN

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

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